How to identify a 2-Cycle engine and determine the best oil to gas ratio

• How to Identify a 2-Cycle Small Engine
• How To Determine the 2-Cycle Engine Oil Mix

The easiest way to determine if your small engine is a 2-cycle or 4-cycle is the number and type of fill ports (where you add either oil or gas) on the engine.

• If the engine has a single fill port for both the engine oil and gas, you have a 2-cycle engine.
• If the engine has two fill ports, one for gas and another separate one for oil, you have a 4-cycle engine. Do NOT mix oil and gas in these engines.

Since all 2-cycle small engines use the same fill port for both fuel and oil, a 2-cycle oil mix is necessary for your outdoor power equipment to function properly. The Specific oil/gas ratio your small engine requires can be obtained in your Operator’s Manual. Once you identify your oil/gas ratio, the following chart may be helpful:

Still need help? Contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer for assistance.