OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Engines Questions On Victa Two Stroke Engines oil change

hi all
wanting to put oil in my 125
need to know how much they take and do i leave the mower flat and fill it through the bolt at the bottom untill it flows out or is there another way

cheers phil

Sorry to ask for I unknowing what 125 is. But what is it? That might help other to answer your question.

Hi AVB,

I'm thinking he means a Victa VC-125 which was the little brother of the VC-160.

But in saying that I'm not to sure if I'm correct as this chap is trying to do an oil change in a 2 stroke ???? I feel only he can clarify this point as we all know 2 strokes don't require an oil change.


Cheers,
BB.

Well, lower priced brother would be more accurate as the mower body was the same size. Only the engine capacity was the little part, though the two engines looked the same size to the casual observer. The smaller engine also performed quite well compared to the 160 and you barely noticed the difference, except for more challenging lawns.
Yeah, I was confused by the post. Is it some four stroke of 125cc capacity, and not a Victa 125 which is the first thing you think of when 125 or 160 is mentioned?

G'day tubes,
Are you referring to the 125cc Model 5 Victa 18 you pictured in this thread? https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/u.../identifying-model-number.html#Post87496

If so, that is a 2-stroke engine [as per the heading of this forum section], and runs a 'petroil' fuel mix, not an oil sump [4-strokes have those].
Don't try to run it on straight petrol!

The correct mix for these is 1 part 2-stroke oil to 25 parts petrol, by volume. E.g for each litre of petrol, add 40 mL of oil - mix this in the fuel can.
Be sure to use only non-ethanol petrol, even if you have to go to 95 Premium grade to get it.

At least we can avoid death-anol...for now!

sorry for the delay guys
been working
it is a victa 18 125
as you can tell im not much of a mechanic
have since found out they dont take oil
i knew they dont run on straight petrol but didnt know there was no oil in crank

cheers phil

Well at least you know to ask first and you did come to a good place to get the correct answers. I had a feeling it was a 2 stroke being you're in Australia. Everything get oiled via the fuel as it travels through the entire crankcases.

BTW no question is dumb when asked, just those that don't get asked.