Too little oil seizes the engine. Too much fouls the plug and smokes. Premix bikes only — Honda NC50 / PA50II use oil injection (see Honda guide).

Premix calculator

Set your target ratio, then enter how much gas or oil you have — the calculator solves for the other side. The fuel can shifts color as the ratio gets richer (more oil) or leaner.

Oil mix ratio chart

Quick reference for common premix ratios. US gallon = 128 fl oz.

Ratio Oil per US gallon Oil per liter Oil % by volume

By Platform

Engine Typical stock Notes
Puch E50 / ZA50 50:1 Richer for break-in or 70cc kits (32:1–40:1). See Puch guide.
Tomos A35 / A55 50:1 Quality synthetic; richer if kitted. Chain drive — see Tomos guide.
Peugeot 103 50:1 European tuners often run 40:1 on performance builds.
Motobécane AV7 50:1 Stock exhaust is restrictive; tune oil with jetting changes.
Minarelli V1 bikes 50:1 General, Cimatti, etc. — same premix rules.
Honda NC50 / PA50II N/A premix Oil injection tank — do not premix fuel unless pump removed.
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