A nitro RC has many more parts than most electrics. There are also specific operational and maintenance requirements from engine tuning, to break-in, to after-run maintenance. Learn how to keep your nitro RC glow engine at peak performance levels. And when your nitro engine won't run, do some troubleshooting to isolate and fix the problem.
Proper nitro engine break-in is critical for long-lasting performance of your RC. Every new nitro engine should undergo a break-in procedure. If you do nitro engine break-in properly, the up-keep on your RC vehicle is less costly than if the procedure is done hastly and incorrectly. Be patient.
After running your RC for a while you have to perform after-run maintenance. Part of that after-run maintenance includes lubricating the pistons and all the internal parts by adding after-burn oil to the engine cylinder head.
Cleaning the air filter is part of the maintenance needed to keep your RC at optimal performance. Here's how to clean the filter and add air filter oil.
In this 3 and half minute video tutorial, watch how to remove a clutch assembly without damaging the parts.
Use caution with the fuel for your nitro RC. Learn safe practices for fueling, handling, and storage of nitro fuel.
Short video shows using a glow plug ignitor and the pull-start method to get a nitro running.
Doesn't take much to get this nitro RC going.
Shows RC owner using a glow plug ignitor and the pull-start method to start an OFNA LX Pro and a Schumacher Rascal.
From putting in the fuel to using a glow plug ignitor to get a nitro RC going.
The owner says this Nitro RC Bike can be a little fussy about starting. He shows you one way to get it going.
Learn the rules for choosing car fuel including why you shouldn't use airplane fuel in your RC car.
Eric Perez explains carburetor theory and how to tune your nitro RC carburetor.
A NitroRC.com article detailing how the basic clutch system works and how to tune it.
Great Hobbies, Inc. has tips for day-to-day maintenance as well as for when you are putting your RC away for awhile or taking it out after storage.
Mix your fuel right this NitroRC.com primer on nitro content and lubricants for your nitro RC.
Learn what speed and mixture adjustments do and how to tune a nitro engine for top performance.
Get tips on choosing the right glow plug and diagnosing glow plug problems.
From M3 Tech 4 Toys website, this article covers great nitro pit tips and how to get around some minor repetitive problems that can be easily solved using some of the tips on this page.
This chart compares a selection of small block and big block engines used in nitro RCs.
The RC Wiki describes gas and nitro engines and explains the different types of nitro engines, crankshafts, and air cooling.
Nitro RC details how your nitro racing engine works so that you're better equipped to do maintenance and keep it in good working order.
