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Glow engines should be run slightly "rich." This means that the mix of fuel and air going into the engine has to have a bit more fuel in it than it can burn at once. This unburned fuel and oil help keep the engine cool. After a model has been run, it is coated with a film of oil and must be cleaned. Ordinary window cleaner and a paper towel do a nice job of removing the oil.
Glow engines should be run slightly "rich." This means that the mix of fuel and air going into the engine has to have a bit more fuel in it than it can burn at once. This unburned fuel and oil help keep the engine cool. After a model has been run, it is coated with a film of oil and must be cleaned. Ordinary window cleaner and a paper towel do a nice job of removing the oil.
Glow fuel is not difficult to make, but some of the ingredients are dangerous in large amounts. Instead, most modelers buy their glow fuel already made. Some very small engines require more oil than larger engines. More oil may be needed in the fuel. The proper oil can be found at a [[hobby shop]]. Companies which make glow fuel mix their fuels with the help of [[computer]]s. This helps each batch of fuel be of the highest quality it can be.
Glow fuel is not difficult to make, but some of the ingredients are dangerous in large amounts. Instead, most modelers buy their glow fuel already made. Some very small engines require more oil than larger engines. More oil may be needed in the fuel. The proper oil can be found at a [[hobby shop]]. Companies which make glow fuel mix their fuels with the help of [[computer]]s. This helps each batch of fuel be of the highest quality it can be.
== Other websites ==
==Other websites==
* [http://www.lcrc.org/stu11.htm Glow fuel mixing and use] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090622115753/http://www.lcrc.org/stu11.htm |date=2009-06-22 }}
* [http://www.lcrc.org/stu11.htm Glow fuel mixing and use] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090622115753/http://www.lcrc.org/stu11.htm |date=2009-06-22 }}
* [http://www.byronfuels.com/index.html Byron Fuels, a fuel maker] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080514173243/http://www.byronfuels.com/index.html |date=2008-05-14 }}
* [http://www.byronfuels.com/index.html Byron Fuels, a fuel maker] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080514173243/http://www.byronfuels.com/index.html |date=2008-05-14 }}