What is “nitro” and what percentage of “nitro” should I run in my nitro engine?
Nitromethane is the ingredient in the fuel that ignites inside the engine. Higher “nitro” content generally equates to better performance. Engines are designed to run best within a range of nitro percentages. How the engine is ported, the size of the combustion chamber and other factors determine how much nitro can be efficiently used in the engine. We recommend that you use 20% with all of our nitro models. [Back To Top] • Help, my nitro vehicle won’t start, what might be the problem? First check to make sure the engine is not stuck at Top Dead Center (TDC) (please see the guide located in our Learning Center for more information). Then make sure the glow plug lighter is fully charged and the glow plug is not weak or worn out. Lastly, we need to make sure fuel is getting to the engine. Make sure the fuel lines are not blocked or punctured. If they are okay, prime the engine (cover the exhaust port while pulling the pull starter until the fuel reaches the carburetor). If fuel reaches t
