Nitro Fuel Used in Nitro RC Monster Trucks

Nitro is a popular fuel source not only for large racing vehicles, but for RC monster trucks too. Nitro RC monster trucks offer a higher speed than regular gasoline RC monster trucks or electric RC monster trucks. Additionally, nitro RC monster trucks can awe the spectators at a sporting event with their flames and speed and add realism to the racing seen.

Nitro fuel used in nitro RC monster trucks is a combination of nitromethane, oil and methanol. The highest percentage of nitromethane used for model nitro RC monster trucks is 65%. The standard percentage of nitromethane used is usually around 20-30%. The nitro fuel generally contains 11% oil and the rest is the methanol.

The reason many racers use nitro fuel for their nitro RC monster trucks is to get more speed, power and a longer running time that an electric RC monster truck doesn't provide. Additionally, nitro fuel provides about 2.4 times more power than regular gasoline, which can give a competitor the added advantage they are looking for to edge off their competition.

There are some drawbacks to having a nitro RC monster truck. One of them includes the maintenance that is required on the vehicle to keep it in top performance. Some RC hobbyists would not see maintenance as a drawback, but rather enjoy fine tuning their nitro RC monster trucks to perfection. However, one of the biggest drawbacks that all hobbyists will agree on is the cost of replacing parts that have deteriorated due to the wear and tears the dirt created by the nitro smoke produces. One other drawback on having a nitro RC monster truck is the time it takes to clean parts after each use to keep the parts in working order and increase the time before having to purchase more parts.

Even with the drawbacks nitro RC monster trucks are a favorite among racers and other serious hobbyists, because they provide a more realistic miniature version of the full size monster trucks. The noise, the smells and the speed they produce are something anyone who likes car racing can soak in and enjoy.