2-stroke vs 4-stroke engines 

2-stroke engines will be banned on Lake Tremblant as of summer 2025. We will inform all owners of 2-stroke engine boats launching through PLTN that they will no longer be accepted next summer.

No exceptions. Final warning this year.

Difference between 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines

For the 2-stroke engine, oil, air, and fuel are mixed. (One filler)

In the case of the 4-stroke engine, there are two fillers. (Separate fuel and oil)

(To determine whether a machine is running a 2-stroke or 4-stroke engine, simply check the number and type of filler ports. These correspond to where you add oil or fuel. If it has only one, then it’s a 2-stroke engine. If it has 2, then it’s a 4-stroke engine).

Environmental impact of a 2-stroke vs 4 stroke engine

Emissions from two-stroke engines in water have been found to be much more toxic than those of four-stroke engines of equal power.

The toxicity of water polluted by a four-stroke engine and a two-stroke engine with a catalyst was negligible after a period of 14 days, while the toxicity of of water contaminated by a two-stroke engine persisted for more than 14 days.

In conclusion, Four-stroke engines are more efficient due to less demand for fuel. Fuel is consumed once every four strokes versus two. Four-stroke engines are better for the environment due to reduced emissions. A two-stroke engine releases burnt oil into the air in addition to the exhaust produced.