Synthetic two-cycle oil

[captpete13]

In my towboat I run optimax oil exclusively. But I don't have to pay for it. I double checked the price of Yamalube at my marina. List price is $34. But even with my discount it can't beat the Penzoil. Plus with the Yamalube I have to use ring free or I will foul plugs over time. I was told by others that had the same problem that also switched to Penzoil and they never fouled a plug again. I figure with my old motor it's worth a shot.

[LakeMiV20]

New member here but a long time powersports junkie; snowmobiles, 4wheeler's, boats, etc. I have run Amsoil exclusively in all my motors for years with great success. Specifically in my pre mix 2-strokes, I run Amsoil Saber or Saber Outboard and mix it 100:1. My '86 225 VRO, (minus the VRO, hence the premix) runs smooth and fast with almost no stink and no smoke and I have over 300 hours since the last ring job. At $36 a gallon it is the same price mixed 100:1 as the petroleum based everyday TCW-3 oils mixed 50:1, and it is a far superior oil, in my experiences. Just another option for synthetics...

[Blue_Runner]

I use Pennzoil but not the sythetic stuff. It is the one called XLF. About $20 /gal. I am running a 150hp Yamaha 2 stroke oil injection with around 500 - 600 hours.

[bksah2]

LAKEMI Iam confused are you saying that you are running 100to1 full throlled with no damaged to your outboard

[captpete13]

Originally Posted by Blue_Runner

I use Pennzoil but not the sythetic stuff. It is the one called XLF. About $20 /gal. I am running a 150hp Yamaha 2 stroke oil injection with around 500 - 600 hours.

That's the same stuff I got.


Genie Aye, If I had a high tech motor like an Opti or an Etec I would run a better oil. But my motor is a 1990 225 carbed Yamaha. And I use a lot more that 5 gallons a year. If I puke a rod because of lack of lube I will go back to Yamalube.

I hate to tell ya Ferm but HPDI's require the same Yamalube that every other yamaha requires, 2M. It's nothing special, no magic going on there just 6 oil lines, one behind each reed block. There is also a little fed to the vst to lube the fuel pump and that's it

[reelapeelin]

I'm pre-mixing w/the 2.4 Merc...just getting finished w/a tank of fuel w/Pennzoil Synthetic BLEND...and have two gals of Merc oil to follow on next fill...the Merc oil is 19.99 at Academy Sports all the time...

[Union Laker]

We are always running WOT in the 19' Starcraft. only a 800 Redstripe, I use the full synthetic like the smokeless attributes of it . I mix 16 oz to 10 Gallons & run Sunoco 93 Octane. Either Lucas or Penzoil. works good .

Running around the inland lakes have to get to where your going. Out on the Great lakes we run 3/4 throttle. around 30mph.

[Stinky_Hooker]

Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

West marine .... The salesman told me...

I found your problem.