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Unread 06-09-2009, 08:20 AM
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Question How much oil is used per tank?

1987 V20 fish (cuddy) with 1996 V6 Johnson Oceanpro 150. Just replaced VRO pump on this new to me boat and was just wondering what kind of distance/hours does 2 stroke oil generally last? First time out in boat with family, I burned 45 gallons of fuel (took a trip around Staten Island and visited Statue of Liberty). I put the boat, I feel, through it's paces. and after I fueled up, I forgot to check the VRO tank. I know I physically put in 1 gallon before trip at first fillup. Just wondering if I should refill before using again. Thanks. (no pics yet)
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Unread 06-09-2009, 08:30 AM
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you should be close between 40-1 and 50-1. so for every gallon of tcw-3 you put in the tank you should burn around 40-50 gallons of fuel.
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And ALWAYS fill up your oil tank every time you get fuel. This is just a safety precaution as you never know if the low oil alarm will sound or not.
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You sould also keep an extra gallon on the boat as a back up.
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You sould also keep an extra gallon on the boat as a back up.
Bingo!!...great suggestion...I wouldn't leave the dock w/out lookin' at that oil tank
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The best thing you could have done and saved money was to never replaced the pump and mixed gas from now on!
O well good luck!
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