Which type of 2 stroke oil? - Page 3

nymack66 · #21 02-12-2009, 09:49 AM

Thanks, FERM

Steplift 72' · #22 02-16-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RWilson2526

Being that I bought my boat towards the end of last season and I never owned an outboard prior to this I am looking to make my first purchase of 2 cycle oil. Whats the deal on this? should I only use Yamaha oil? Wally world by me sells Quicksilver for $25/gallon, Penzoil for $20/gallon and some other brand I cant remember for like $12/gallon.

What do I buy?

I always believe in Pre-Mix, believe I've said that before....but... I did see a big Suzuki Super Six seize up when the oil gelled in the oil injection lines. If you're pre-mixing, it probably isn't that important that you use the manufacturers oil. Some folks on this site believe in the Suzuki oil, maybe I do too in a Suzuki from what I've seen. My humble opinion is that if you pre-mix, an oil rated at TCW3 is probably OK. If you're going to use the injection system, go with the manufacturers recommended oil.

The shame about the big Suzuki was that it had ran flawlessly for 3 years on Suzuki oil. After a several month rest over the winter it failed on the first trip. The major brand oil had turned to a blue gel in the injection tubings blocking flow. I was there, and I pulled the powerhead down....it ruined the whole powerhead including the crank. $3 grand later everything was OK.

THEFERMANATOR · #23 02-16-2009, 10:16 PM

Yep, I've heard of that happening before with the SUZUKI oil. SUZUKI used an additive in there oil that causes gelling inside the filter. It looks like little strings of plastic inside the filter after it sits for awhile.

eight · #24 02-16-2009, 10:22 PM

I've always had good luck with walmart oil. A friend gave me a few gallons of I believe it was Johnson oil a few years back and it took me a few years to burn it all out. 70hp nissan took a while to burn much oil. He didn't like it because it smoked alot and I can confirm it smoked more than walmart. Worked fine though.

The guy I bought my Mako from said he had recently switched to the penzoil synthetic oil. It does get an oily out of the prop hub which he said started when he switched oil. He gave me 2 gallons and when that's gone I'm going back to walmart. It worked great in the 200 oceanpro on my last boat. An old 2 stroke is gonna smoke at startup.

Jetty Rocker · #25 02-18-2009, 08:28 PM

My rule of thumb is to use a manufacturers oil. These guys know that they have to warranty their motors so they have a better quality oil. The Walmart in my town has the Quicksilver and the Evinrude xd-25 for @ $22/gal. We've always referred to Penzoil as "yellow death". The last advice that I have is that if you are still using the VRO, premix a little oil in your gas as insurance.

bigshrimpin · #26 02-20-2009, 02:39 PM

I have 15+ gallons that I've collected from blown engines that I've parted out . . . Should be enough to get me started this year :) I haven't had to buy oil for the last 3 years.

Hammerhead · #27 02-21-2009, 11:55 AM

I always used Yamaha oil for my Yama' 90 even tho' it cost a couple bucks more cuz oil is cheaper than steel. I also ditched the injection system

In a pinch tho',...any TCW-3 should be OK.

cterrebonne · #28 02-21-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jetty Rocker

My rule of thumb is to use a manufacturers oil. These guys know that they have to warranty their motors so they have a better quality oil. The Walmart in my town has the Quicksilver and the Evinrude xd-25 for @ $22/gal. We've always referred to Penzoil as "yellow death". The last advice that I have is that if you are still using the VRO, premix a little oil in your gas as insurance.

$22 gal for xd-25 is crazy.

reelapeelin · #29 02-22-2009, 07:47 AM

Back when I was still 2-strokin', I saved a couple of gal-sized oil bottles...took them to my dealer and he filled them from his 55 gal drum at a huge discount

Monkey Butler · #30 02-22-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bigshrimpin

I have 15+ gallons that I've collected from blown engines that I've parted out . . . Should be enough to get me started this year :) I haven't had to buy oil for the last 3 years.

Remember the scene from "The World According to Garp" where Robin Williams is a prospective buyer looking at a home? As he is looking at it with the real estate agent a small plane crashes into the house. His response is, " It's pre-disastered, I'll take it!".

Can I buy 5 gallons of that oil BS?