Merc. 2 stroke oil

[tileguy]

I just bought a 1979 Glastron SSV 176 with a Mercury 115 outboard. The guy I bought it from said to use Mercury 2 stroke oil only. Is this true or is there other oil that is ok?
Thanks, T.G.

 

[gss036]

Re: Merc. 2 stroke oil

Use an tcw-3 oil on the shelf.

 

[j_martin]

Re: Merc. 2 stroke oil

PennZoil synth blend at Wal-Mart is probably better oil, and about half the price. From what I've heard (listening for years) the Wal-mart (Super-Tech) outboard oil is as good as any Dino Oil.

I use Pennz full synthetic in mine, probably an overkill, but it's an overtuned XR4 that knows only idle and WOT.

hope it helps
John

 

[tileguy]

Re: Merc. 2 stroke oil

Thanks guys, I will go see what our little store has. Weather is nice herew and I took off work early so I can play with my toy....
T.G.