100:1 oil gas mix.( safely in all outboards)

[timmathis]

You can run a 100:1 gas oil mix and never have to decarb again if you use the right oil!<br />That is if you use Redline racing or Amsoil 100:1<br />synthetic outboard oil.

 

[ZmOz]

Re: 100:1 oil gas mix.( safely in all outboards)

Only if you want to kill your engine! 100:1 is a BAD idea in any outboard no matter what oil you're running. Amsoil 100:1 should be run at no less than 80:1. The biggest problem is no matter how well the oil protects at 100:1, it does not leave enough of a film behind when you shut the motor down. This doesn't prevent internal corrosion very well and doesn't give you very much protection on the next start up.

 

[Pony]

Re: 100:1 oil gas mix.( safely in all outboards)

i agree with ZmOz...especially in a two stroke. I dont think a decarb is that hard, or that big of a deal. more or less standard maintenance. Even though my johnny was rated for 100:1 originally i still wouldnt do it regardless of oil type

 

[adrianracer]

Re: 100:1 oil gas mix.( safely in all outboards)

Does that theory apply to the new yanaha 2 strokes as well?

 

[timmathis]

Re: 100:1 oil gas mix.( safely in all outboards)

This oil is made to run at 100:1. Dont you think they would have been sued and made to quit selling it if not true. Also that is what Mercury Marine uses in thier Racing team. The Redline oil.

 

[ZmOz]

Re: 100:1 oil gas mix.( safely in all outboards)

Originally posted by Tim Mathis:<br />Dont you think they would have been sued and made to quit selling it if not true.

Do you have any idea how many products there are that do not work as claimed? In the oil section of any store alone there are dozens of products that have been proven not to work - slick 50 for example. I'd bet alot of money that no mercury race team uses any oil at a 100:1 ratio during races.

 

[danie]

Re: 100:1 oil gas mix.( safely in all outboards)

Now we need LubeDude and .....

 

[timmathis]

Re: 100:1 oil gas mix.( safely in all outboards)

Originally posted by ZmOz:<br />

Originally posted by Tim Mathis:<br />Dont you think they would have been sued and made to quit selling it if not true.

Do you have any idea how many products there are that do not work as claimed? In the oil section of any store alone there are dozens of products that have been proven not to work - slick 50 for example. I'd bet alot of money that no mercury race team uses any oil at a 100:1 ratio during races.

Zmoz, I will take you up on that bet! Mercury race team member is where I found about this oil from! He is a Mercury Master Marine tec, Employed by Mercury Marine for 36 years now and been on thier race team for 22 years! You just lost that bet!!

 

[timmathis]

Re: 100:1 oil gas mix.( safely in all outboards)

Originally posted by ZmOz:<br /> Only if you want to kill your engine! 100:1 is a BAD idea in any outboard no matter what oil you're running. Amsoil 100:1 should be run at no less than 80:1. The biggest problem is no matter how well the oil protects at 100:1, it does not leave enough of a film behind when you shut the motor down. This doesn't prevent internal corrosion very well and doesn't give you very much protection on the next start up.

ZmOz where did you get your information on Changing it from 100:1 To 80:1 ???

 

[JB]

Re: 100:1 oil gas mix.( safely in all outboards)

Outboard Non-repair topic.