2 stroke oil recomendation

realrez

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have a new to me 1998 200hp evinrude ocean pro and wondered whats the best oil to use.
 

archcycle

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Re: 2 stroke oil recomendation

That's a dangerous question to ask around here. Anything that says TC-W3 Rated is good. I *hear* that buying $50/gallon oil gets you a little less smoke but you will do no harm with $13/gallon walmart TC-W3 oil.
 

realrez

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Re: 2 stroke oil recomendation

problem is my boatstore has merc,penzoil and westmarine branded 2 stroke oil but no true evinrune/johnson oil and i figured before i buy i would check here to see what is commonly used.
 

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Re: 2 stroke oil recomendation

BRP does offers three types of two stroke oil at their dealers. Your engine could use either XD-50 or XD-30 the BRP XD-100 is for the Etec and DI engines only. I burn what ever is cheapest as long as it has TC-W3 on the label. The synthetics produce less smoke but I hate paying more the $15.00 a gallon.
 

jmendoza

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Re: 2 stroke oil recomendation

Cheap oil will carbon up your ring grooves on the piston and eventually cause the rings to stick. When the rings stick, they loose their sealing capabilities. This then causes blowby of hot combustion gasses which can overheat the sides of the piston and may cause a seizure, especially under full throttle. Periodic decarb treatments will mitigate this, but the best solution is to use a quality TC-W3 certified oil that is a synthetic ester base. It is important to use TC-W3 rated oils because they contain rust inhibitors. I myself use Motul products and have noticed not only reduced smoking but they also are significantly cleaner than petroleum based oils when it comes to power robbing carbon deposits. In short, you get what you pay for; protect your investment and realize the benefits.
 

bajaunderground

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Re: 2 stroke oil recomendation

Here's a great (but lengthy) article that explains the different type (for 2 strokes), It's geared more towards Bombardier but the info is relevant.

I personally use the Mercury Premium as it not crazy priced if you buy it in large quantities...I have been known to use the cheaper TC-W3 rated oil in a pinch...

http://www.sea-doo.net/techarticles/oil/oil.htm
 

realrez

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Re: 2 stroke oil recomendation

i did pick up a gal of the penzoil premium plus syn blend to have onboard.
 
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