2-STROKE OIL

[C-RAVEN]

I noticed there is a big difference in price between <br />regular 2-stroke @ $3.29 a litre as compared to premium at $7.99 a litre.<br /><br />i have always run the cheaper oil which has TC3-W in it. is there a huge difference in quality or performance ?<br /><br />Thanks, and Merry Xmas !

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: 2-STROKE OIL

be specific, what brands are you talking?<br /><br />i have used the 6.99 a gallon walmart oil( supertech) and then switched over to fully synthetic oil and DID notice a difference.<br /><br />but i didnt say that.....<br /><br />i can here 'em coming.....

 

[C-RAVEN]

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the brand is generic, (mastercraft from canadian tire)<br />As long as it is outboard rated with tc3-w, why pay twice the price ?<br />do you get less smoke?, better burn?

 

[Dhadley]

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TCW3 is not an addative. Its a standard. Some oils exceed the standard, some dont. Unfortunately there isnt an easy way to know if a certian oil exceeds the standard without experience with the oil. <br /><br />After years of testing and rebiulding outboards we use Pennzoil Blend as our standard oil for carb'd outboards. Its very readily available and relatively inexpensive ($10.00 or less a gallon). An excellent outboard oil.

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: 2-STROKE OIL

yes...<br /><br />less smoke, less carbon build up, smoother operation, more chicks, etc.....

 

[LubeDude]

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Originally posted by phatmanmike:<br /> yes...<br /><br />less smoke, less carbon build up, smoother operation, more chicks, etc.....

Hey Mike, did ya get that last check I sent ya for saying that???

 

[Terry H]

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C-RAVEN <br />the diferences is tcw3 rated oils is very minor at best, and higher price don't necessarily mean better. Take it from someone like Dhadley to give you some good advice...just a thought

 

[Scaaty]

Re: 2-STROKE OIL

My take is the more money you spend on the boat ya have, the less you will have for the next one. The old 2 strokes are still running fine, and the water cooling corrosion does them in before the oil will. JMHO

 

[C-RAVEN]

Re: 2-STROKE OIL

Originally posted by phatmanmike:<br /> yes...<br /><br />less smoke, less carbon build up, smoother operation, more chicks, etc.....

wow, more chicks? i'm gettn'the expensive stuff !

 

[winoandino]

Re: 2-STROKE OIL

There is a difference in what oil you use, but it depends on your engine. If it is still under warranty I have always recommended using the oil offered by the engine manufacturer in case there is ever a warranty problem, then the manufacturer cannot blame you for using a different oil. If you have an older carb engine just make sure you are using TC-W3 oil, most brands will do just fine. <br />Some of the new oils, however, are part or fully synthetic oils which are more expensive, but do offer benefits to your engine.<br />You can set up the new Evinrude E-Tec, for example, to run on their XD-100 fully synthetic oil. It is more expensive, but you will get more that twice the life out of a tank of oil. INthe neighborhood of 50+ hours under regular use for one tank. <br />Hope this helps!<br /><br />Merry Christmas

 

[JB]

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SuperTech TC-W3 is usually less expensive than similar quality oils.<br /><br />Spend less on oil, have more bux to spend on chix.<br /><br />Use SuperTech, get more chix.

 

[C-RAVEN]

Re: 2-STROKE OIL

Originally posted by JB:<br /> SuperTech TC-W3 is usually less expensive than similar quality oils.<br /><br />Spend less on oil, have more bux to spend on chix.<br /><br />Use SuperTech, get more chix.

phat mike says the chicks like the expensive oil !<br />(better lubrication for the piston ?)

 

[Terry H]

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Spend more on oil then you can't afford to visit the tavern to pick up the barflies, er, I mean chicks... <br />Kind of a "catch 22", huh, Mikey

 

[Paul Moir]

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Supertech up north of the border (or south, depending on where you're at) is not the same as the US stuff. We get Tech 2000 or something from Walmart with a little maple leaf on it, which might be Shell Nauticus.<br /><br />That said, you didn't spring for "MotoMaster Forumla 1 Premium" TC-W3? Cmon, it's like 70c more than the cheapo stuff and on the shelf right next to it. And it comes in a bottle with a sight glass on the side. <br /><br />phatmanmike - are you saying chicks don't dig cheapskates??

 

[BillP]

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LubeDude,<br />Why didn't you tell me chicks like synthetic? Please don't keep secrets like that again. By the way...where's MY check?<br /><br />

 

[phatmanmike]

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phat mike says the chicks like the expensive oil !<br />

i didnt say the chicks dig expensive oil.......<br /><br />they like smooth running, non smoking motors...<br /><br /><br />...and my boat! duh!

 

[steam_mill]

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I used to run Motomaster TCW-3 in my '72 50 hp 'rude. When I purchased a new boat/motor 90 hp '03 Merc, I ran only the Merc oil. <br /><br />There really was no other choice. Buy Motomaster or Merc oil. There was nothing else available (some castrol at Home Hardware, shell at C-Tire etc.). <br /><br />So I would unhappily dish out on sale $40 plus dollars for a gallon (4 litres of oil) at C-Tire.<br /><br />Well now. Bass Pro just opened up 30 minutes from home.<br /><br />Penzoil is $15 per gallon! They have other oils to. Welcome to the free market economy!<br /><br />I've stockpiled enough Merc oil for another season but have already purchased LU oil for $3 per bottle.<br /><br />Conclusion:<br /><br />I'm really happy Bass Pro is here!!!!<br /><br />Iboats moderator:<br /><br />Maybe it's time iboats went retail in Canada!