2004 Evinrude 225 DFI oil mix

[BowPro]

Never owned an Evinrude. Picked up a 2004 Triton TR21X after mechanic gave the outboard a clean bill of health. Now, for the oil. Someone mentioned these outboards are programmed to run a particular oil mix. I have no clue what they're saying. I don't want to just settle with Quicksilver dfi at academy. With that being said, can I run the Evinrude XD50 or XD100 in it without knowing what this program thing is, if it's even true? If I can run either without knowing for now, which is better recommended? Will one or both oils cover it either way? Thanks in advance.

 

[racerone]

You pour oil in the OIL TANK and the computer puts it in the motor as needed.-----XD100 or what a BRP dealer recommends.----Do not run / operate this motor until you have read the manual.

 

[BowPro]

Yes sir. I'm aware it goes in the tank, but unaware of so many different oils. I'm not gonna dump the wrong stuff into it. I was just wondering if either the 50 or the 100 covered it regardless of a program.

 

[BowPro]

I used the Yamalube mix for my Yamaha 150 and it was that simple. This is a whole new beast!

 

[flyingscott]

The mechanic who gave it a good bill of health should have been able to tell you that. Or find a dealer and have it scanned. If you have any doubts or cannot get it scanned right away run the xd 100.

 

[BowPro]

Ok. That was what I wanted to know for now. I appreciate it. It looks like I can't go wrong with the 100. Seems to be the most recommended mix regardless. Thanks.

 

[BowPro]

Now.... to find where to buy the xd100!! I doubt my Walmart or Academy will carry it.

 

[dingbat]

Now.... to find where to buy the xd100!! I doubt my Walmart or Academy will carry it.

Be prepared to fall out of your chair when you see the price of a gallon of XD100....

You really need to find out what oil ratio the motor has been programmed to use. Dumping XD100 in a motor programmed to run 50:1 will send you to the poor house in no time.

I reality you an use any DFI rated oil that meets the programming requirements. Nothing wrong with running Opti oil in that motor. I think Opti runs cleaner than XD oils but I can buy case lots of XD for 20% less than the equivalent Merc Oil.

 

[BowPro]

Lol. Yes I see that xd100 price, but worth the spend in my opinion until I can get a confirmation. I'll ask the mechanic. I didn't know to ask about the oil programmed. I knew nothing about that. I'm sure he would have told me . I learn something new every day. Not looking to buy another outboard. Lol.

 

[daselbee]

That motor DOES NOT have an option to "program in" the oil type you are using.
I have the 2004 225HO Evinrude DI and I use XD-50.

 

[boobie]

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[Faztbullet]

Any good BRAND name oil labeled for DFI use...