Evinrude XD-50 in 1999 Merc 115

[mgmidget72]

Hi,

A guy near me is offering to sell me 2 gallons of XD-50 2-stroke oil for ~$25. He got a new boat with a 4-stroke and doesn't need it anymore.

I know this is a good deal and seems to be good oil, but is it good for my 1999 Merc 115? Am I better sticking with Mercury (Quicksilver) oil or does it not really matter?

Also, it's probably from last season (if not before). Any issues with 2-stroke oil going bad?

Thanks,
Scott

 

[j_k_bisson]

Re: Evinrude XD-50 in 1999 Merc 115

Oil is not just oil, but in this case you should be ok.

XD-50 is a semi synthetic 2 stroke tc-w3 oil. It can be used for both direct inject and premix applications. Og for it or juve me his number. I'll buy it. Hell the amount of this stuff that I have been going thru in the last week is nuts. Do it and you will not have any problems.

 

[mgmidget72]

Re: Evinrude XD-50 in 1999 Merc 115

j_k_bisson - thanks, I'll go this afternoon and get it.

I don't know what kind of oil is in there now, just what ever the P/O used. All I know is that it's green and the oil tank is about 1/2 full. Any problems with mixing it with what's currently in my oil tank (oil injection on engine)? Or should I let the tank run almost empty and then drain it before adding the new stuff?

Thanks,
Scott

 

[j_k_bisson]

Re: Evinrude XD-50 in 1999 Merc 115

Let it get low then fill it. Best way of switching. Just make sure it does not go empty. Then you'll have other problems.