Just Bought A Tohatsu 40

[Johnshan1]

I finally bought a brand new outboad engine, I will pick it up from the dealer in a few weeks here and I was wondering about oil.<br /><br />It is a 2 stroke oil injected 40 hp, I would like to use Amsoil in this since I want this engine to last a LONG time. <br /><br />Should I use Tohatsu oil instead? This is a hot issue I know...<br /><br />Thanks-

 

[roscoe]

Re: Just Bought A Tohatsu 40

Did you buy a carbed 40 hp, or the TLDI 40hp?<br />If you got the TLDI, you might want to read this info from the Nissan(Tohatsu) website.<br /><br />

TLDI outboards should only be run using TCW3 oil specifically formulated for use in Direct Injection motors. Standard TCW3 oil is not recommended for use in TLDI outboards. The following oils have been tested by our factory and certified for use in TLDI motors:<br /><br />Nissan Marine Premium Oil <br /><br />Tohatsu Premium Oil <br /><br />Pennzoil Complete Marine Synthetic <br /><br />Pennzoil Semi-Synthetic Outboard Oil <br /><br />Mercury Optimax/DFI Oil <br /><br />Yamaha Yamalube 2-M Semi-Synthetic Injector Oil <br /><br />Bombardier RAM Ficht Oil <br /><br />The above oil brands are currently the only brands that have been tested and approved by our factory for use in TLDI systems. Brand names listed are trademarked by their respective owners <br /><br />

It doesn't look like Tohatsu has a problem with you using another brand of oil. But I would use one that they recommend, whether you have a TLDI or carbed engine.<br /><br /> http://www.nissanmarine.com/tech_talk/oil_gas.html <br /><br />ANd breakin info:<br /> http://www.tohatsu-outboards.com/outboard-break-in-chart.htm

 

[Spidybot]

Re: Just Bought A Tohatsu 40

Agreed - 100%.

 

[quantumleap]

Re: Just Bought A Tohatsu 40

Not trying to pick a fight, but it seems that Amsoil never seems to make any of the outboard manufacturers lists of approved oils??

 

[KCLOST]

Re: Just Bought A Tohatsu 40

You diffinitely do not want to run synthetic in the engine until if is fully broke in. (I would think) Read your manual and follow it's directions... Don't want to void the warranty either by not using what they recommend...

 

[Johnshan1]

Re: Just Bought A Tohatsu 40

Thanks guys! I guess I should just run Tohatsu oil, but I want this engine to last a long long time, so I dont know if this is the oil to go with or not- <br /><br />anyone know how much a gallon tohatsu oil is?<br /><br />I will def. run a gallon of tohatsu oil through it before I do anything, more than likley I will stay with tohatsu oil unless it is really expensive, thanks.