Re: Oil Choice
JB, I hear ya but my logic is not skewed or in regard to warranties or TWC-3. You are reading too much into it. It is answering the question of which I think is best of the two oils mentioned for a Johnson 150 engine. I didn't even hint of other TWC oils hurting the engine, voiding a warranty, suggest they would or suggest they didn't meet the eng mfgs minimum oil spec. My simple logic is the engine mfgs blend of oil is certain to be ok, regardless of the generic TCW-3 disclaimer printed in the owner's manual, period. The reason they don't say you must use their brand oil is because a law prevents mfgs from making you use a particular brand. <br /><br />Besides, I won't assume that all TCW oils are blended exactly the same but will assume they meet the minimum J&E specs (TCW). I need someone to show me proof of other TCW oils meeting or exceeding the J&E oil specs. I don't mean TCW specs, I mean J&E oil component/additive specs. I will change my mind if someone can provide proof beyond advertising hype and hearsay. No, it doesn't mean I'm right but nobody has yet to prove their "other" TCW oil is better either. I'm just playing it safe and am comfortable by using the engine mfgs oil. I have plenty (7000-9000) of ob motor hrs to make me think I'm on the right track too.
