OIL INFO

[BENTPROP]

I have a Merc. 25- 2 cycle. I have been using quicksilver oil in it. I would like to change to a synthetic oil but would like to have a few questions answered. 1.when looking at a synthetic oil, I didn't see any TC-W2 rating. Do synthetics carry these ratings?? 2.Can I switch to a synthetic since my moter has about 200 hr. of usage?? 3.What is the name of a good synthetic oil I can use for my size outboard?? I troll alot in the summer months and would like to do away with all the carbon issues. Any info would be greatly appreciated - thanks

 

[sloopy]

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NO, they should still have the TCW-3 rating <br /><br />Pensoil, or Amsoil<br /><br />WRONG, you will still have some carbon problems, just not as much.

 

[Terry H]

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You want "TC-w3" certified oil...especially made for 2 stroke outboards. Go to the FAQ forum and read what is there about oil. I don't use synthetic 2 stroke oil myself for various reasons, but seems that most folks that use it like it just fine...

 

[BillP]

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Buyer beware, Amsoil is NOT tcw rated. <br /><br />Edit: No bashing, Bill.<br /><br />Edit by BillP...Sloopy is a first hand example of my thoughts on "creative" advertising.

 

[sloopy]

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hmnn.... My amsoil is

 

[LubeDude]

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Sloopy:<br /><br />Im an Amsoil Dealer, and your Amsoil ISNT! <br />It says, "Use where a TC-W3 oil is specified". Meets or exceeds TC-W3. It is a great oil, but isnt TC-W3 Certified. Rated, yes, Certified, No. I sure wish they would certify it, but I doubt it will happen in my lifetime.<br /><br />Bent Prop, If the certification bothers you, Use Pennzoils Blend or Full synthetic, both good oils, also Klotz, Redline, Cam2, and Royal purple all have TC-W3 certified full synthetic PAO oils. I wouldnt use the klotz for trolling as I think it would be a better oil for racing at WOT.

 

[sloopy]

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Ahh I see it now lubedude, sorry bout' that I use the penziol synthetic blend, but I do occasionally use the synthetic amsoil 2 stroke. Is it ok to use it in an outboard? and why doesn't Amsoil see if they can get the tcw3 rating?

 

[sloopy]

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What does it take to get the oil certified?

 

[LubeDude]

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Originally posted by SLOOPY:<br /> Is it ok to use it in an outboard? and why doesn't Amsoil see if they can get the tcw3 rating?

You can use the old 100:1 oil, the new saber 100:1 outboard oil, or the new HP Injector oil mixed at 50:1.<br /><br />As to why they will not certify there oil, is beyond me, I wish they would. This has been hashed out here before, and I dont think we ever really solved the issue.<br /><br />TC-W3 is an old rating, and even the new TC-W3RL isnt any real breakthrough as nearly any old TC-W3 will pass the test. We need a TC-W4 for synthetics.

 

[sloopy]

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I am using the 100:1 oil, in chainsaws, weed eaters, and everything else. what is the Saber 100:1 outboard oil?

 

[sloopy]

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one more question, do you know of any online retailer that sells the 30 weight Amsoil synthetic fourstroke oil, I like that stuff, but no one in my area sells it. AND is that fourstroke oil certified for use in engines lol....