Outboard Motor Oil

[paxfish]

Originally Posted by silverspoon

iam going tyo try amsoil,2stroke oil this year.i've been using there 4 stroke for a few years now and it works real well. i was told the 2 stroke oil will not smoke or smell as much [two stroke high]. anyone know if that is true.

Maybe, but Amsoil didn't used to be certified. Not sure if they have done it recently.

I use Pennzoil Full Syn in my Yammy HPDI - $24/gallon at Wally World.

[Spot77]

I've run Yamalube through my 1993 Yamaha 85hp since I bought it in 2005 and had no problems at all...in fact I'd say it performs most excellent.

I did use some Quicksilver Premium this past summer since i was in a bind and that was all that was available. I didn't notice any changes in temp, rpm's vs speed, etc, but maybe a few quarts isn't enough to make a difference?

I'll probably stick with the Yamalube as much as possible. It's been good to me, so I'll stay loyal to it.

I always add a few drops of Ring Free too.

[PhilK999]

Marty which side of town do you live on. Beacon Light in Bowleys Quarters usually stocks Yamalube & Ringfree and has pretty good pricing especially if you buy enough to last the season in one shot.

My marina gives slip holders a good break too, not quite as good a price as Beacon Light does in quantity but close enough I don't go to Beacon Light just to save travel time.

[5th Tuition]

Phil; thanks for the info about Beacon Light. If my "source" doesn't come through, I'll check them out.
It's a "win/win" for both of us if he gets his new ride.
5th (Marty)

[terpheels]

Skip and others fwiw...Thornes Marine down here on the ES sells Merc Premium Plus 4 $20 a gallon bulk, just bring your own jugs. Just got 2 gal this morning.