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Offline Reckless

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Motor oil
« on: July 19, 2008, 04:08:12 AM »
 Do you folks stick to one brand or are most the same? Is it best just to stick with the engines manufactures brand?  slt
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Re: Motor oil
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2008, 02:00:01 PM »
I am a fan of using what the Mfr's reccomend. Especially if the moto is under warranty.

You will pay more but your motor is worth it. Just price a new one and you'll see what I mean.

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Re: Motor oil
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2008, 04:37:08 PM »
I ran my last Yamaha 2 stroke on Penzoil and Havoline. Was getting either for under $8 a gallon when Yamalube was going for over $20. Put over 1500 hours on it before I put on a new 4 stroke Yammie.

The 2 stroke still ran strong when I took it off. I just wanted a 4 stroke so I went with it. Figured I'd do it before I had any issues with the old motor.
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Re: Motor oil
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2008, 12:31:07 AM »
While I was under warranty, I bought the Manufacturers motor oil where I bought my boat. Figured it could not hurt. Now its out of warranty  I still buy the same oil. Capt.Matt.
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Re: Motor oil
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2008, 08:18:30 AM »
I used the Manufacturer Rec Oil while under warranty no use Citgo or West Marine 2 cycle...no problems what so ever with the change
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Re: Motor oil
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2008, 01:34:04 PM »
interesting that this thread is back up

i have tried the west marine oil in my old yammy this year-- it is still running good

it is on sale now at 10.99/gal i seem to be burning it at a yesiamhavinglotsoffunwiththeboat rate

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Re: Motor oil
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2008, 10:30:41 PM »
todays tecnoligy is so advanced, as long as you change your oil routinly you will be fine. its like anything else in life you get what you pay for. why sacrafice the heart of your boat to save 10 bucks.
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Re: Motor oil
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2008, 11:00:04 PM »
I use Yamalube...$25 a gallon...ouch.
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Re: Motor oil
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2008, 06:55:28 PM »
I am sticking with the manufactures oil while the engine is under warranty also. Just paid 30 dollars for Mercury's DFI synthetic. Ouch is right
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