Got newer boat, what type of oils to use

twigass · 02-01-10, 12:33 PM

I got my first oil injection boat, and I was wondering what oils to use and what not to use. The guy I bought the boat from ran Evin-rude oil and my last boat was pre mix and i ran blue marble and recommendations would be a good help thank you.

Basscat7 · 02-01-10, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by twigass

I got my first oil injection boat, and I was wondering what oils to use and what not to use. The guy I bought the boat from ran Evin-rude oil and my last boat was pre mix and i ran blue marble and recommendations would be a good help thank you.

What year and Make/model engine ?

jasonfish320 · 02-01-10, 03:25 PM

Is this the '97 Stratos w/200... are you sure it's not EFI?.. hard to believe that a 97 would be oil injection over EFI.. If it is oil injection I would be wary of the system, I took my oil injection out of my old boat and mixed my gas. Primarily for peace of mind, if that oil injection pump fails your engine will burn up...also, don't forget to use some sta-bil marine fuel stabilizer..ETHANOL SUCKS!

bamabassman · 02-01-10, 09:51 PM

Jason..my 97 johnson venom is oil injected. I use johnson,evinrude or wally world. whatever my wallet can buy at the moment.

twigass · 02-01-10, 10:18 PM

it is a 1986 evy and the original owner ran evy mix i was wondering if i could use the blue marble I have cause i still have 3 gallons left from last year and no its not a strat its a ranger with a 150 evy on it.

bassboogieman · 02-01-10, 10:19 PM

I am extremely anal about using the manufacturer's oil. When I had Merc, I ran Merc oil. Now I have a Yammie and I'm running Yamaha oil & fuel additive and the blue Stabil in my fuel. It's more expensive to do so, but I've been fortunate with my outboards and don't want to risk running oil or additives other than the outboard manufacturer's products. I heard of others that use other brands, and that's fine for them, I won't do it.
If you have an older engine, or any engine for that matter, you should look at adding a fuel/water seperation filter (10 micron) between the gas tank and your squeeze bulb. Ethanol fuel is an outboard killer, as it absorbs water. The filter is a little extra insurance.

twigass · 02-01-10, 10:37 PM

its got the water fuel separator and like i said he ran the blue print bottle of evinrude and I guess that's what I'll run cause like I said first oil injection system and don't wanna replace what I just bought.

Abbeysdad · 02-02-10, 02:29 PM

I believe nearly all oil injected OB's will recommend 2 stroke TCW II or TCW III, so get oil with that certification and you should be fine. Actually the cap on your oil reservoir will likely indicate the required oil certification. (Just like the SAE certification for auto oil - doesn't matter who makes it as long as it meets or exceeds a minimum standard).

From a given oil mfg:

TC-W3 oil is specifically designed for 2 stroke outboard engines. Lubrimatic TC-W3 oil features outstanding lubricity and miscibility for better fuel and oil mixing, resulting in a cleaner running engine. It also has superior protection against piston scuffing, bearing wear, spark plug fouling, pre-ignition and rust.

This oil meets the specified requirements of all 2-cycle outboard manufacturers. This formulation contains no phosphorus and will not void manufacturer warranties. It is recommended for use in oil injection systems.

lilmule · 02-04-10, 11:17 AM

Only the ETECS take a special oil with additive,use of any other oil without that additive can be harmfull.
All other omc arnt picky any good grade oil will do,as for oilers I always disconnect mine,as fail at over 60 mph ,gears are plastic.
Have a Venom,,XP,and have owned a GT(just sold it) all with oilers disconnected,the gt didnt even have an oil alarm just an overheat alarm.
If your running below 60 that oiler will do ok,in most situations.

02-01-10, 12:33 PM	#1
twigass BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 98	Got newer boat, what type of oils to use I got my first oil injection boat, and I was wondering what oils to use and what not to use. The guy I bought the boat from ran Evin-rude oil and my last boat was pre mix and i ran blue marble and recommendations would be a good help thank you.

02-01-10, 03:25 PM	#3
jasonfish320 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MAINEIAC Posts: 585	Is this the '97 Stratos w/200... are you sure it's not EFI?.. hard to believe that a 97 would be oil injection over EFI.. If it is oil injection I would be wary of the system, I took my oil injection out of my old boat and mixed my gas. Primarily for peace of mind, if that oil injection pump fails your engine will burn up...also, don't forget to use some sta-bil marine fuel stabilizer..ETHANOL SUCKS! __________________ "If at first you don't succeed; have another beer"

02-01-10, 09:51 PM	#4
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	Jason..my 97 johnson venom is oil injected. I use johnson,evinrude or wally world. whatever my wallet can buy at the moment. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

02-02-10, 02:29 PM	#8
Abbeysdad BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central NY - Finger Lakes Posts: 1,307	I believe nearly all oil injected OB's will recommend 2 stroke TCW II or TCW III, so get oil with that certification and you should be fine. Actually the cap on your oil reservoir will likely indicate the required oil certification. (Just like the SAE certification for auto oil - doesn't matter who makes it as long as it meets or exceeds a minimum standard). From a given oil mfg: TC-W3 oil is specifically designed for 2 stroke outboard engines. Lubrimatic TC-W3 oil features outstanding lubricity and miscibility for better fuel and oil mixing, resulting in a cleaner running engine. It also has superior protection against piston scuffing, bearing wear, spark plug fouling, pre-ignition and rust. This oil meets the specified requirements of all 2-cycle outboard manufacturers. This formulation contains no phosphorus and will not void manufacturer warranties. It is recommended for use in oil injection systems. __________________ Fish now, work later Last edited by Abbeysdad; 02-02-10 at 02:38 PM.

02-01-10, 10:18 PM	#5
twigass BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 98	it is a 1986 evy and the original owner ran evy mix i was wondering if i could use the blue marble I have cause i still have 3 gallons left from last year and no its not a strat its a ranger with a 150 evy on it.

02-01-10, 10:19 PM	#6
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	I am extremely anal about using the manufacturer's oil. When I had Merc, I ran Merc oil. Now I have a Yammie and I'm running Yamaha oil & fuel additive and the blue Stabil in my fuel. It's more expensive to do so, but I've been fortunate with my outboards and don't want to risk running oil or additives other than the outboard manufacturer's products. I heard of others that use other brands, and that's fine for them, I won't do it. If you have an older engine, or any engine for that matter, you should look at adding a fuel/water seperation filter (10 micron) between the gas tank and your squeeze bulb. Ethanol fuel is an outboard killer, as it absorbs water. The filter is a little extra insurance.

02-01-10, 10:37 PM	#7
twigass BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 98	its got the water fuel separator and like i said he ran the blue print bottle of evinrude and I guess that's what I'll run cause like I said first oil injection system and don't wanna replace what I just bought.

02-04-10, 11:17 AM	#9
lilmule BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buchanan,Tn Posts: 2,685	Only the ETECS take a special oil with additive,use of any other oil without that additive can be harmfull. All other omc arnt picky any good grade oil will do,as for oilers I always disconnect mine,as fail at over 60 mph ,gears are plastic. Have a Venom,,XP,and have owned a GT(just sold it) all with oilers disconnected,the gt didnt even have an oil alarm just an overheat alarm. If your running below 60 that oiler will do ok,in most situations.

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