2 stoke oil recommendations?

[fshnfnatic]

fair enough, just trying to rule everything out, just seemed kinda funny that the difference in the thickness of the oil seemed to be apparent, i know it is the same thing when you buy auto parts, lots of places just buy name brand stuff and re-brand it for there own ei, oilfilters and brakepads n such. thanks for the offer Enniberg but without fire in the holes there will be no need for mix oil.. , tried EVERYWHERE to find a 70/75 horse johnson/evinrude powerhead. what i am left with is a fancy lawn ornament with lots of nice fishing attachments..

Had a problem with my 115 Johnson after running the Co-Op brand(Sonic I believe it's called) Ran the Johnson XD-30
stuff for the first year or so,then switched to the Co-Op stuff,as it was a couple of dollars cheaper a litre. Noticed
right away as you did that it was quite a bit thinner. Two tanks of gas later,my motor wouldn't start at all.After
screwin' with it for a couple of days,I gave up and called the local mobile marine mechanic. The carbs were screwed
so 2 rebuilt carbs and $240 later it was running great.Switched back to the XD-30 and haven't had a problem since.
Don't know if it was the oil,but after talking to the mechanic,his suggestion was to run the best quality oil I could
afford.If I was you I'd stay away from that brand and do the same. Just my 2 cents!

 

[jeffywestcoast]

Thanks Fishnfnatic, i just gave them last two jugs away, the westmarine brand seemed to be the ticket , good thick oil with a darker bluish color.. if i can find a used powerhead i will spend the extra on good oil for sure..

 

[fshnfnatic]

Thanks Fishnfnatic, i just gave them last two jugs away, the westmarine brand seemed to be the ticket , good thick oil with a darker bluish color.. if i can find a used powerhead i will spend the extra on good oil for sure..

Smart decision jeffy. I've also used the Shell Nautalis brand over the years as well,with no troubles,but found the Johnson XD-30
smokes alot less. It's red in color also which is different from all the other 2 stroke oils I've ever used,which are always
blue in color.As mentioned before,I think the majority of them come from one source and the company just throws
their label on it.

 

[fish stalker]

So how did you like that stuff tips?

What the deal with synthetic blends?

Anyone know anything about these?

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...&subdeptNum=50396&classNum=50397#.UerXUIW6Dbk

or http://www.seastarsolutions.com/products/engine-and-drive-parts/oil-lubricants/

I have a separate oiling system if that makes a difference? older evinrude

 

[youngyoda]

If anyone has been waiting on the West Marine sale. Aug.1-18th 50% off the 1 gallon jugs.

 

[Tiki35]

If anyone has been waiting on the West Marine sale. Aug.1-18th 50% off the 1 gallon jugs.

Source? Did you get an advanced look at a flyer?

 

[youngyoda]

Source? Did you get an advanced look at a flyer?

The've got a stack of flyers at the counter.

 

[Fish Assassin]

Source? Did you get an advanced look at a flyer?

The guy took 3 years to make his first post and you question him about it. No wonder people are afraid to post...

Thanks for the heads up Yoda..

 

[bigdogeh]

The guy took 3 years to make his first post and you question him about it. No wonder people are afraid to post...

Thanks for the heads up Yoda..

hehe lol..