2 Cycle Oil

[first2fish]

I use penzoil xlf 2 cyl. In gal's--usually bass pro has a sale on this in spring sale--but walmart also carries it. I have been using it for about 3 yrs with no problems.

[Les Young]

If you don't care to run to Herrington Lake Robbie Sargent has it in bulk. (859-792-2088) agt the old Bassmaster Boats building at Jimbo Bryants(Bryants Camp) Can buy it quite a bit cheaper if you take your own jugs.

[goatee_guy]

I run a 04 Merc 50 hp ELPTO and have had good luck with the Pennzoil XLF syn. blend. Also ran about 1 gal of the Walmart stuff through the motor when I first got it (to use up what I had from another boat that I had just sold). Didn't notice a difference when I switched, but the syn blend should help some with carbon buildup, etc. I also add fuel stabilizer every 3-4 tank full, and before storage. Like first2fish said, I usually get a few gals in the spring when Bass Pro puts in on sale.

[jfw]

I use penzoil xlf 2 cyl. In gal's--usually bass pro has a sale on this in spring sale--but walmart also carries it. I have been using it for about 3 yrs with no problems.

All is use is Penzoil and i love it plus you can get it for $13 a gallon usually. I would stay away from the Supertech (Walmart ) brand ...my buddy ruined his chainsaw using the Super tech stuff

[jwp]

I use the Pennzoil 100% synthetic. Works for me and I can get it from Wal-Mart.

[know1]

First of all, thank you so much for the many replies from everyone. I really appreciate it.

I'm going to look ignorant here - mostly because I am ignorant about this - but the motor is a 1998 Evinrude Intruder 150HP. On the serial plate, it says to use TC-W3.

So I guess that was the information I should have posted originally.

[Wormin]

First of all, thank you so much for the many replies from everyone. I really appreciate it.

I'm going to look ignorant here - mostly because I am ignorant about this - but the motor is a 1998 Evinrude Intruder 150HP. On the serial plate, it says to use TC-W3.

So I guess that was the information I should have posted originally.

About all the oil on the market to day is TCW-3. TCW-3 stands for(Two cycle water cooled) TCW3 oils have more anti-carbon additives than the older oil TCW2 that it replaced. I would not buy the cheep oil it may come back and bite you.

[R19]

First of all, thank you so much for the many replies from everyone. I really appreciate it.

I'm going to look ignorant here - mostly because I am ignorant about this - but the motor is a 1998 Evinrude Intruder 150HP. On the serial plate, it says to use TC-W3.

So I guess that was the information I should have posted originally.

The true definition of ignorance is being un educated. 1998 was the last year Evinrude made a carburated motor. In 99 they came out with the Ficht and somewhere around 02-03 they redisgined the Ficht and re named it E-tech. Now that you have your education you have nothing to be ashamed of LOL.

With the rating TC-W3 you can use any of the Evinrude oils or any oil that meets or exceeds TC-W3 specifications. Like I said earlier if I were to use an Evinrude oil it would be XD100 but due to cost I run Amsoil HP Injector. Run what oil you want but going 100% syenthic would be a wise choice. If you choose something other than a syenthic oil I recommend running a fuel addative to help combat carbon.

BTW one can argue that the 150 Intruder was one of the best small block motors that Evinrude ever made. They are not as fuel efficent as a Ficht or E-tech but they are very strong motors that are almost bullet proof if they are well maintained and took care of.

[Dave Stewart]

The true definition of ignorance is being un educated. 1998 was the last year Evinrude made a carburated motor. In 99 they came out with the Ficht and somewhere around 02-03 they redisgined the Ficht and re named it E-tech. Now that you have your education you have nothing to be ashamed of LOL.

With the rating TC-W3 you can use any of the Evinrude oils or any oil that meets or exceeds TC-W3 specifications. Like I said earlier if I were to use an Evinrude oil it would be XD100 but due to cost I run Amsoil HP Injector. Run what oil you want but going 100% syenthic would be a wise choice. If you choose something other than a syenthic oil I recommend running a fuel addative to help combat carbon.

BTW one can argue that the 150 Intruder was one of the best small block motors that Evinrude ever made. They are not as fuel efficent as a Ficht or E-tech but they are very strong motors that are almost bullet proof if they are well maintained and took care of.

Wise words on the fuel additive. Evinrudes and Johnsons have always been notorius for carboning. I have over 1500 hours on my ETEC now running XD50...but do put an additive (Ring Free) in it everytime I fuel up. I do my scheduled maintenance in half the recommended time and plugs always come out like new.....a little preventive maintenance goes a long way in the end....considering the cost of the alternative.

[walkeraviator]

Ditto to R19... my Dads boat is running a 1992 Evinrude 150 intruder. It has been mounted on two different boats and gets heavily used. It has also been very well maintained. Always used XD25 and never added fuel additives except stabil to winterize. It still purrs like a kitten although it is more cold natured than it used to be.

One thing i learned in the car world which may be different with marine fuel additives, is that gas already contains everything you will find in a bottle on the shelf at autozone, they are just concentrated when you buy it as a fuel additive. This i learned from my father-in-law who is in the petro-chemical business...

[ericjeeper]

All is use is Penzoil and i love it plus you can get it for $13 a gallon usually. I would stay away from the Supertech (Walmart ) brand ...my buddy ruined his chainsaw using the Super tech stuff

That is because that oil is designed for water cooled applications.. Not aircooled.

[jcclark]

The cheap Super Tech stuff is all I've ever used in my
20 hp Mercury for more than 20 years now.
I run it hard most every weekend.
Still runs like new and never been in the shop.
Say what you want about more expensive oils,
for me I'll stick with the Wal-Mart Super tech..
I see no difference.