What 2 stroke oil are you running in your outboard?

[C-Money]

I am using Mercury currently, will probably stick to it. Is Pennzoil really that bad for your motor? At $17.99 a gallon at wally world, its considerably less expensive than the Mercury oil. The dealer said that Quicksilver is the same as Mercury oil. Any thoughts?

[CP]

I’ve moved on to 4 strokes but I used Supertech  for years in several outboards and had zero problems.  $12/gal at Wally world.

[andersonjk4]

I have always used Quicksilver and have had zero issues with any of my outboards. Not saying its the best just giving my experience.  They all probably work about the same.   

[Rick]

I’ve moved on to 4 strokes but I used Supertech  for years in several outboards and had zero problems.  $12/gal at Wally world.

Super Tech is the best bang for the buck.

[wildmanoutdoors]

Just make sure its TC3.

[Encore 280]

HD-100 Synthetic for my E TEC, $45.00 a gallon.

[whitey]

Amsoil.
INTERCEPTOR 2-Stroke Oil

[Badhabit]

As long as it meets TC3 requirements I'm good with the cheap stuff and I also run 87 octane gas. I also put some seafoam in every time I fill up.

[BigGoonTuna]

TCW3 is an outdated standard that isn't even maintained any more.  i definitely wouldn't recommend running something that "isn't" TCW3 compliant, but it really doesn't mean much any more.

that said, i've always ran the cheap stuff in my big motors with no issues.

[DoubleJ]

I'm running wally world pennzoil in my motor now.  It's being repaired for the second time now.  I don't think the two are related though.  The motor is about 30 year old and hadn't been run in about 15 years.  The first break was a throttle issue and the last time we had it out, the lower seal blew out.  I have read nothing but bad things about the Pennzoil stuff though (after I bought a bunch ) and will be switching to Quicksilver when I get the motor back.

[MtnMuley]

All depends on what kind of motor you're running.  I'll be damned if I'm using cheap Wally oil in a $15K Yamaha, when they call for and highly recommend Yamalube.  

[MarkyMark]

My 1995 Force can't tell the difference but it does smoke less with Yamalube. I don't know why. Currently using West Marine house brand w/o any issues.

[HntnFsh]

Quicksilver is mercury.  I run synthetic in my sportjet. Cheaper oil will probably work. But I don't want to take a chance. Saving a few dollars a gallon on a ten thousand dollar motor doesn't add up to me. Just a small price to pay.

[Rick]

All depends on what kind of motor you're running.  I'll be damned if I'm using cheap Wally oil in a $15K Yamaha, when they call for and highly recommend Yamalube.

You're the kind of customer a manufacturer loves.  Paying for an overpriced product because it says Yamaha,Honda,Mercury,etc on the label.

[MtnMuley]

All depends on what kind of motor you're running.  I'll be damned if I'm using cheap Wally oil in a $15K Yamaha, when they call for and highly recommend Yamalube.

You're the kind of customer a manufacturer loves.  Paying for an overpriced product because it says Yamaha,Honda,Mercury,etc on the label.

LMAO. Really? The extra $50-100 per year to always have a top running engine that has yet to ever let me down with money on the line is more than well worth it. To think for a minute that switching to save a few bucks is completely stupid. I've seen far too many high performance engines falter when people think they save a buck here and there. Not this guy.

[RB]

Sierra Blue from Performance Marine in Everett use about a gallon a year in my 98 Suzuki 85 hp

[bloodhound]

there is a huge difference in cheap oil and main brand brand oil. i cant tell you the chemical break down but what i can tell you from my years of experience as an outboard tech cheap oil does not burn half as well as premium brand oils. side effects of cheap oil is plugged exhaust systems, increased spark plug fouling, bad lubricating through out the rpm range. most cheap 2 stroke oils are really designed for your weedeater that you run at a constant full throttle, not for sustained time at an idle. doesnt matter what kind of motor i own i will run quicksilver or mercury premium plus, or d.f.i. oil.   

[wildmanoutdoors]

All depends on what kind of motor you're running.  I'll be damned if I'm using cheap Wally oil in a $15K Yamaha, when they call for and highly recommend Yamalube.

You're the kind of customer a manufacturer loves.  Paying for an overpriced product because it says Yamaha,Honda,Mercury,etc on the label.

And your the kinda guy that saved a buck but snagged a ring on carbon build up as a result! Your also the kinda guy outboard mechanics love at 110 an hour. Lol

[MtnMuley]

All depends on what kind of motor you're running.  I'll be damned if I'm using cheap Wally oil in a $15K Yamaha, when they call for and highly recommend Yamalube.

You're the kind of customer a manufacturer loves.  Paying for an overpriced product because it says Yamaha,Honda,Mercury,etc on the label.

And your the kinda guy that saved a buck but snagged a ring on carbon build up as a result! Your also the kinda guy outboard mechanics love at 110 an hour. Lol

[MAGhunter]

Amsoil is the only thing used in my brothers race boats.  Its a benefit to him as well since I'm a dealer.  Amsoil has remarkable results.  Also, his race motors run at extreme RPM's and he has never blown apart a motor since he started many years ago.  MY