Mercury optimax oil?

  • esoxrox
    Posts: 75
    May 30, 2014 at 1:46 pm #1355768

    What’s the oil everyone is using in the optimax? I’m new to the optimax, Is the mercury oil the best bet or is ams oil just as good? It’s a 2007 115hp.

    Tom P.
    Whitehall Wi.
    Posts: 3518
    May 30, 2014 at 2:34 pm #1413198

    My 2000 Opti has never seen anything else except Amsoil HP since I have owned it.

    Tony Hanson
    Posts: 97
    May 30, 2014 at 7:55 pm #1413229

    I ran the merc oil the 1st 3 yrs on mine, but switched to amsoil 2 yrs ago & won’t go back. amsoil has burned much cleaner & when on sale at Fleet Farm is much cheaper to boot.

    John Shear
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    Posts: 205
    May 31, 2014 at 5:06 pm #1413405

    Personally, I will only use the oil designed specifically for the Optimax so I don’t have any issues – no reason not to. I’d hate to have thousands of $$ of damage because I didn’t use the recommended oil. I’m sure Amsoil has top quality products, but I won’t take a chance – I’m not a gambler.

    John S.

    Paulski
    “Ever Wonder Why There Are No Democrats On Mount Rushmore ? "
    Posts: 1182
    June 5, 2014 at 7:18 am #1414397

    You will find this is very much like a Ford vs Chevy question….

    I have always used Optimax Oil myself, but others prefer the Amsoil. I say go with what you are comfortable with and can purchase near you…

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    June 5, 2014 at 7:34 am #1414400

    Also use the Opti oil. Merc or Quicksilver. Just make sure the jug says made for Opti or HPDI motors. Never a problem.

    -J.

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