optimax

  • Nitrodog
    Posts: 848
    March 16, 2008 at 2:12 am #1236190

    I have a 135opti and I was wondering what oil you guys run. All I can find is snythetic

    Trev
    Battle Lake, MN
    Posts: 965
    March 16, 2008 at 2:21 am #665773

    Are you using the Merc DFI oil? If I remember right, that is all they make now, but I might be wrong?

    Nitrodog
    Posts: 848
    March 16, 2008 at 2:26 am #665774

    Yes I am using the merc. DFI oil, Is that all I guy can use, or is there any other choices?

    Trev
    Battle Lake, MN
    Posts: 965
    March 16, 2008 at 2:41 am #665778

    You need to use a DFI oil, but not necessarily pure synthetic. I’m not sure if Merc. makes anything but 100% synthetic anymore? What year Opti. are you running?

    Nitrodog
    Posts: 848
    March 16, 2008 at 3:13 am #665788

    I am running a 03 optimax, is it better to use synthetic, or does it really matter?

    yeti
    Alma, Wi
    Posts: 68
    March 16, 2008 at 6:46 am #665794

    Don’t be a cheapskate. Oil is the life blood of your engine. Use the full synthetic Merc oil. If your to
    concerned about the cost of injection oil apparently
    you can’t afford the motor.

    jjonsgaard
    Winona, MN
    Posts: 160
    March 16, 2008 at 6:46 am #665795

    I run an 05′ opti 150 and all I use is the optimax/DFI oil and it works great

    hisser
    Chatfield, Mn
    Posts: 158
    March 16, 2008 at 1:05 pm #665810

    I have a 225 Opti and have run the Optimax/DFI oil since I got it. My mechanic tells me Merc now recommends running Premium Plus.

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11374
    March 16, 2008 at 2:35 pm #665826

    I have had 2 Opitmax’s now and have never run anything but the Mercury Optimax/DFI oil.

    I would kep running this if I were you. What is the price difference $5-10 a gallon and how many gallons do you go through in a summer 2-3??? An extra $30 / year is not worth risking to me.

    Nitrodog
    Posts: 848
    March 16, 2008 at 5:28 pm #665856

    All I can find at the stores is Quicksilver DFI oil. No mercury oil, I guy should be fine useing the quicksilver oil?

    Trev
    Battle Lake, MN
    Posts: 965
    March 16, 2008 at 7:33 pm #665878

    Quicksilver is Mercury oil….

    jimmysiewert
    Posts: 507
    March 16, 2008 at 8:07 pm #665883

    I have a 05 225 opti and run the syn merc oil seems to burn clean keeps the plugs clean .I find my motor runs better on regular fuel.

    Trev
    Battle Lake, MN
    Posts: 965
    March 16, 2008 at 9:41 pm #665896

    Adding a little Merc QuickKleen each time you fill up will give you better performance and less maintenance/plug issues as well.

    t-ellis
    Colorado Springs, CO
    Posts: 1316
    March 16, 2008 at 10:30 pm #665903

    Quicksilver is made by Mercury and is the same oil. If you want to pay more for the Mercury stickers go for it.

    Paulski
    “Ever Wonder Why There Are No Democrats On Mount Rushmore ? "
    Posts: 1194
    March 16, 2008 at 11:40 pm #665912

    Just picked up some Quicksilver DFI oil at Gander Mountain for my OPTI. Gotta love those $ 10.00 off coupons…

    Pal

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