Which 2 cycle oil do you guys use?

  • Chad Luebker
    Annandale, MN
    Posts: 407
    August 20, 2009 at 2:10 am #1264060

    Hello –

    I just recently bought a used 2 1999 stroke Johnson motor which has an oil reservoir seperate(no mixing gas & oil) and I am wondering what kind of 2 cycle oil everyone uses. For now I just purchased some Johnson/Evinrude oil but has anyone tried the cabelas signature 2 cycle oil. What do you guys use/recommend. Thanks.

    Chad

    haywardbound
    New Brighton, MN
    Posts: 1107
    August 20, 2009 at 7:05 am #798971

    I’ve been using the Johnson/Evinrude oil in my ’97, but have tried other stuff too. It doesn’t seem to stink as much as cheaper oil.

    I’m not an expert though.

    sink-her
    Kasson MN
    Posts: 365
    August 20, 2009 at 10:45 am #798817

    What ever you use make sure it is TCW3 rates and is low in ash. I use citgo land and sea we buy it at fleet farm <if you live close to one>

    mark-bruzek
    Two Harbors, MN
    Posts: 3867
    August 20, 2009 at 3:24 pm #799047

    Amsoil $28/gal its like cologne for my boat

    fishthumper
    Sartell, MN.
    Posts: 11929
    August 20, 2009 at 4:28 pm #799075

    Johnson Brand for me. Never had a problem so not need to look at anything else. I had a friend that changed to a cheaper oil because he believd all oil was the same. Motor blew up less than 2 months later. Not saying the cheaper oil was the cause. But who knows.

    cyberfish
    Posts: 3
    August 20, 2009 at 11:43 pm #799230

    I have an Optimax, and between asking Warrior (who rigged it), talked w/shops and browsed the internet, I only use the Merc Optimax oil.
    Plus, I always put Stabil in every tank.

    haywardbound
    New Brighton, MN
    Posts: 1107
    August 21, 2009 at 6:30 am #799289

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    Amsoil $28/gal its like cologne for my boat

    So, are you saying it smells good? I’m not the original poster, but I’d like to try Amsoil… (I’ve heard good things about it in general).

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    August 21, 2009 at 10:47 am #799293

    Here’s a portion of a post from our sponsor Ace. He should be along sometime today to help with any questions…I think he’s out working on a top secret catfish bait made with a petroleum base.

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    I would not be real Comfy running a penzoil product after seeing results of engines that have used it over my 17 year career as a Petroleum Engineer. Although Amsoil is a step up from the Majors Such as Mobil and Pennzoil and such, there is still a lot of room for improvement. Perhpas you could take a seriious look at the Schaeffer Oil TCW3 Two cycle. http://schaefferoil.com/msds.html Follow this link and scroll down to Product code 706 and click on TD and give it a read. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. This is the oil that is used by folks that want their equipment to last a long long time!!!!

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    Jami Ritter
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 3067
    August 21, 2009 at 1:11 pm #799309

    Quote:

    Quote:

    Amsoil $28/gal its like cologne for my boat

    So, are you saying it smells good? I’m not the original poster, but I’d like to try Amsoil… (I’ve heard good things about it in general).

    Yes, I would say it smells good, but then again, depending on who you ask, i may be nutz???

    Heck I run it in all my stuff, weed whip, chain saw, auger, vehicles, and the list goes on.

    Jami

    ace_hurlburt
    Stillwater MN / Houston Tx
    Posts: 131
    August 21, 2009 at 2:50 pm #799355

    Simply put…. Use Schaeffer oil. You will be very pleased!!!!

    Ace

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