siwash Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I use AMS OIL for my 2 stroke outboards, but it's expensive! What do you folks use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fishburn Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Amsoil. you know the old saying.....Pay now or pay later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 K-Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtess Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 K-Y I didn't know that was synthetic... I thought it was water-based? Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Oh Oh I thought it was SIN-thetic SIN-thetic I got a million of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted June 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Oh Oh I thought it was SIN-thetic SIN-thetic I got a million of them You're a disgusting pig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted June 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Amsoil. you know the old saying.....Pay now or pay later. Do you really think there's tht much difference? I wonder what makes it so good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Opti 2 for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted June 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Opti 2 for me. Is that a synthetic oil? where can u get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I don't know what makes Amsoil so good but after you put it in and you find you need to turn the idle down because it runs faster on the same gas setting and you find the running temperature drops, you know it's good for the motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted June 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I don't know what makes Amsoil so good but after you put it in and you find you need to turn the idle down because it runs faster on the same gas setting and you find the running temperature drops, you know it's good for the motor Hmm, interesting.. The specific one I buy (black container) says it's made for snowmobiles and PWC. Not specifically for outboards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 amsoil. my sled likes it's powervalve formula as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 K-Y And 2 strokes it it eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fishburn Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I don't know what makes Amsoil so good. But I have been running it in my V6 Merc for 10 yrs and my motor has never seen a mechanic, except for general maintenance. Water pump impellars, and head gaskets every 5 yrs. And the motor is still very strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I ran Amsoil HPI Injector oil in my 2 stroke and now run Synthetic in my 4 Stroke. Also use the Amsoil Synthetic Marine Gear Lube for the bottom ends, as well as the Marine grease. http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/hpi.aspx - 2 Stroke Injector http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/wcf.aspx - 4 Stroke 10W40 http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/agm.aspx - Gear Lube http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/gwr.aspx - Marine Grease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 (edited) Is that a synthetic oil? where can u get it? Yep, it's a full synthetic that comes in 2 stroke mix, 2 stroke injector and 4 stroke versions. Opti 2 & Opti 4 Oils I purchase mine at a local store, Ron's automotive but you can shoot off an email or call the manufacturer for a list of local dealers. The stuff isn't cheap but it works great. It costs me $55 gal for injector oil here in Yellowknife. Edited June 12, 2010 by DRIFTER_016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 My favourite FULL synthetic... is the one that stays sitting on a store shelf ! (but of course you already knew that.... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 My two stroke has been burning cheap ass oil for the last 17 years with no problems. I'm not sold on synthetic. I also run dyno oil in my turbo car engine. I can't justify paying more for the same results. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 My two stroke has been burning cheap ass oil for the last 17 years with no problems. I'm not sold on synthetic. I also run dyno oil in my turbo car engine. I can't justify paying more for the same results. S. I noticed a significant reduction in smoke when I switched to Amsoil. I totally understand trying to justify the extra $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I burn the manufacturers reccomended oil in my mariner. Its smokes at first start up, but its not bad once she's running. I use the Merc oil. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashhopper Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 K-Y I thought that was a jelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fishburn Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Sinker, for the price of the Merc oil you might as well switch to Amsoil its cheaper and a better product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 As much as the smoke reduced and the price tripled when I went from the Shell Nautilus.. to Amsoil my plugs last longer..... and when I went from Amsoil to Royal Purple the smoke is even less and the plugs stay the same.... RFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeguy Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 As much as the smoke reduced and the price tripled when I went from the Shell Nautilus.. to Amsoil my plugs last longer..... and when I went from Amsoil to Royal Purple the smoke is even less and the plugs stay the same.... RFS Well thanks for the info randy was contemplating the change i use the Shell Nautilus and now i got some info from others as well thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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