The best 2 stroke oil

[Stumack]

G’day Guys

New on this site and so far I think it’s by far the best and most informative one on the web. In having said that I have been surfing a bit looking for good or even great marine 2 stroke oil. I’m a commercial fisherman in Queensland Australia and I own and operate a 24ft plate aluminium centre console boat with 2003 175 Yamaha oil injected 2 stroke outboard. I’m currently running Yamalube which isn’t too bad but I have been doing a [censored] of a lot of research on 2 stroke oils and I must fess up I’m getting more confused by the day.

I’m looking seriously at Amsoil HP which is quite expensive for 20ltr drums but I was wondering if their might be another oil that would or could be as good. I don’t mind paying a premium price if it’s a premium product. The other question is if I could run a moly additive in with the oil for more added protection. I ask this because I’m fishing 60 miles out to sea so reliability is of upmost importance to me.

Stuart
Australia

 

[Johnny]

to BITOG

There are a lot of good 2-cycle oils out there and Amsoil is one of them. However, for your application I believe I would stay with what you are doing now.

 

[oilboy123]

Amsoil or Yamalube are good choices.

 

[mikered30]

question for all, is the amsoil TC-W3 rated? It is not yet on the approved list, and I read that it does not state it on the bottle, even though their site says it exceeds the TC-W3 rating.

 

[Bror Jace]

We're glad you found us Stumack.

I guess Mobil 1 MX2T is out as it is not TC-W3 rated (has metallic additives which disqualify it for marine service). Same goes for Red Line All-Sport.

I'd like to try this watercraft injection oil:

http://www.redlineoil.com/products_motoroil.asp?productID=22&subCategoryID=3&categoryID=3

But I'd want at least one, really good personal testimonial before I'd take the plunge.

 

[ksJoe]

Does anyone know if there is anything to the yamalube sludge accusations?

I use the Pennzoil full synthetic since is easy to find and reasonably priced.

 

[Bror Jace]

Since availability is a concern, I would look towards any of the Chevron/Caltex/Havoline 2-stroke oils on this list:

http://www.nmma.org/certification/programs/oils/registeredoil.asp?y=TCW32008

 

[Bror Jace]

Chevron is also available under the Oronite brand name.

http://www.chevron.com/products/oronite/products/oil-two-stroke-water.asp

If Chevron makes a lackluster product, I don't know about it.

 

[NHHEMI]

Cabela's Signature Series 2-stroke oil is EXCELLENT! If by any chance you can get some there it is a great product. It is TC-W3 rated. It is the best 2-stroke oil I have used.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa...found&cmCat=EOF

Here is their international shipping info. Probably not cost effective for you but worth checking...

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa...=shipinfo#inter