2 stroke oil

[moesonex]

I just picked up a 2001 Challenger 2000. Can I use aftermarket 2 stroke Marine oil (Penzoil Marine) or do I have to use the OEM Seadoo oil?
Thanks

 

[nswillin]

As long as it meets the requirements for ROTAX engines. This is what the manual says.
High quality low ash API TC injection oil for 2-stroke engines can be
used if BOMBARDIER-ROTAX injection oil is not available.

Never use 4-stroke petroleum or synthetic motor oil and never
mix these with outboard motor oil. Do not use NMMA TC-W, TC-W2 or TC-W3 outboard motor oils or other ashless type 2-stroke oil. Avoid mixing different brands of API TC oil as resulting chemical reaction may cause severe engine damage.

You make the call, there are a lot of opinions on this subject. Me, personally, use the Seadoo XP-S fully synthetic oil and nothing else since my engine rebuild.

 

[moesonex]

Thanks for the quick reply.
Out of curiousity, what should I be paying for the Seadoo oil?
I got a price of about $45 for a gallon from a Seadoo dealer. Have you used the Quick Silver 2 strpke oil?

 

[kustomkarl]

I buy my 2 stroke synthetic oil XP-S for $38.00 a gallon Retail+ tax

Karl

 

[moesonex]

Is that OEM Seadoo Oil?

 

[kustomkarl]

Yes, that's all I burn. It was just retail at my local seadoo dealer. That is here in Florida...

Karl

 

[moesonex]

How long does the oil last?
As you can tell by questions, I am a new jet boat owner.
I was told 2-3 fuel tank fulls.

 

[kustomkarl]

I use it in my 1997 challenger single 110 hp and it lasted like 4 tanks of fuel at 27 gallons per tank. Just grab a gallon and see how long it lasts. It really depends on how you ride your machine. It has a Variable Rate Injector System. The oil injector varies the injector oil based on rpm range. The higher the rpm the more oil injected.

Karl

 

[moesonex]

hanks for your help. I will shop around tomorrow for a better price.

 

[kustomkarl]

You have to remember that here in Florida, its a year round business. I have heard some members pay as much as $55.00 a gallon. Use the phone and just call around.

Karl

 

[moesonex]

I will do that.
I have another question. I bought a fish finder and mounted the transducer next to the drain plug. Do you know if the the exhaust will effect the readings?

 

[kustomkarl]

It shouldn't... I perfer to mount the transducer inside so it doesn't get knocked off. I use a depth finder on all my Jet Boats too, inside 2 part epoxy works great.

Karl

 

[moesonex]

I was told that to put it inside, there's alot more preperation.

 

[vilord]

Does your challenger 2000 have the rotax engine or does it have a mercury engine? It will use different oil for one than the other. I think rotax uses API-TC and mercury uses TC-W3, but your manual will tell you better.

EDIT: I just checked your operator's guide, you've got a mercury marine engine. From *your* manual:

Use Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Premium-Plus lubricants NMMA/BIA certified TC-W3 2-cycle outboard oil or equivalent.

 

[kustomkarl]

I was told that to put it inside, there's alot more preperation.

uh ...you scuff the location, wet the area, either flood the bottom or use a plastic bag and insert it in it. Set it in place to see if it shoots through the hull... then dry the area, use 2 apart epoxy to glue it to the bottom. I would rather do that then drill a 1/2 hole in the Hull and screw it in place, and knock it off the first time it hits something. Takes me about 15 minutes...done.

Karl