Oil - What's your take?

[grhonk]

I have read a lot about using good oil or people advising others to use good oil, but I don't know how to distinguish good from bad. I buy ~$30/gallon mineral oil; comes in a white plastic container. Is this considered good? I'm sure there's a debate out there about switching to synthetic. Anyone?

 

[AdamXP800]

If this is for your 787 xp, stick with full synthetic low ash oil like recommended

 

[grhonk]

Wow! Thanks. I didn't know full synthetic low ash existed or was recommended for this ski. I will have to find out who carries it.

 

[LouDoo]

Full synthetic low ash and most important API-TC rated, personally I use BRP XPS-2. Also Quicksilver, PWC oil, same specifications is good, most Walmart Super Stores carry it.

Lou

 

[AdamXP800]

Oops I did leave out the API-TC rating. Very important. I use mystik , carried at academy sports. But you DON'T want to get an oil debate started on here lol! Best thing is to just stick with the BRP oil

 

[grhonk]

Thanks for the tips .. if not a forum, where else to debate the issues?!

 

[AdamXP800]

Just do a forum search on oil and you'll see what I mean haha

 

[Seadoobuddy]

Full synthetic low ash and most important API-TC rated, personally I use BRP XPS-2. Also Quicksilver, PWC oil, same specifications is good, most Walmart Super Stores carry it.Lou

Amsoil Interceptor is another that can be used. A local indy shop near me sells it for $40 a gallon.

 

[grhonk]

Just do a forum search on oil and you'll see what I mean haha

Good point ... I'll check it out. After I've been on this site for 2-3 months, I'll look back at my silly posts and LMAO!

 

[LouDoo]

Yep, you can't swing a dead cat without hitting another oil thread, uh oh, did I say dead cat?

Lou

 

[Strizzo]

Can't believe we're this far through the summer with this few oil threads considering there was 1+ a week last year. As for your 97 xp, there's a sticker detailing all the oils NOT to use on the underside of the hood just above the oil tank. API tc rated low ash full synthetic is a must, there's a shop in the Pittsburg area that sells the seadoo brand cheap with free shipping at the end of the season.

 

[richardpr]

People here use tcw3. Not that i want to start a debate. Just saying

 

[donkey]

Yep, you can't swing a dead cat without hitting another oil thread, uh oh, did I say dead cat?

Lou

oh dang! u dun it now!!,,oh ya,i use lucas! debate on!!

 

[Strizzo]

People here use tcw3. Not that i want to start a debate. Just saying

Do they go through a lot of motors? Tcw3 can't handle the heat and tolerances of rotax motors.

 

[richardpr]

honestly, no. the guy's dad owns a speed shop and sells amsoil tcw3 and nobody has had serious issues that i know of. i would personally use what is recommended though

 

[grhonk]

This debate has now concluded. Thank you for your honest thoughts. I am off to find some of those oily fur-balls.

 

[LouDoo]

Since grhonk is satisfied, enough said, closing thread.

Lou