I am sure this question has been posted in the past, but I am fairly new. Does the brand of oil really make a difference? I have a 92'hp Johnson Outboard, two stroke, that I recently converted from VRO to a self-mix. I heard that I should only use OMC brand oil, as of now, I use a generic brand. The oil looks the same as a higher priced oil, but costs less. Any help would be appreciated. I will be using the boat throughout the winter, but not as often. Should I treat the fuel, or use any type of stabilizer.
ackages of components to prevent rust help lubricate better, disbuse better in fuel etc.<br />However all oil that meets TC-3 standards should be fine. You should never go wrong buying the specific oil that goes with your engine however, you might spend more for the same protection.<br /><br />As to weather or not to add a stabilizer. You should, just to be sure you are not causeing a gumming or degradation in the fuel even if you are using it every week or three.
