XD 50 oil

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EN2

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I recently switched to the Evinrude / Johnson XD 50 oil, I was previously using the XD30. This new oil stinks so bad youd swear there was diesel engine running. Motor is a 40 Evinrude E40ELCCS. Has anyone experienced this at all?
 
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ezeke

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Re: XD 50 oil

If you have not de-carbed your engine it will. XD-50 contains a carbon treatment that is going to work on the built-up mess in a poorly maintained motor. The best bet is to cut to the chase and do a thorough de-carbon treatment.
 
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EN2

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Re: XD 50 oil

Thanks for the reply. I have decarbed this motor every year since new.
 
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JB

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Re: XD 50 oil

I don't see any benefit at all to using DFI oil in a carbed outboard, EN2, except maybe some elitist self satisfaction. Your engine will not run better or last longer.

Any TC-W3 rated oil will work just fine in a 21 year old outboard. Synthetic will run cleaner and make less smoke for 2 or 3 times the price of SuperTech.
 
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krogie

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Re: XD 50 oil

when the pennsoil is on a good sale , i buy it . when it isn't i but the super tech.i agee on the de-carbing, do it seperate. good luck in journeys.
 
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