Oil for 50hp Johnson

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HPfishin

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Hi guys,
So I'm new to the forum and I was just wondering if you guys could help me out a little bit, I just purchased a 2000 Polar Saltwater Series with a 2000 Johnson 50hp engine, and I have no clue if I can run synthetic oil in it or not. I'm not that great with engines, I just know that I want maximum power and engine performance getting out to the fishing hole. If any of you could help me out and let me know what kind of oil to use that would be great, thanks.
 
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Re: Oil for 50hp Johnson

Welcome to the forums, to start with, It's a 2 or 4 strokes engine ?
 
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Re: Oil for 50hp Johnson

Really need the model number, HPfishin. We need to know if it is 2 stroke or 4 stroke, as well as other stuff.
 
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HPfishin

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Re: Oil for 50hp Johnson

Sorry, it's a 2 stroke, thought I mentioned that, I will check on the actual number as soon as I get the chance to go look at the motor
 
Sea Rider

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Re: Oil for 50hp Johnson

2 strokes engines only uses SAE 80/90 gear box oil inside tail and TCW-3, 2 strokes oil to mix with gasoline in 50:1 ratio if it's a non self mixing engine. You can find TCW-3 synthethic oils, but any other standard good quality oil at correct mixing ratio will work same.

Happy Boating
 
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Re: Oil for 50hp Johnson

Pennzoil Full Synthetic oil is about $35 a gallon at BPS and other outlets- it's all I use.
 
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robert graham

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Re: Oil for 50hp Johnson

ufm82 said:
Pennzoil Full Synthetic oil is about $35 a gallon at BPS and other outlets- it's all I use.
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That's what I use and have real good luck with it, less smoke and carbon!...costs a good bit more, but I tend to keep my boats/motors forever and take the best care of 'em!:)
 
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Re: Oil for 50hp Johnson

I would use the OMC super premium as it has the additives to keep engine clean,is a synthetic.has the TC-W3RL spec and about the same price as Pennzoil. Part # 765719 and google for best price.
 
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Chris1956

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Nah, I vote for the super-duper-extra-special full-Acme Brand. It is "duper-extra-special" better than Fazt's oil (smile).

Another oil thread?
 
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Re: Oil for 50hp Johnson

Faztbullet said:
I would use the OMC super premium as it has the additives to keep engine clean,is a synthetic.has the TC-W3RL spec and about the same price as Pennzoil. Part # 765719 and google for best price.
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What does the RL ending stands for, have see it on the label of Amalie TCW-3RL, any clue ?

Happy Boating
 
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