Yamaha 6 hp 2 stroke 1986 model , oil mix ratio?

bfryer

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need to know the best oil to gas mix ratio for my new used yamaha 6hp 2 stroke. friend said 100:1 but this seems light.
 

ob

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Re: Yamaha 6 hp 2 stroke 1986 model , oil mix ratio?

bfryer,The recommended mix ratio for your motor is 50:1 (1pint TCW3 per 6.25 gallons 87 octane)
 

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Re: Yamaha 6 hp 2 stroke 1986 model , oil mix ratio?

I have a swedish boat magazine from June 1985 that says 100:1 for the 1985 6HP Yamaha.<br />Also 100:1 for 1985 model of Yamaha, Mariner, Evinrude 5HP and Mariner, Johnson and Suzuki 6HP. 50:1 for the Tohatsu 5HP only.<br />I don't want to confuse anyone, but I can understand why your friend said 100:1. Your dealer can confirm the ratio. I belive the fuel tank and engine decal says 100:1 too. <br />I would go for 50:1 anyway. Why risk the powerhead for a few $ of oil a year?<br /><br />Edit: JB said in another post "Forget the 100:1 mix. OMC rescinded that almost immediately. Use 50:1 with 87 octane regular unleaded." <br /> One more here - Mastertech
 

dennis smith

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Re: Yamaha 6 hp 2 stroke 1986 model , oil mix ratio?

my 15 hp yamaha came factory with a 100:1 ratio sticker <br />i didnt think it was right either. so i asked the same question and was told yamaha now reccomends 50:1 in these motors
 

Forktail

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Re: Yamaha 6 hp 2 stroke 1986 model , oil mix ratio?

100:1....just like the owner's manual recommends.<br /><br />I've run a 6hp Yamaha for years on 100:1 with no problems. At 50:1 t runs and idles crappy, and fouls plugs too.<br /><br />I suppose you could run it 50:.5 :D
 

bfryer

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Re: Yamaha 6 hp 2 stroke 1986 model , oil mix ratio?

hey thanks for the info guys. I am going to the 50:1 mix ratio. I use it in my 15 rude,and my 2.5 Mariner. Yamaha did apply a 100:1 mix originally to this motor I have since found. If I was only going to troll with the motor the 100:1 should be great. but to run WOT and then store the motor I agree with the 50:1 gas to oil ratio...Ben
 
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