Maintenance on outboard motors

[Sambo1959]

Honda 4 strokes 225 outboard is really important to use the manufacturer motor oil each time I change oil. Been told yes and no

 

[Sea Rider]

Honda doesn't manufacture oil, buys it to someone else. Check their specs and buy other reputed oil brand with same specs.

Happy Boating.

 

[JoLin]

You'll get the same 'Yes and No" answers here.

IMO, if you're changing oil on a routinized basis, you can use whatever meets Honda's specifications. I was committed to using Mercruiser brand oil and filters in my Carver until WalMart stopped carrying the Merc stuff last year. Now I use Rotella. Bottom line, use whatever makes you comfortable. It's a once-a-year change for most of us, so the annual cost difference is pretty insignificant.

My .02

 

[Chris1956]

A lot of 4 cycle outboards specify a FC-W rated oil. I am not sure Rotella meets this spec. I would follow the OEM recommendation and buy the oil that meets their spec. I doubt the brand name makes any difference, but likely the rating makes all the difference.

For example, I/O engines require either a straight weight 30 or 40 motor oil, or a marine grade oil like Quicksilver 25W-40, which is much different than automotive multi-viscosity oil.

Remember, boat motors of all kinds have a very heavy workload compared with road vehicles.

 

[JimS123]

This is always the silliest question posted here. You can buy the Honda oil, or go to wallyworld and buy the cheap crap and save a few pennies. Not that its really crap, but why are you worrying and trying to save a few pennies.

If you can afford to have a boat, why not just buy the Honda oil and save yourself the time it took to post the question.

 

[82rude]

No wheres in the o.p,s post did I see him say he wanted to buy cheap wallyworld oil.There are many high end 4 stroke outboard oils out there.Just be sure that they meet or preferably exceed honda specifications.