TCW 3 do I really need OMC XD 30

[mvotb]

I did a search and I'm still confused. I bought a 2000, 200hp Johnson ocean pro the dealer says run XD 30 at twice the price of other TCW 3 oils. I don't mind paying a little more for OMC but twice is rediculous. Some people say Wal Mart TCW 3 is just as good, West Marine says their's is fine for my engine. I;m going to leave this boat in loreto mexico and want to take a lot of good oil down. <br />thanks for your opinions<br /><br />Milo

 

[JB]

Re: TCW 3 do I really need OMC XD 30

I assume it is carbureted, Milo.<br /><br />Any TC-W3 rated oil will do just fine. I used WalMart SuperTech in all my 2 strokes.<br /><br />Now, stand by for all the guys who don't agree.

 

[steamboatwilly]

Re: TCW 3 do I really need OMC XD 30

Good evening Mvotb and Jb,,,,.JB,I know your right and Im not disagreeing with you, I have used other brands,but I dont use anything but Johnson any more.Before you get mad at me,let me say this :I asked the local Johnson dealer if I could use Quicksilver in my Johnson.He blowedup.He said J-E put extra-additives in J-E oils that Mercurys didnt require.

 

[walleyehed]

Re: TCW 3 do I really need OMC XD 30

And....I've ran quicksilver in Johnrudes for years as well..Zero problems. I've also ran XD-30,50, and 100 in my merc and my Rude...No troubles.<br />Naturally the JohnRude dealer is going to tell you not to run Merc oil...he doesn't sell that.<br />I think any TC-W3 oil in a standard carbed engine that has not been "worked" for high performance, will work fine.<br />If you do PM as you are supposed to, troubles shouldn't haunt you.

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: TCW 3 do I really need OMC XD 30

TCW-3 is a bench mark that anyone's oil has to meet to be sold marked as such.I always suggest BRP or Merc,as it holds well when I talk to a factory rep about a 'shadowy'WRO problem.Sometimes using the manufacturers products,and using your dealer does help.<br /><br />I think the XD_ _ oils are designed to lower carbon build up.Merc has similar oil products.<br /><br />Face it,gas at the pumps is for your well smog controled auto,not for your oil burning marine engine.<br /><br />Oil that costs twice as much is only a problem if you use a LOT of it.<br /><br />So it's a personal decision.Powerheads fail for several reasons,but ALL are expensive.<br /><br />DHP