Type of oil used

[timfives]

All-

I was wondering what the bet oil to use in my i/o would be, it is a 3.0 Mercruiser.

I'm thinking of running mobile 1 in it, any thoughts?

Tim

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Type of oil used

OMG the newbie unwittingly started an OIL THREAD!

(gets out popcorn)

 

[achris]

Re: Type of oil used

There are a gazillion oil threads... Do a search and you'll be reading for days... The answer to your question will be there somewhere...

Chris.........

 

[timfives]

Re: Type of oil used

i did do a search on oil etc, and nothing got returned. Must be the search isn't working..

i'll try it again later, but hey, isn't this just a simple question

T

 

[achris]

Re: Type of oil used

I can hear the petunias warming up in the wings...

but hey, isn't this just a simple question

Wars have broken out and many deaths occurred over this 'simple question'.

My best advice to you is distance yourself, as quickly as you can... Change your screen-name, even your address. This 'simple question' is bigger than you could possibly imagine!!!

 

[timfives]

Re: Type of oil used

Awesome. I love to stir the pot... Apparently there are so many entries regarding engine oil, that when you do a search on it your get a database error..

But i do have popcorn at the ready, and now awaiting the fireworks.

T

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Type of oil used

All-

I was wondering what the bet oil to use in my i/o would be, it is a 3.0 Mercruiser.

I'm thinking of running mobile 1 in it, any thoughts?

Tim

Well.....


Let's make this easy.

click the following link.

http://www.mercurymarine.com/serviceandwarranty/mercruiserfaqs/fueloil.php#1124

If you don't want to use what Mercury suggests, use any oil you pull off the shelf at Walmart. There aren't any marine engine failures from using the "wrong" brand of oil........it's all been used successfully.


Cheers,


Rick

 

[timfives]

Re: Type of oil used

Well.....


Let's make this easy.

click the following link.

http://www.mercurymarine.com/serviceandwarranty/mercruiserfaqs/fueloil.php#1124

If you don't want to use what Mercury suggests, use any oil you pull off the shelf at Walmart. There aren't any marine engine failures from using the "wrong" brand of oil........it's all been used successfully.


Cheers,


Rick

See no controversy here. Nothing here but solid information. Gosh I love IBoats!

Rick, thanks for the link, that sums it for me.

T

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Type of oil used

I'll even add the small print for those of us that forgot our "cheaters"!!

NOTE: The use of non-detergent oils, multi-viscosity oils (other than as specified), non-FC-W rated synthetic oils, low quality oils or oils that contain solid additives are specifically not recommended.

 

[achris]

Re: Type of oil used

I'll even add the small print for those of us that forgot our "cheaters"!!

NOTE: The use of non-detergent oils, multi-viscosity oils (other than as specified), non-FC-W rated synthetic oils, low quality oils or oils that contain solid additives are specifically not recommended.

Let the games begin!

 

[skargo]

Re: Type of oil used

I don't believe the search function works for 3 letter words, unfortunately.

 

[PitchFork]

Re: Type of oil used

I use what Manual #17 for my engine tells me to use Marine Engine Oil so I use Mercruiser 20W-50. Yes it costs a little more to use to but I only change it once a year.

Striaght from the Manual:
"Crankcase Oil
To help obtain optimum engine performance and to
provide maximum protection, we strongly recommend
the use of Quicksilver 4-Cycle Marine Engine
Oil. If not available, a good grade, straight weight, detergent
automotive oil of correct viscosity, with an API
classification of SH, CF/CF-2 may be used.
The following chart is a guide to crankcase oil selection.
Oil filter should always be changed with oil.
In those areas where recommended straight weight
oil is not available, a multi-viscosity 20W-40 (SH, CF/
CF-2) or, as a second but less preferable choice,
20W-50 (SH, CF/CF-2 ) may be used."

 

[Rocky_Road]

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I vote for peanut oil.

And I vote for recycled McDonald's fry oil...I have been using it for decades, and I am spoiled by that great french fry aroma while cruising. I used to get the fry oil at a great discount...but my 'contact' got busted selling out the 'back door'.

 

[timfives]

Re: Type of oil used

I don't believe the search function works for 3 letter words, unfortunately.

I tried oil, engine oil, and a couple other related and it only returned errors.

T

 

[rjlipscomb]

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I vote for peanut oil.

My wife (BOSS) won't let me use anything other than 100% Pure VIRGIN Olive Oil. ... I know, it's hard finding virgin olives these days.

 

[rjlipscomb]

Re: Type of oil used

Back to the question:

I use the manufacturer's recommended oil. Read your owner's manual and then decide for yourself. I never would have realized OIL can be such a topic of varied wisdom. To save you a lot of reading, the responses on iboats will mirror what you find in your average auto parts depot. Only with a lot more vigor and passion. GOOD LUCK

 

[frank246]

Re: Type of oil used

Who needs engine oil when there is '"motor-up"
Its amazing Jim!