Got a new to me 2008 Yamaha 90hp 2 stroke. The motor has less than 50 hrs on it and looks like it just left the showroom. I will definitely run e-free in it but cringed when i saw the price of Yamalube 2 stroke oil. Is it really worth paying extra or is there a cheaper alternative?
17’ Mako //90hp Mercury
16’ Alumacraft // 20hp Yamaha
14’ War Eagle // 9.8hp Tohatsu
It’s worth it in my opinion
Run Penzoil & you’ll be fine. Yamalube is made my chevron/Texaco. Nothing but some eyes & labels are the difference.
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^^Yep, even QuickSilver from Walmart met all of Yamaha’s requirements last time I read an article about it.
Wadmalaw native
16’ Bentz-Craft Flats Boat
WITH ANY CARBED 2 STROKE, YOU CAN USE ANY TCW-3 RATED OIL.
THEY ARE NOT VERY PARTICULAR ABOUT OIL.
HOWEVER, TH EDIFFERENCE IN ALL OF THE OILS IS THE ADDITIVES.
THE CHEAP OILS WILL SMOKE MORE AND CAUSE CARBON TO BUILD UP MUCH FASTER.
IF YOU DO ANNUAL CARBON TREATMENTS LIKE YOU SHOULD, THE CHEAP OIL WILL NOT BE AN ISSUE.
THAT DOES NOT APPLY TO A DIRECT INJECT MOTOR.
USE THE FACTORY OIL IN THOSE MOTORS
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Understanding that Chris is the expert; I must input my 2 cents. I used to be a quicksilver only person with my mercs, but I have been running the walmart (TCW3) oil for 15 years now in a 1995 Force 40hp with no issues. That said I do perform annual maintenance to include plug changes, filter, and etc.
Good luck.
Pennzoil TCW-3 has worked well for me over the last 6 years on 90 and 150 Yamaha 2-strokes. Like with anything else, regular maintenance is the key.
Dave
2005 Sea Pro sv2100
2002 Yamaha 150 2-Stroke
2000 Sea Pro 170CC
Yamaha 90 2-Stroke
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I personally don’t like getting told by a dealer that I have to use “their” oil. I look for quality and usually that does mean more money, but money well spent.
Go to Amazon and order some Klotz OUTBOARD TECHNIPLATE® I’ve torn down several outboards and more dirt bikes… Very little if any carbon build up and never seen an oil related failure.
Don’t get the original techniplate as it is not certified.
It smells good too. I use it in my chainsaw, weed wacker… anything 2 stroke. Have even used it as an upper cyl lubricant in a couple of alcohol motors.
OUTBOARD TECHNIPLATE®
• Recommended for 2-stroke Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki and Yamaha outboards
• Certified warranty compliant: NMMA RL#93101 TC-W3, JASO FD, DFI
• Improved throttle response
• Increases RPMs
• Identifiable Klotz red…Smells like Klotz
• Virtually eliminates smoke and carbon
• Prevents rust and corrosion
• Fast, easy starting
• Pre-mix or oil injection
• Perfect for new generation of 2-stroke direct injection and E-injection outboard motors
• Blends with gasoline
I have been using Pennzoil for 10 years. Used Walmart brand once but never again as it smokes too much. Pennzoil has been just fine and you cab usually find it for well under $20.
“Apathy is the Glove into Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”, but really, who cares?
I suggest you do dip into the wallet for the Yamaha ring free additive though. About $20 for 12oz, but that’ll treat 120 gallons of gas.
2002 17’SeaHunt
Pennzoil at Sams Club is all I have run for 10 years. Last year at the end of the season thay had it for $6.99 a gal and i bought 30 gal, wish i had bought more.
Pennzoil 20 years in Johnsons and Yamahas no issues…
If you ain’t hooked, you ain’t doing it right.
14’ Duracraft w/twin 25 Johnsons
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I really appreciate hearing what everyone does. Sounds like opinions are all over the board. The motor is a 2008 Yamaha 90hp 2 stroke , last year they ever made them. In the little over a week I’ve had it, I’ve been out 5 times and burned roughly 40 gallons and have maybe used half a jug of yamalube. For now I’m going to stick to yamalube since the cost is within a buck or two difference per trip. Boat is honestly fuel efficient as hell in my opinion for a 2 stroke. Been getting 4-5 mpg.
17’ Mako //90hp Mercury
16’ Alumacraft // 20hp Yamaha
14’ War Eagle // 9.8hp Tohatsu
17’ Key West // 90hp Yamaha