oils

[phil simms]

Well first off hello everyone hope the fishing is hot where youre all at.i have a 99 merc 225 optimax and i have been running qiucksilvers synthetic blend oil in it but now at 30 dollars a gallon i was going to switch to pennzoil synthetic blend 14 dallors a gallon everything looks the same but was wondering what everyone thinks this a good move or not thanks

 

[TritonGlenn]

This subject has been bounced around on several boards with different results and suggestions.



My way of thinking regarding outboard two-stroke oil is this - If the manufacturer of my outboards name isn't on the jug, it ain't going into my engine. Outboards are the only thing I'm this way about. Everything else I own runs with Amsoil inside it - Truck, Jeep, lawnmower, chainsaw, weedeater, leaf blower, etc... But my Mercury outboard only gets Mercury or Quicksilver branded oil. It just isn't worth the risk to me.



All the best,

Glenn

 

[THOMMO59]

Try to find out who actually makes the Quiksilver oil that your using, more than likely it will be a main stream name like Amsoil or Pensoil etc, then you can get some accurate information from the manufacturer. Many, many moons ago, Chrysler (remember them?) had their own oil, but I can tell you, it was Texaco and labelled for Chrysler.

 

[Bob Bourget2]

The Pennzoil synthetic blends are fine for sleeve sleeved motors {such as yours}. Personally, I use Amsoil in everything I own.......:blink:

 

[Dave McClatchie]

Had the same problem - I tried the pennzoil in my merc 30 and merc 150 and both purr along just fine

 

[TOMMY RICH]

I quit using Quicksilver two years ago and run Penzoil (cheaper) with no issues...still smokes like a freight train:lol:

 

[Kenny Guess]

Phil, Someone correct me here, but I think you should be running DFI oil in your Opti Max. Is that right Bob? I was told by the Merc. dealer that the Opti motor needs that type of oil............ DFI runs about $34 a gallon, not cheap but if that is what is recommended, that is what I am using.

 

[Bob Bourget2]

Yes, that is correct when using MERCURY branded products, "DFI" or "OPTI" oils should be used in that series of engines.

 

[phil simms]

YES kenny DFI OIL penzoil synthetic is the same as quick silver in every way but the name and the price and Bob B gave the right answer, when saying even he doesnt use merc oils and he bleed black. Thanks every one I love my merc hate my merc shes everything you would want in a motor as long as i treat her right she should be around forever.