I've run the cheapest or most convienent to buy, for 20 years or so in my
25hp johnson (duckboat). I did change plugs about 6-7 years ago even though
they looked OK. (I keep the changed set as spares).

Since getting and rebuilding a 200hp merc two years ago, I've been running
mostly some Citgo, by the gal, on sale at Bass Pro from time to time for
$3.88/gal. This seems to run as clean as the Walmart Tech, in both engines.
I'm obviously in the camp that, if it says TCW3, it's good enough.
LD
"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 17 Sep 2004 16:21:32 -0800, "Camilo"
wrote:

OK without getting into a full blown TCW3 debate, is your personal
opinion
that Castrol would be considered an "upper end" oil or a "lower end". I
don't want to debate whether the "upper end" is actually better than the
"lower end", because I know that is debatable. I just want to know if
Castrol TCW3 has a good reputation for marketing a quality product.


I think most of those entering into this argument fall into two camps:

(1) you are an idiot if you don't buy the cheapest TCW3 oil
available.... you are a victim of unreasoned FUD (fear, uncertainty,
and doubt),

(2) or you are better off spending the extra few dollars and buying
the manufacturers recommended (up charged) proprietary oil.


Personally, I don't remember any top vs. bottom discussion. IMHO, I'd
think "bottom" was pretty much a no-brainer and "top" would be the
challenge.

Anybody else have any thoughts?

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