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On Sat, 9 Apr 2005 09:36:22 -0400, "SoFarrell"
wrote: "Larry W4CSC" wrote in message ... "Billgran" wrote in : Go to a library or find a a back issue of the March 2004 Trailer Boats Magazine. They reported on and lab tested both specialty 4-stroke outboard oils against ordinary car oils, including Mobil 1. The results were suprising.. Bill Grannis service manager Other than paying off some NMMA bureaucrat for "certification", what's so special about this wonderful lube oil, Bill? This scam reminds me of the TC-W3 scams.... What scam? It's the same as the Metz antenna scam - only different. :) Later, Tom |
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"Larry W4CSC" wrote in message ... "Billgran" wrote in : Go to a library or find a a back issue of the March 2004 Trailer Boats Magazine. They reported on and lab tested both specialty 4-stroke outboard oils against ordinary car oils, including Mobil 1. The results were suprising.. Bill Grannis service manager Other than paying off some NMMA bureaucrat for "certification", what's so special about this wonderful lube oil, Bill? This scam reminds me of the TC-W3 scams.... Hey Larry, Welcome back. It's been quite a while since you've been active here. Hope everything is OK with your organs, both musical and internal! How are things up North in Charleston? You will love the Trailer Boats oil article on the differences between the expensive special 4-stroke lubes and the "el cheapo" car stuff. It's right up your alley. Yamaha oil did the worst in the non-scientific rust test, while Mobil 1 and the semi-synthetic Evinrude oil did the best. Followed by Pennzoil 10W-30, Sierra, and Merc lubes. For anti-wear additives, once again Pennzoil came out on top and was named "best buy". That is a $1.29 per quart oil outperforming most $3.95 and up special lubes. This oil test was done just before the NMMA 4 stroke specs came about. The things that concern the motor companies was the lessening of anti-wear additives in regular car oil due to EPA regs and that car oils do not have to pass anti-rust, anti-foam, and fuel dilution tests. The main thing is to change outboard oil often due to the motors environment and high-speed rpms, compared to a car that loafs along at 2500 rpm @ 70 mph. Bill Grannis service manager |
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wrote in message ... On Sun, 10 Apr 2005 14:35:41 GMT, "Billgran" wrote: Followed by Pennzoil 10W-30, Sierra, and Merc lubes. Thanks for the encouragement Bill. I have been using Penzoil on my 2002 60 merc 4s when I don't use the real merc oil. I do change it at 100 hrs, which is about every 3 months for me. 1100 hours and still running great. I was finding the merc oil was showing a lower oil pressure around 75 hours then I switched to the Penzoil. It seems better. In the article it mentions that Merc recommended their stern drive 25-40 oil if the temps were above 80 degrees. Suzuki recommended a 20W-50 in hot weather. At 212 degrees (100 C), the Merc oil had a slightly higher viscosity than Pennzoil did, but both were still within specs, so I am surprised that you had higher oil pressure with Pennzoil. Bill Grannis service manager |
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