Fab1 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Anyone have first hand experience running this oil in an old tech outboard?I've run Yamalube since new on my boat and several other brands on other engines but never this.Its just Yamalube is a pain to source. Open to peoples experiences and opinions as very soon I'll be hitting the water again after along layoff. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonywardle Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I've not used myself. I;m guessing that it will have the same rating as your Yamalube (TW3?) The only thing that Yamaha will probably say is that you should use non-yamaha oil at the same ratio 100:1 Thats what Evinrude say with not using their oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 Yeah,just quietly I suspect it's a lure to keep you buying their oil.A bit like the car dealer that tells you you must get your new car serviced with them otherwise it voids your new car warranty. I know it will run fine on any tcw3 oil I was more concerned about more noticeable fumes,fouling etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raging Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) I use penrite in my other vehicles for ages. When I googled about penrite 2 stroke a while ago, hard to find many threads about it, main thing I came across was people using it in dirt bikes said it’s a great oil but bad odour. That was enough for me not to try it. The marine 2 stroke might be a completely different product, wasn’t motivated enough to go further. Edited July 11, 2018 by raging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 7 hours ago, raging said: I use penrite in my other vehicles for ages. When I googled about penrite 2 stroke a while ago, hard to find many threads about it, main thing I came across was people using it in dirt bikes said it’s a great oil but bad odour. That was enough for me not to try it. The marine 2 stroke might be a completely different product, wasn’t motivated enough to go further. Fair enough,i might give it a crack and see how it fares i guess.If i don't like it ill go back to the yamalube i guess or something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonywardle Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I wouldn't use motorcycle two stroke in an outboard, only marine two stroke. The other way around is ok, but I had heard that the outboards have more stress and that outboard oil was all you should ever use. I guess that the reason for the increase in mixing ratio with non vendor oils is so that it is smokier so they can then tell you that using their product produces less smoke, and not because the ration is 100:1 instead of 50:1, or is that just a conspiracy theory ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raging Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Penrite have marine 2 stroke, so you’d obviously use that. My mention of the motorcycle was that was the only feedback on penrite 2 stroke I could find. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmk1962 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 I think I posted previously, I found Penrite very smokey on start... I use Mercury Quicksilver Premium 2-Str (pricer) but much better... a shop stocks it. Cheers Zoran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Cheers guys ,ive taken all on board and will try the nulon marine 2 stroke or the others mentioned if i can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raging Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Report back. Upload smell samples ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 2 hours ago, raging said: Report back. Upload smell samples ? Wish I could upload smell samples of the bloke on the train today for you.I can only imagine how ripe he'd be come summer.I reckon abalone gut smells like roses compared to him.?On a serious note I'll let you all know how the nulon goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I always bought the one from a shop - when they are on sale. Never had any problems. Valvoline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Id be sticking to the manifacturers recommended oil brand. If its hard to get then just buy a larger quality. I use quicksilver in my mercury because thats what they recommend & at 200ml to 10ltrs well 5ltrs lasts me a fair while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 Yeah,i hear where your coming from.I forgot to ask if anyone knows a supplier of yamalube reasonably close to Campbelltown if they could please pm me. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raging Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 12 minutes ago, Fab1 said: Yeah,i hear where your coming from.I forgot to ask if anyone knows a supplier of yamalube reasonably close to Campbelltown if they could please pm me. Cheers. Pm sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 Just bought penrite oil today and will see how it fairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raging Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Is it relatively cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 $37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 23 hours ago, Fab1 said: Just bought penrite oil today and will see how it fairs. Went out today and am very happy with the penrite 2 stroke.Did smoke a little like the yamalube at start up and then nothing for the rest of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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