Motor Oil Mixed with Gas?

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Permalink Reply by Mark Haggard on January 13, 2010 at 6:57pm

That does not sound right. What type of engine do they have?

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Permalink Reply by Lisa on January 13, 2010 at 6:59pm

I'll ask and get back to you. Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Donald roth on January 14, 2010 at 2:23am

I seriously doubt that, your dad should check with the dealer. If it is a four stroke outboard, it will use a lube oil, likely SAE30, but not in the gas. A two stroke outboard should use a specific two stroke oil mixed in the gas at the recomended ratio. Get it straight before you blow up your Daddys new toy!

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Permalink Reply by Jeff & Rhonda on January 28, 2010 at 8:53am

Is this a "new" boat or just new to you? there was a time that SAE30 was used in the gas and I can remember seeing the lables as you describe. But these are very old motors. Not even the new 4 strokes use plain SAE30 especially in the gas as a mix.

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Permalink Reply by Lisa on January 28, 2010 at 10:14am

It's used- new to them. I should have clarified that when I made the post. My dad got a deal in exchange for some work he did for a guy. He said he wants to replace the motor but for now he wanted to get it running and check it out.

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Permalink Reply by Donald roth on January 29, 2010 at 1:28am

OK, Lisa, time for some facts...
What brand of motor, what year, what horsepower?
If you were serious, you would have googled all this long ago.
There are many forums that cater to outboard problems moderated by experts in the field.
BTW, if you get it running really good, I would love to take a ride!

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Permalink Reply by Lisa on January 29, 2010 at 10:44am

"If you were serious, you would have googled all this long ago."

We did. When my dad was first talking about it, I told him I was a member of this forum where there were some friendly people and I would put the word out for opinions. He has since solved his problem. No need to be snippy with me about it.

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Permalink Reply by RKR on January 30, 2010 at 4:54pm

You can't use SAE30, the ash content is too high, it will carbon foul the plugs, maybe the rings. You're safe to use TCW-3 2 stroke oil as a mix. Avoid the Walmart cheap brand, and use something better from OMC or Mercury. You cannot blow up the engine either way, but TCW-3 is what I'd use and you'll be safe as it's refined for outboard use. Start with 50:1 ratio.

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