Posted by Jeffrey Stone on 05/06/16 - 3:23 PM
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tedious wrote:
1) Read the owner's manual to find out the oil requirements for your motor.
2) Buy any brand or type oil that meets those requirements.
Chances are this will lead you to TCW-3 oil. Use any one of them - it really does not matter in the slightest to longevity or reliability. You may find one brand smokes more or less than others (although I doubt it) so if you care about that, buy the one that smokes less.
Tim
I agree with Tim TCW-3 is mandated by the government per Government Specs. If you have EVER done work for the Gov't, a spec is a spec and they DO NOT DEVIATE (no matter how much extra work or money it takes!) All of the name brands will meet this qualification. The off brands state that they are compliant but who knows how stringent government testing is on oil! LMAO!I have twin one 1996 and one 1997, 115hp Ocanrunners. I purchase a name brand typically, Pennzoil, Valvoline ect.
Garrris, sounds like you had trouble with a stuck piston?? On what?
Edited by Jeffrey Stone on 05/06/16 - 3:28 PM