Outboard Motor Oil Question - A Different One

[Smokey]

My question is so very simple - in your experience which Outboard Engine Oil causes the least smoke. I don't care to hear about the pros and cons of aftermarket oil vs. oil with one or another Manufacturer's name on it. I don't care to hear from anyone who might say that they have used nothing but, Oh, say, Yamalube (or any other sort) for years and they think its great (how would they know - they don't have anything to compare it to). I'm just looking for answers from guys that have used a few different lubes and have noticed any particular difference. Remember, my only criteria is how much it smokes - I don't care about price, I don't care about it being bulk or bottled, I don't care if the name on it is a household word or if its something that has only been heard of on the Planet Gork. All I care about is smoke and the only people's comments that I care about are those who have some varied experience .... So tell me, what have you seen?

[REW]

The oil that smokes the least, is the oil that is in a 4-stroke motor.
All kidding aside - try Amsoil, I expect that you will find a significant difference.

Take care

REW

[buzzer IA]

Personally, I've never tried them, but I would think that a synthetic would be the answer to your situation..If all is true in advertising (LOL) I think I would give them a go..Might even try them myself..I have a '94 Mariner 75 HP that does puke out smoke when I first start up, and I run the crap out of it so it's not carboned up..I think that a good brand name synthetic may solve your problem..Good Luck and send some of the Oregon Monsters out our way..LOL
buzzer IA

[MR.Pike]

Tried lots, Worst so far is quicksilver premium. Better was OMC TCW3 But now I use Quaker State Full Synthetic. Hardly any smoke, Even at start up and after trolling for hours. No smoke to speak of. Good luck and happy shopping. <;{{{{<<( Mr.Pike

[jeff reed]

Used Quaker State Synthetic and Itasha last 2 years with little smoke. Just switched to Amsoil and it has even less smoke. Amsoil is 17.20 a gallon. Thats just 20 cents more than I was paying at WalMart for Quaker Synthetic. You will love it.

[Phil T.]

I've used OMC, Quicksilver, refinery brands, Lubrimatic, and Amsoil. Amsoil smokes much less, but I hate the odor. I wish I'd bought less than the gallon+ container.

[Ia]

I have never compared brands for smoke, but I would recommend trying the new Evinrude RAM synthetic. It was designed to burn cleaner for the newer finicky FICHT injected motors, so I would expect it to also burn cleaner in other brands of outboards too. (About $23 per gallon)

[GreggB]

I have tried several different brands synthetic and regular. The Quaker State synthetic didnt make my motor smoke any less than anything else but it made it run worse than anything else. It idled bad and always gave off a puff of white smoke when I started it. This year I started using OMC regular oil with very good results. Less smoke than anything else I've used in the the past and my 1990 Evinrude 110 runs and starts better than it ever has. It costs about the same as synthetic, but I'm sold.

[AquaMan]

I would have to agree with the Amsoil group. I have run the widest gambit of oils in the sleds, boats, 4 wheelers and even the chanisaws and stuff like that. The Amsoil produces very little smoke and, on some of the items I listed, none. The sleds are notorious for smoking at start up, but do not now. I used all the oil brands, Mercury, Articat, Skidoo, OMC, Quaker, Valvoline, Texaco, Huskevarna(sp)...yadda yadda yadda. None compaired to the Amsoil. $18/gal.

Smokeless on the water....

AquaMan~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[RiverRat]

I agree. I have a 1967 Evinrude and have used OMC 2-cycle outboard motor oil. I get no smoke from it. It runs me $9.95 per gallon.

[Hans]

Have used every brand there is. They all smoked about the same, so I quit using them. Now my engine doesn't smoke at all.

Hans

--
"There is nothing; absolutely nothing; half so much worth doing,
as simply messing about in boats." :-)

[Gunga Din]

I bought my boat used (Yamaha motor) and it pumped out blue smoke like a chimney. Finally burned it out and added Yamalube. No visible smoke, though I sometimes smell it when the top is up--and it runs great. I've since bought Amsoil but haven't added it yet as I'm waiting to burn out the Yamalube.

[Polski]

Not to diagree with all the above post, but I've always looked at the smoke as a sign of too much oil in ths gas. Weather you have oil injection or mix it yourself, the exact ratio is important. I know many people that tend to add more oil than called for, thinking a litte extra is a good thing. Make sure you have the right ratio and your smoke might go away no matter what brand you use. Just my thoughts.

[wild bill]

go with amsoil. you will be amazed.

[dummie]

I agree with Polski. A lot of smoke is due to not being precise in your mixture, That is if you have to mix. I have used many brands but use Lubri-Matic in this new Merc. No smoking so far. First time for LM for me. Good fishing, God bless.

[RiverRat]

My '67 Evinrude calls for a 50:1 fuel/oil mix. I keep a measuring cup on board. To get the correct ratio take gallons x 2.67 = ounces of oil. Try to get as close to that number as possible. Example: 8.5 gallons x 2.67 = 22.7 ounces of oil.

[OilHead]

Since you're trying to be so precise, the correct amount of oil per gallon of gas at a ratio of 50:1 is 2.56 ounces, not 2.67. 128 ounces in a gallon divided by 50 equals 2.56ozs. The misconception probably arises because the containers say that at 50:1, one pint (16ozs) treats 6 gallons of fuel; that's actually 48:1, not 50:1. Really don't think you need to be so precise; what tool do you use that will measure oil accurately to hundredths of an ounce??
Good luck

[RiverRat]

Oilhead, If you read "Polski's" post you will see the reason for my precision in mixing my oil. If the label says "will treat 6 gallons" that is the unit of measure I use. As I have duel 12 gallon tanks, if I "add a little extra" it may not hurt. However, a little here, and a little there and then the smoke problem....