Cabela's Outboard Oil

[Jeff Green]

Does anyone run the Cabela's outboard oil in their Ficht Johnson outboard? I have a 1998 150hp and troll a lot with it and never had it load up or anything like that. The Johnson dealer said to be sure to run the Evinrude oil which I did for a time. Then I just couldn't resist the lower price (about 1/2) of the Cabela's oil. I ran a few gallons through and didn't notice any difference. But after servicing the motor last fall, the Johnson guys still say to burn the Evinrude oil. It made me a little jumpy and I'm on my way to Cabela's today (family road trip:-) with intentions to return three gallons of their oil. Any thoughts from you experts? Thanks!

[M.R.Fish]

I'm sure your mechanic would love to sell you oil although any TCW III rated oil will work just fine. I have been using the cheaper brands for several years with no problems. Make sure it says TCW III on the label. This is a rating given to outboard motor oils for lubricating qualities anything else may come with regrets.

[Big Tiller]

I've run Cabela's Oil in my last two Mercury 125's the past 7 years. Not only is it cheaper, I know it provides less smoke and smells better than Merc oil. Both motors have run flawless, plus Cabela's oil is semi synthetic and less toxic. And TC-W3 rated.

[Bob G2]

Being that there is a special Ficht oil, I would suggest you post this up in the Boats/Motors Board and ask for Seahorse if he is still around.