Re: Marine Lubrication
 

DiamondPerformance, I am runnning the Valvoline NSL #VV851 which is a 6 qt case. Throw in one qt of the GM Oil Supplement per 14 qts.

Re: Marine Lubrication
 

ok how about additives lucas oil amsoil etc,,,,what are your thoughts..........My engine tuner whants the lucas put in my fresh motor

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Lucas increases "film strength" and "cushioning" properties of oil. Less metal to metal contact.

Why do some builders use this?

It works in getting oil to "stick" to moving parts better and cushion and perhaps smooth out a break-in. This would possibly reduce or post-pone the chance of "warranty related" problems. The builder is covering his azz.

Some builders will only warranty an engine if you use Redline oil as it has the highest film strength around and a ton of ZDDP and is a very "slick" anti-wear additive rich oil.

Either way it is not a bad thing to do in my opinion.

A "low/slow" break-in means more longevity. I am not one to go with a conventional oil that makes the "engine work". Why?

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Looking for oil for 2 stroke 2001 Sea Doo GTX's. My dad bought the kids some Sea Doos. No I really didn't want them, but I've got them. Apparently these specify the use of Bombardier Synthetic Oil. I went to Lake Cumberland Marine and bought a gallon for $42. I would like to use a good or superior substitute but pay less. Is there another option or can I buy in bulk?

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The Bombardier Product is an excellent product.

Amsoil Interceptor 2-cycle Synthetic Oil is as good or better. A case of 4 gallons goes for $120.00 plus shipping of about
$ 20.00. ($35/gal vs. $42/gal). I would consider it.

http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/ait.aspx

The good stuff pretty much all is priced around $9-10/qt. It will make your engine live a lot longer with faster starts and less fouling which helps prevent being stranded out in the middle of no where.

You are paying for peace of mind and as leisure time has a high price tag this stuff gets you to haveing fun faster and longer. A good spend. :p

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...............if the compounder/blended is a honest and builds a quality product, the only additive you need is an assembly lube when the engine is built. Most aftermarket additives contain zinc to increase the anti-wear, and a tackifier/viscosity improver to help restore the engines viscosity. Buy quality product from the start and you do not need additives. Ken

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Don't try to skimp
on the quality of the 2-cycle oil. One of the biggest reasons Sea Doo is asking for a synthetic is you probally have powervalves in your engine. (They are a chamber on the exhaust side of the motor before the exhaust pipe. they have a red adjustment screw in the middle and they are held together with a bail.) If you do not use a clean burning synthetic oil the valves will stick and your performance will suffer. Check with some snowmobile sites as they really have powervalve issues with the wrong type of oil. Ken

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I LOVE the 336! It is the perfect boat for where we are (LOTO), and even though it's 10 years old now it still looks current. The 353 is a stepped hull (mine isn't), and they get great reviews but I haven't ridden in/driven one. PM me if you want more info...

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Ken is right..don't skimp//the Amsoil syn 2-cycle is not about skimping..it is the same but cheaper.

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Cool graphics@! :D