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ciaoderhead 07-17-2008 01:53 AM

I run Klotz in my 260's with great sucess

4mulafastech 07-17-2008 07:08 AM

Maxima Castor 927

Carbed 2.5's on nitrous oxide turning 8800 rpm. Had over 240 hours on the engines before selling. Never an oil related problem, very clean, and smells great too! Downside... expen$ive.

D Harry 07-17-2008 09:11 AM

Thanks all,

I have a choice of 2 types.

Harry

throttleup 07-17-2008 10:09 AM


Originally Posted by D Harry (Post 2626453)
Thanks all,

I have a choice of 2 types.

Harry

Harry are you a freind of Herman A.?

Julie

socalstone 07-17-2008 10:12 AM

I had a performance Merc outboard long time ago- tried a lot of different oils. Liked Amsoil the best. Once I discovered it, I never used anything else.

D Harry 07-17-2008 11:49 AM

Julie,

It is Herman. But everyone calls me Harry!

ziemer 07-17-2008 12:07 PM


Originally Posted by D Harry (Post 2625299)
Thanks all for your response. I have to opt for Mercury optimax oil, cause there are no agents for Penzoil, klotz and Amsoil. but there is an agent for lucas oil do they have a good product for this motor

Harry

If you're gonna run a Mercury oil in that 280, run the Performance Blend. I would NOT run an oil made for the Opti's.

Personally, I run the Klotz R-50 in my 260, however I may be switching to the Alisyn ProPower, which is also a 100% synthetic and is an excellent product. You can buy it direct from them.

http://aerospacelubricants.thomasnet.com/viewitems/market-marine/alisyn-propower-2-cycle?&bc=100|1003|3001079&forward=1

throttleup 07-17-2008 01:36 PM


Originally Posted by D Harry (Post 2626702)
Julie,

It is Herman. But everyone calls me Harry!

Hello My Friend!

I will email you later with all the info I have gathered.

Julie

berns29scarab 07-17-2008 05:16 PM

the only oil i used on my oil injected 300x's was the Merc Premium plus

minxguy 07-17-2008 07:31 PM

Mercury's Performance Blend oil is tough to beat, excellent flim strength an very clean burning.

Ken


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