For me, I use exactly what the manufacture recommends -- several reasons --To all you folks still running older Mercury outboards. Are you using mercury recommended Quicksilver or switched to other name brands like Lucas?
My outboard is a 1997 150hp.
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Sounds like my 1998 Mercury Force 120hp. Just keep up with preventive maintenance and she has ran strong! I do the same and run the gas out of the engine on the trailer before I pull her out of the water. I do love the smell of an old 2 stroke engine on a crisp spring morning...I have a 2003 Mercury 90 (carbureted, oil injected). I have been using the Cabelas semi-synthetic oil for more than 10 years, never had any issues, still running strong! I run the gas out after every use, this engine has only needed new plugs, changed lower unit oil and a new impeller every few years with absolutely no other maintenance. While I look forward to a cleaner, quieter 4 stroke on my next boat, that wont be for a while with the crazy boat market right now!!!
View attachment 115702003 yammie 130 2 smoker. Everything dorado and Davew said. I use yamalube cuz for the couple extra bucks per gallon it makes me feel good to put in what the manufacturer makes for it. No warranty lol. I smoke and smell but man that hole shot is ridiculous and she starts every time.
TR
That is the only thing about a four stroke, kinda doggy out of the hole. I would like a good peppy two stroke some time. Except for buying the oil.View attachment 115702003 yammie 130 2 smoker. Everything dorado and Davew said. I use yamalube cuz for the couple extra bucks per gallon it makes me feel good to put in what the manufacturer makes for it. No warranty lol. I smoke and smell but man that hole shot is ridiculous and she starts every time.
TR
Yamalube is some great oil! When I was racing two strokes I either ran Yamalube or Golden Spectro... Love the smell of Yamalube!View attachment 115702003 yammie 130 2 smoker. Everything dorado and Davew said. I use yamalube cuz for the couple extra bucks per gallon it makes me feel good to put in what the manufacturer makes for it. No warranty lol. I smoke and smell but man that hole shot is ridiculous and she starts every time.
TR
And the thing about double oiling is that it creates more heat and makes the engine run lean...Double oiling was a common practice for some back in the day. Talk about smoke. Yikes.