2 Stroke Oil | Outboard Motor Oil - Part 13

2 Stroke Pollution Solution

2 Stroke Pollution Solution

In developing nations, 2 stroke engines are an integral part of transportation for both people and goods. In fact, over most of Asia, three-wheeled auto-rickshaws that utilize 2 stroke engines are some of the most popular means of transportation. However, with auto-rickshaws in excess of 1 million, these small vehicles can cause a significant amount of pollution due to their cheap engine design. While 2 stroke engines are reliable, cheap, and don’t require a lot of maintenance, the average 2 stroke engine produces twice or even three times as much pollution as a similar 4 stroke engine. The reason for this is because 2 stroke engines burn a mixture of gasoline and 2 stroke oil that is common to most if not all 2 stroke engines. The 2 stroke engine does not have fuel injection, and thus are central contributors to particulate pollution in the air.

However, there are several manufacturers of 2 stroke engines that are innovating and continuing to improve upon the design of 2 stroke engines with the goal of reducing pollution. Manufacturers like Evinrude, the premier designer of outboard motors, have created more efficient 2 stroke engines and also formulated 2 stroke oil to reduce particulate emissions. It is because of these innovations that 2 stroke engines will persevere for some time to come.

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Yamalube Oil: Formulated for Performance

Yamlube Oil: Formulated for Performance

Yamalube oil was designed to provide owners of Yamaha motors with a precision-blended oil to optimize performance. Yamaha selects from the best lubricants when formulating their oils, but the performance enhancing additives are what make Yamalube oil spectacular. These additives aren’t found in standard oils, and Yamalube uses more and better additives than their competition for optimized performance in all Yamaha engines. The additives in all Yamalube oil fight engine corrosion and varnish, prevent wear, and reduce friction. The result is an engine that performs at a higher level and has a longer life. In addition, all Yamalube formulas, including Yamalube 2S oil, 2M oil, and 2W oil, meet and exceed API certifications as recommended for use in Yamaha engines.

Yamalube oil is the choice amongst more than just Yamaha owners, as it can be used in all kinds of engines including weed eaters, outboard motors, and snowmobiles with the best results.

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Yamalube Highlights High Performance Oils

Yamalube Highlights High Performance Oils

In 2008, Yamaha introduced new packaging for their entire line of high performance motor oils. The Yamalube line of oil has represented the pinnacle of performance motor oil for more than a decade, and with their new packaging, Yamaha seeks to put the spotlight on their new oil. While Yamaha still manufactures two stroke motor oil, their new line of four stroke Yamalube motor oil is drawing the most attention. This new line of Yamalube oil offers conventional, hybrid, and synthetic oil for a full range of vehicles. Yamalube is the ideal oil for outboard engines, sportbikes, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, and much more. The new Yamalube oil is designed to meet stricter standards for the prevention of damage to the environment, and in addition, offer better performance. Newer Yamalube oils will now be contained in a bold new bottle with distinctive diamond plate and a custom 3-D mold.

The new Yamalube oils are available at dealerships across the country at the affordable prices expected from Yamaha. Because Yamalube oil is designed by the same engineers who create Yamaha’s engines, the oil features increased performance and will help the engine last longer.

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Improving Outboard Fuel Economy 3.0

Improving Outboard Fuel Economy 3.0

With costs of fuel and oil liable to rise during the summer months, it’s important to implement practices to improve the fuel economy of your outboard motor. One essential practice that keeps all engines in the best condition is performing regular tune ups. Make sure to replace the spark plugs, use the proper mix ratio of fuel to 2 stroke oil, and check other components that can affect fuel efficiency. Be sure to consult the owner’s manual for the recommended service schedule. The trim angle of the engine can also influence the fuel economy, for example, if the engine is trimmed in too much forcing the bow down, it can be harder on the engine. The proper trim angle can also be found in the owner’s manual.

In addition to the above practices, it’s important to drive the boat in a safe manner. Don’t slam the fuel lever, don’t drive at excessive speeds, and cruise at a safe speed. Reckless drivers tend to have engines that won’t last as long. It’s essential to practice safety when operating a boat.

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The Best All Around Oil

The Best All Around Oil

Yamaha provides an entire line of motor oil for various different engines including two stroke and four stroke engines, and those designed for specific conditions on land, in the water, and in colder temperatures. When it comes to two stroke engines, the Yamaha 2S oil is the superior choice for a number of different purposes. Whether it’s a chainsaw, an outboard motor, or a snowmobile, Yamaha 2S oil is dependable motor oil that is formulated to accommodate the lubrication demands of a wide range of engines. While Yamaha 2S oil doesn’t contain a lot of the specific additives that some other motor oils contain, it works well in most two stroke engines.

There are several other brands of two stroke motor oil that bear the Yamaha label including Yamaha 2M oil and Yamaha 2W oil. These oils are formulated for the specific engine conditions in sport boats and WaveRunners, but Yamaha 2S oil is also usable for both these engines though the performance will not be as great.

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Two Stroke Engines Alive and Well

Two Stroke Engines Alive and Well

While two stroke engines have received a lot of criticism due to their excessive pollution, the two stroke engine is still alive and well and newer models designed to have lower emissions are in development. The two leading manufacturers of two stroke engines are Mercury and Yamaha. Mercury quit building traditional two stroke engines for a short period after 2005, but then brought back its models over time. Yamaha offers more than a dozen different two stroke engines that boast the latest in low emissions innovation.

While two stroke engines are still available at large, not all people swoon over the older engines. Two stroke engines burn about 30% more fuel than a low emissions four stroke engine, and can also be harder to start, won’t troll or idle at a smooth rate, and make more noise. Most two stroke engines also require pre-mixed fuel, and there’s always the chance of needing to replace a fouled spark plug. For two stroke owners, it’s a good idea to purchase bulk motor oil for these engines that can be guzzlers.

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Brief History of the Yamaha WaveRunner

Brief History of the Yamaha WaveRunner

Yamaha’s first personal watercraft, the WaveRunner, started to appear in retail stores in 1986, with the invention of the Yamaha WaveRunner 500. Yamaha broke into the personal watercraft market after Kawasaki’s Jet Ski and Bombardier’s Sea-Doo had started to see a spike in sales. Despite the names Jet Ski and Sea-Doo being brand specific names for personal watercraft, the names have now become synonymous with all stand-up (Jet Ski) and sit-down (Sea-Doo) personal watercraft. The WaveRunner marked Yamaha’s entry into the lucrative personal watercraft market, and soon the WaveRunner personal watercraft was considered top of the line.

Before 2000, Yamaha had cycled through several different names for their personal watercraft including the WaveJammer, WaveBlaster, and WaveRaider. These names represented specific models of personal watercraft, but as of 2000, all of Yamaha’s personal watercraft are named WaveRunner, with a different designation of model attached to the end, for example, the WaveRunner XLT 1200. Yamaha also formulated their Yamalube 2W oil for specific use with their WaveRunner personal watercraft.

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Yamaha Develops New Synthetic Oil

Yamaha Develops New Synthetic Oil

In their continued efforts to provide their customers with the highest quality vehicles, engines, parts, components, and fluids, Yamaha recently developed a new line of synthetic oil. The new Yamalube oil is a full synthetic designed for high performance in snowmobiles. The 0W-40 oil features high grade lubricants and provides unrivaled lubricity, helping the engine to function at peak performance. The new oil bonds with metal engine components to create a shield against wear and also resist thermal breakdown under high heat conditions in snowmobiles. This new Yamalube oil is just one of many innovations from Yamaha, a company known for bold new thinking.

The Yamaha Parts and Accessories Group, where the new Yamalube oil was developed, worked closely with the Yamaha Factory Snocross Team to develop the new synthetic oil. Sub-zero temperatures combined with professional snowmobilers make for extreme engine conditions, and the Yamaha Factory Snocross Team only uses Yamalube oil in their snowmobiles.

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Features of Yamalube 2SS Motor Oil

Features of Yamalube 2SS Motor Oil

Yamalube 2S motor oil is one of the most trusted two stroke oils amongst amateurs, professionals, and sportsmen, and with good reason. Yamalube 2S oil has been formulated to provide several benefits that the standard mineral oil does not. Yamalube 2S oil reduces engine smoke and carbon and varnish deposits, and also provides excellent lubrication.

The semi-synthetic formula used in Yamalube 2S oil reduces visible smoke up to 50%, which also reduces the impact an engine using Yamalube 2S oil has on the environment. In addition, because of special synthetic additives, carbon and varnish deposits that build up over time are reduced by over 45%, preserving the condition and performance of the engine. Yamalube 2S oil is also renowned for its superior lubrication at all temperatures. The oil contains additives that regulate temperature allowing the engine to operate in extreme heat and cold conditions. Yamalube 2S oil is the universal oil preferred in most all two stroke engines.

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The Purpose of Marine Engine Oil

The Purpose of Marine Engine Oil

While most all boat owners recognize that oil serves some purpose and must be changed now and then or pre-mixed into the gasoline, some don’t know what oil does inside the actual marine engine. The oil’s job is to stop all the metal surfaces in the engine from grinding together and becoming damaged from friction. Most people recognize that oil serves as a lubricant, but oil also needs to hold in suspension the byproducts of combustion like silica and acid. Oil cleans the engine of these chemicals, because otherwise build-ups would occur and wear down the engine at a remarkable pace.

Oil needs to lubricate and clean the engine under tremendous conditions of heat and pressure. Several engine oils, like outboard motor oil, contain special additives that help the engine work better under specific conditions. For example, outboard motor oil contains an additive to reduce condensation in the engine. For this reason, it’s important to use premium outboard motor oil in outboard engines.

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Innovative Two Stroke Engine Saves the Environment

Innovative Two Stroke Engine Saves the Environment

Just a few weeks past, Lotus unveiled its Omnivore two stroke research engine at the Geneva Motor Show. The engine was designed to run efficiently on renewable alcohol based fuels like ethanol, which are known for not being effective as the standard mix of petrol gasoline. The Omnivore features several innovations over the traditional two stroke engine, and allows it to achieve the same torque and power without an excess of exhaust. Lotus Engineering, a division of the well known Lotus Cars Limited, could have created a breakthrough that will echo throughout the automotive world, and even the world of smaller two stroke engines like lawnmowers, outboards, and snowmobiles.

There might come a day in the distant future where two stroke outboard motors no longer require motor oil for lubrication. It remains to be seen whether the most popular brands like Yamaha will redesign their Yamaha 2S oil to match the demands of the modern two stroke engine. But running your outboard motor on alcohol based fuels and reducing the pollution to the environment is a fun idea!

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World’s Largest Two Stroke Engine

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When we think of two stroke engines, often we imagine smaller motors used in outboards, motocross bikes, and jetskis. However, the world’s largest two stroke engine is 89 feet long and 44 feet wide; the size of a house! The engine is called the Wartsila-Sulzer RTA96-C, and it’s a two stroke diesel engine that is manufactured by Aioi Works in Japan. These enormous two stroke engines are designed to power super oil tankers and container ships. These engines often use a single propeller for simpler maintenance, and despite what people might think, the single propeller design has proven to last for a longer span of time.

These enormous engines consume about 39.5 barrels of bulk motor oil per hour. That means, in the current market, it costs about $34 to power these engines every minute! That’s an amazing amount of oil consumption, but with an engine the size of a house, it doesn’t seem all that unrealistic.

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