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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The Best Bass Lures

Let’s face it, when it comes to lures, almost all bass fishermen have a different opinion on what works best. But amongst several bass fishermen, the buzz frog is regarded as one of the best lures for a multitude of circumstances. Buzz frogs are imitation frogs with a solid body and a pair of extending rear legs. Bass just can’t resist the temptation of a buzz frog that creates a lot of noise and commotion in the water with its swimming legs. The bass have an instinct to strike the moving frog, and it’s appealing to that natural instinct that makes this lure one of the best. Buzz frogs are also excellent lures regardless of the weather conditions; whether it’s sunny, overcast, or a downpour, bass love to strike at this lure.

No bass fisherman would be caught without their trusty boat, and all bass fishermen know that Yamaha makes the best outboard motors for smaller craft. The professionals also recommend keeping a supply of outboard oil, gasoline, and repair tools on the boat at all times. No one wants to be caught stranded in the middle of a lake!

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Don’t Scare The Fish!

Decades ago, most fishermen used rowboats or even canoes to fish on lakes, but nowadays, outboard motors are much more common. There’s nothing worse than finding the perfect fishing spot and having some bonehead speed by you in a boat with an outboard motor. Because of the noise produced and the pollution they cause, some lakes don’t even allow outboard motors. For this reason, several of the leading manufacturers of outboard motors, like Yamaha, have dedicated themselves to creating quieter models. These new outboards would be created with the goal of being allowed use on all lakes throughout the world.

While the technology for a quieter outboard motor might not be perfected for several years to come, it’s nice to know that fishermen can look forward to using their outboard motors on all bodies of water. Yamaha has already made several significant advancements towards quieter motors using a lot of their same outboard engine technology and even the same Yamaha 2M oil. In a few years it’s possible Yamaha and other leading manufacturers will have a quiet motor on the market.

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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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Two Stroke Oil for Snowmobiles

When it comes to snowmobiling, it’s important to use two stroke oil with a low ash content. If you’re not sure whether the oil you want to use is low ash, check for a label that reads “Low-Ash TC-W3”, or something similar. If you can’t find a label that reads as such, you probably shouldn’t use that oil. There are several two stroke oils that are formulated for snowmobiles, but in general, any TC-W3 certified two stroke oil that also has low ash content will work. Yamalube 2S oil, while not formulated for sole use in snowmobiles, works great.

Yamalube 2S oil is a special blend of oil that is suitable for all temperatures, including freezing conditions which makes it perfect for snowmobiles. In addition, Yamalube 2S oil is widely available from most retailers and online.

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Precautions for Personal Watercraft

Personal watercraft, also known as Jet Skis and WaveRunners, are enjoyed by millions of people around the world. But when riding a personal watercraft, it’s important to have fun, but also to be aware of safety precautions. The most important safety precaution for all personal watercraft riders is wearing a life jacket. In the event of an accident, a life jacket can save your life. It’s also important to maintain a keen sense of spatial awareness; be aware of boats, swimmers, and other personal watercraft at all times. Carrying a whistle is also a good idea in case of an emergency.

Your personal watercraft should be well maintained; it’s important to winterize it in the fall, and replace all essential fluids, including Yamalube 2W oil, during the spring before taking it out on the water. If you’re not an expert on personal watercraft, having your machine checked by a mechanic every couple years is not a bad idea either.

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Where to Purchase Oil for a Jetski

There are a lot of places you can find the two stroke oil necessary for Jetskis and WaveRunners, but to purchase the best quality oil, you need to know where to buy. In general, department stores like Wal-Mart have a good selection of products, but don’t carry the specialized oil needed for optimal Jetski and WaveRunner performance. There are several brands to consider, but Mercury Quicksilver, Yamalube 2W, and Yamalube 2M oil are all safe bets. You want to ensure that your oil is TC-W3 certified, regardless of which brand you use. Most of the time however, if an oil is from a reputable manufacturer like Yamaha, Evinrude, or Mercury, you can rest assured it is TC-W3 certified even if it’s not listed on the bottle.

The best places to buy two stroke oil are small marinas or online. If you live near a marina, you can purchase there, but if you want to save yourself some time, purchasing online is a way to buy as well.

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Two Stroke Engine Advantages

While representing a much older technology, two stroke engines still have some significant advantages over their more advanced four stroke counterparts. The three main advantages include:

1.) Two stroke engines weigh less: two stroke engines don’t have valves, which simplifies their construction and reduces total weight.

2.) Two stroke engines have more power: two stroke engines fire once every revolution while four stroke engines fire once every other revolution.

3.) Two stroke engines work in all orientations: a two stroke engine works the same right side up as it does inverted, sideways, or diagonal, four stroke engines have trouble functioning if they’re not right side up.

These advantages make two stroke engines a simpler and at times more effective option for a motor. However, two stroke engines also cannot provide enough power to much larger objects. Two stroke engines all use two cycle oil for lubrication. The oil itself is formulated to cope with the intense conditions under which two stroke engines operate.

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Utilizing a Manual Oil Pump

Now and then it’s necessary to suck the oil out of your engine. When draining the oil through a conventional drain port, sometimes excess oil is left in the tank. When you need to drain all the oil it’s best to use an oil pump, but amongst oil pumps, there are a few different types. You have your standard electric pumps, your manual pumps, and your fluid extractor kits.

With an electric pump, some need to be plugged in while others run off batteries or a charge, because of this, pumps can sometimes be inconvenient. Manual pumps tend to do the most thorough job extracting oil, but also require the attention of the owner and more effort. Fluid extractor kits are like manual pumps but streamlined for easier use, and though they cost a bit more, these tend to be the best deal. Chances are if you’re removing the oil you’ll also want to have a supply of Yamaha oil (or your preferred brand) on hand for replacement.

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The Great Outboard Motor Oil Debate

If there is one aspect of outboard motors that no two users agree on, it’s whether to use manufacturer branded outboard motor oil or a generic outboard motor oil. You can think of outboard motor oil needing to meet a quality benchmark that is enforced by the TCW3 standards; this is the bare minimum. In addition to meeting these standards, all outboard motor oil contains different additives. For example, the Yamalube brand from Yamaha is marketed as being ideal for use in Yamaha outboard motors.

When it comes down to it, the additives in outboard motor oil make all the difference. While an outboard motor oil made by Pennzoil won’t have the same additives as that of one made by Yamaha, Evinrude, or Mercury, it does contain the basics needed to meet TCW3 standards. For the avid outboard motorist, using manufacturer produced oil makes sense, as these owners will tend to use their engine more. For the owner who uses their outboard motor just a handful of times each year, a generic oil will work fine.

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Two Cycle Oil Shelf Life

I’ve often received questions about whether two cycle oil has a shelf life, and if we’re talking about unused oil sitting on a shelf, then no. There’s no reason you can’t use two cycle oil that was refined even 50 years ago, though it won’t contain the same additives as newer oil. However, you shouldn’t leave oil in your oil tank for more than a year without use. Under these circumstances, the oil can solidify and become quite gelatinous. When the engine is started with this kind of oil inside of it, it can cause serious damage.

The real reason you would use Yamaha 2S oil over Pennzoil two cycle oil made in the 1950s is because the additives in the newer oil will help your engine to run better. In addition, you don’t know whether those older oils are TC-W3 certified; most certainly they wouldn’t meet the modern standards for two cycle oil.

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Interchangeable Yamaha Oils

While Yamaha’s marketing department will convince consumers that their 2M and 2W oils are quite different, in most cases the two are interchangeable. The Yamaha 2W oil is marketed as oil designed for personal watercraft. The Yamaha 2M is marketed as oil designed for sport boats and personal watercraft. Because the 2W oil is a newer product with a more specific purpose, it’s often perceived as the best oil for personal watercraft. But both the 2M and the 2W contain the same additives designed to keep your engine working under high stress conditions.

The conditions under which sport boats and personal watercraft are used are often much different from traditional watercraft. Because of the resistance from the water and the need for quick acceleration and braking, there is more strain put on a watercraft engine than the standard automobile engine. It’s necessary to use oil that contains special additives to increase performance and reduce condensation in the gas tank. For sport boats or personal watercraft, Yamaha 2M oil is an excellent choice.

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Yamaha | Outboard Motor Oil - Part 23