Winterizing PWCs and WaveRunners

winterize pwc Before the weather gets too cold, it’s a good idea to winterize your PWC or WaveRunner. Winterizing your PWC or Waverunner ahead of time will help you get back on the water earlier next spring or summer. To start, you will want to drain the engine and ensure all the water is out of it. The best place to do this is right at the loading dock; start the engine a few times for no more than 30 seconds to flush out all the water. The next step is to clean up; wash the exterior and ensure that the watercraft is dry. Ensure that you fill up the gas tank to avoid condensation, and remember to store it in a cool place. It’s also a good idea to fill up on Yamalube 2W oil (or your preferred brand). The final steps are to replace the spark plugs and remove the battery.

When storing your watercraft, remember to plug the exhaust pipe with a bit of steel wool or a rag to prevent animals or bugs from nesting there. Be sure to cover your PWC or WaveRunner as well to keep it protected while in storage.

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Best Oil for Snowmobiles

If you’re lucky enough to own a snowmobile, chances are you’d like to know a little about the ideal oil to maintain performance and reduce emissions. The standard 2 stroke oil used in other engines won’t work as well for a snowmobile. It’s important to use 2 stroke oil that is suited for snowmobiles. For example, Yamalube 2R oil is intended for high performance racing. This oil contains the additives necessary to lubricate the engine under high stress conditions, and in addition, it produces less exhaust making cleaning the exhaust valves a breeze.

There are several different opinions on which oil works best in snowmobiles (like all kinds of engines), and often it’s a good idea to ask around about what different people have found works best. It’s a good idea to ask fellow snowmobilers what to use in your snowmobile as results often depend on the model.

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Manufacturer Recommended Motor Oil

When you purchase an outboard motor, motorcycle, waverunner, or any of a number of small vehicles and appliances that use motor oil, often the manufacturer will recommend the use of their branded motor oil. In some cases, the manufacturer might even tell the customer that the engine will wear down if a specific motor oil brand isn’t used. In most cases, this is not true. While the manufacturer’s branded motor oil can contain special additives that will help the engine run at its best, most motor oils intended for the same purpose will achieve the same effect. For example, a Yamaha dealer might recommend their Yamaha 2M oil for use in a Yamaha outboard motor, but an outboard motor oil from Evinrude or Mercury will work just as well.

Knowing that you can use other motor oils can save you a lot of money in the long run. Don’t just buy at the dealership either, shopping around at local marinas or online you can find better deals on motor oil.

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Changing Waverunner Oil

Changing the oil in a Waverunner is a relatively simple process, and it should be done about once every 100 hours of use. You’ll need a few basic items: an oil extractor (from your local marina), an oil rag, and your Waverunner user’s manual. The first step is to locate your oil filter using your user’s manual. Next, with the oil extractor, pump out about 2.5 quarts of oil. Next remove the old filter. Take your new filter and lube the O-ring with fresh oil, then tighten it down. Next add your standard Waverunner oil; Yamaha 2W oil for example. Make sure you don’t put too much oil in your Waverunner, or you can cause serious damage.

Once you’ve refilled the tank, hook up the water and run the Waverunner for about a minute. Check the dipstick when you’re done and make sure the tank is filled only to about the halfway mark.

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Yamalube 2M vs. 2W

Yamalube oils offer unrivaled quality and ensure that your engine remains in excellent condition throughout its lifespan. However, when it comes to comparing two Yamalube oils, like Yamalube 2M oil and Yamalube 2W oil, it’s not so easy to make a distinction. When selecting a Yamalube oil for your engine, first consider the kind of engine you have, and how you will be using it. For example, the Yamalube 2W oil contains large amounts of metallic additives, which is necessary for the constantly changing RPMs on a personal watercraft. Yamalube 2M is more designed for outboard motors, and is intended for use in extreme engine conditions, such as rapid acceleration in sports boats, or trolling on fishing boats.

Different formulations of outboard motor oil are intended to be used during different engine conditions. It’s also wise to check with the manufacturer of your engine and ensure that the kind of oil you are using will not void its warranty.

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Benefits of Yamalube 2-S Oil

The Yamalube brand of motor oil for use in snowmobiles, ATVs, and motorcycles has a number of unique benefits that conventional motor oils do not. Yamaha formulated their Yamalube 2S oil to withstand intense conditions, and help to preserve the longevity of the engine. Here are a few of the more well documented benefits of Yamalube 2S oil:

~Low Smoke – Yamalube 2S oil can reduce visible smoke by up to 50%; meaning less smoke when starting up and moving.

~Reduce Engine Wear – by using special additives, carbon build-up in the engine can be reduced by up to 40%, translating into extended engine life and better performance.

~All-Weather Performance – Yamalube 2S oil contains an additive to help maintain liquidity and prevent gelling in freezing conditions.

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Purchasing Motor Oil in Bulk

When purchasing motor oil by the drum, it’s important to be aware of a few key factors. First, recognize that as with most items purchased in bulk, it is possible to receive a discount when purchasing bulk oil. However, you wouldn’t want to purchase oil in bulk unless you intend to use it; oil drums are difficult to store (they’re heavy and unwieldy). Another common misconception about purchasing oil in bulk is in regards to purchasing online; often customers think that shipping on an oil drum will be extremely expensive and not worth it. However, depending on where you’re ordering your oil drum from, it can be in the moderate price range of about $30-40 for shipping. Since you’re probably spending a few hundred on the drum itself, if you have use for this much oil and find a good deal, it’s probably worth it.

You can purchase oil in drums from the manufacturers, or from various vendors at their physical stores, or online.

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The First Jet Ski Ride of the Year

When starting a jet ski after the winter months have ended, there are a number of precautions to be aware of beforehand. First you should take the jet ski out of storage before you intend to use it and check the engine. If you stored the jetski with fuel in the engine, add a fuel cleaner and a fuel stabilizer before starting it up. You will also want to change the engine oil, ensuring you use the appropriate type; ie. Yamalube 2W oil. Consult the owner’s manual for more information about the specific type of oil needed for your engine. Also be sure to change the oil filter and drain the pump oil, and add grease to all seals and bearing fittings.

When putting your jet ski away a few months down the road, be sure to clean the exterior, seat, and windshield to prevent corrosion and staining.

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Your jet ski’s engine is the most important part of the machine, and through maintaining it you can help your jet ski to last through the years. When it comes to jet skis, there are both simple and complex maintenance practices that should be done at various intervals. For example, you will want to check your oil level often. In addition, note that jet skis use specially formulated oil, like Yamalube outboard motor oil. It’s also important to flush the water from your engine regularly. A gradual build-up of algae, dirt, and grit can erode your engine. If you’re using your jet ski in salt water locations, salt build up is one of the more serious concerns, as it can erode your engine quickly. Salt is best removed with hot water and a scrubber.

It’s also important to keep an eye on your impeller which can become tangled with weeds and other objects, and quickly hinder your engine.

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Yamaha Racing Teams Prefer Yamalube

Yamaha sponsors a variety of racing teams including the Yamaha World Supersport Team and the Yamaha Motocross Team, all of which use Yamalube oil in their engines. The family of Yamaha racing teams has earned two world championships since 2005, and has a long-standing racing tradition in several countries. Yamalube oils consist of both mineral, hybrid synthetic, and full synthetic two stroke and four stroke oils. Some of the more common varieties include Yamalube 2S, Yamalube 2W, and Yamalube 2M oil.

There are also several other Yamaha made products that are used for care and cleaning of the racers’ equipment such as paint, polish, silicon sprays and platinum gels. Good luck to team Yamaha in their upcoming races!

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Denim as an Oil Filter

Though it might seem like a wacky concept, it is possible to filter used oil through layers of denim to purify it. The easiest way to create a denim filter is to take your used oil and put it in a container with drain nozzle. Then cover the drain nozzle with two to three layers of denim, and drain it into another container through a funnel. The process takes quite a while to filter the used oil.

The filtered oil can be recycled for use in the same engine after being filtered through the denim, though this isn’t recommended for certain engines. I tried it out on my outboard motor using recycled Yamalube 2S oil, and it seemed to work. The quality of the filtered oil was quite good for being filtered through a household item.

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Buying a Scooter

Here are some common mistakes to avoid when buying a new scooter. First of all, when looking at the various different styles of scooters, you will want to also think about how the scooter fits you. Scooters are made to suit different body frames and sizes. You will also want an accurate idea of what you will use the scooter to do. Whether it’s highway, long distance, or short distance travel, this will determine the kind of engine you buy. Another important point is to shop around, and don’t be unwilling to travel longer distances for a better deal. It’s worth it in the long run!

You will also want to keep in mind that scooters use different types of automobile products. For example, you will need Yamalube oil or another type of motor oil suited for small vehicles.

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