Yamalube 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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Invention of the Evinrude Outboard Motor

While there is some dispute as to who invented the first practical outboard motor, most credit the discovery to Ole Evinrude, a Norwegian-American inventor who designed the first marketable outboard motors between 1909 and 1912. Ole Evinrude developed the first outboard in 1907, when he filed tested a 1.5 horsepower, 62 pound iron engine. This crude first effort was much different than our modern outboard motors, which can have up to 300 horsepower. Evinrude filed a patent application for his “Marine Propulsion Device” in 1910, and that patent was honored in 1911 and assigned to Evinrude Motor Co. Throughout the next several decades, Evinrude Motor Co. mass produced outboard motors, and went through several mergers and acquisitions. In 1934, Ole Evinrude passed and Evinrude Motor Co. was inherited by Ole’s son, Ralph Evinrude.

Evinrude celebrates its centennial in 2009, and has developed a number of new engines to celebrate a century of quality outboard motors. In addition to their outboard motors, the newest line of which is called E-TEC, Evinrude manufactures Evinrude outboard oil and other marine accessories which cling to the same spirit of pioneering and innovation that Ole Evinrude possessed throughout his life.

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E10 Gasoline Causes Problems for Outboard Motors

E10, the ethanol and gasoline fuel that is now the standard at most fuel pumps, often works fine with automobiles but doesn’t translate as well to outboard motors. E10 contains 10% ethanol, and in order to reduce environmental pollution, the government has mandated that all gasoline fuel must contain at least 10% ethanol. But several boat owners have found that the fuel doesn’t work as well in their outboard motors. The reason is that ethanol separates from the gasoline and moves to the bottom of the fuel tank when the boat sits still for an extended period of time. While at the bottom of the tank, water vapor or condensation can build up inside the tank, and the ethanol absorbs it. When water becomes absorbed into ethanol, it becomes a mass of watery ethanol that sits at the bottom of the fuel tank, and then upon ignition, the watery mass is sucked into the carburetor and it sputters and plugs up.

Ethanol clogs are a common problem that outboard servicers are finding more often in outboard motors. The solution is to use the manufacturer recommended fuel stabilizer, and also to ensure the proper boat motor oil is being used. Boat motor oil is formulated with additives to reduce water condensation in the engine, and can assist in preventing break downs.

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How Two Cycle Engines Are Used

Two cycle motors can be found in machines all around the world, but because of their simplistic design, most are found in smaller machines like chainsaws, weed whackers, and snow blowers. The two cycle motor produces a high power to weight ratio, allowing even a small motor to produce significant power. The two cycle motor is easier to build, maintain, and often lasts longer than other motors. Two cycle motors are common in developing nations, and can even be found in smaller automobiles, motorcycles, and snowmobiles. Two cycle motors are also common amongst outboards. One benefit two cycle motors have over all other varieties is their ease of ignition in colder temperatures. Because of the lack of an oil sump and the simplistic design, a two cycle engine is much less vulnerable to cold.

Two cycle motors utilize a mixture of two cycle oil and petrol to power the engine. The two cycle oil needs to be mixed with the petrol in the proper ratio. This oil/petrol mixture is what lubricates the motor and allows it to perform at a high level.

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Mercury Develops New Pro Kicker Engine

Mercury’s Pro Kicker series of outboard motors are some of the most in demand motors amongst fishermen. The Pro Kicker series offers a sleek and functional design accompanied with a clean and fuel efficient engine. Perhaps the most appealing feature of the Pro Kicker engine is its unique quiet motor. Having a motor that doesn’t make a lot of splashing or sound makes it ideal for fisherman. In addition, the Mercury Pro Kicker provides hundreds of different features that make it a diverse outboard motor suited for all kinds of different purposes in the water.

Mercury has been the manufacturer of choice amongst fishermen for decades, and even some of the most aged Mercury engines are still in service amongst fisherman all over the world. In order to get the most out of your Mercury engine, be sure to use Mercury oil, which is formulated to provide superior performance, cleaner emissions, and help the engine to last. Mercury oil is also the preferred outboard motor oil for the Pro Kicker series; the oil ensures fishermen get the most out of their Mercury engines.

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Fuel Smart Boating Tips

We can all agree that this summer will be much better for boating than last summer when gas prices soared, but the cost of fuel can still be a concern for a lot of boaters. To save on costs of fuel, it’s important to find the ideal speed at which the boat operates. To get started, run the boat at different cruising speeds starting when the boat comes off the plane, and increasing at 250 RPM increments. Make sure to note the speed and fuel consumption in gallons per hour at each increment level. Then use the equation: MPH / GPH = MPG. Once the engine RPM that delivers the best MPG is established, that’s the ideal speed for the boat to operate. For boats that don’t have fuel managements systems, there are numerous digital systems available from manufacturers like Yamaha.

For those using an outboard motor, the kind of motor can contribute much to the boat’s overall fuel efficiency. Today’s modern four stroke outboards and direct injection high pressure two stroke outboards are the most fuel efficient. In addition, using Yamaha oil or another TC-W3 certified motor oil can decrease fuel consumption.

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Finding Bulk Oil

To find a bulk oil supplier you will probably need to check around. Let’s say you are in a rural town, for instance. This could be a good area for suppliers, but that being said, it could also mean that your options are limited. This is why having access to online stores is so imperative.

Indeed it pays to shop around when looking for a jobber of bulk oil and it further makes sense to use a small supplier as they may end up referring business to you, because they know you will be using their products. So think on this, as you supplier is part of your business team, all the way around it. They know it and you should know it too.

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The Truth about Synthetic Motor Oil

With people all over the world turning towards synthetic and hybrid synthetic oils, it’s important to recognize the facts about synthetic oil and how it differs from mineral oil. There’s a lot of confusion about synthetic oil as most people are not well versed on its benefits and drawbacks. The first synthetic oils received a bad reputation for leaking because the engine seals shrank due to a different seal-swell rate. Motor oil would leak from the crankshaft and rocker cover seals. Then, when the owners would switch back to the mineral oil, the seals where compressed when swelled and the entire engine started to leak. This situation plagued pioneers of synthetic motor oil, but the situation has much improved since that time. However, it’s still a good idea to stick with either synthetic or conventional mineral oil and not switch back between the two.

There are numerous hybrid synthetic oils that contain conventional mineral oil, and these can serve as a happy medium between conventional and synthetic oil. With hybrid synthetic oils like Evinrude XD50 oil, it’s okay to put in a quart of conventional mineral oil with the hybrid synthetic when the supply starts to run low.

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Servicing an Evinrude Engine

In addition to engines and motor oil, Evinrude is the premier manufacturer of numerous products for engine maintenance. Evinrude is committed to being a full service provider for all manner of engine cleaning and maintenance products. Performing regular maintenance with Evinrude products will protect the engine and the investment. Evinrude emphasizes prevention before potential damage occurs with all their engine care products. For example, Evinrude offers two and four stroke engine fuel conditioner, which will keep engines free of build up. It’s good to use fuel conditioner during times where the engine is unused, during the winter for example. Evinrude also offers products like the Carbon Guard which is an additive for the gasoline that will decrease carbon build up and remove existing build up inside the engine.

Evinrude also offers a wide range of products that can help protect the exterior of the engine, including their anti-corrosion spray to prevent rust and corrosion in marine environments including salt water. Evinrude also offers marine grease for boat trailer wheel bearings and other components that require lubrication and are exposed to the water. For all Evinrude engines, it’s best to use Evinrude oil because the additives are designed to keep the engine running at top performance.

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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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Preventive Maintenance for Outboard Engines

It’s important to keep an outboard engine in the best condition for superior performance, and with this goal comes a number of annual checks that will ensure clean and efficient operation. Take these annual steps to keep the outboard running at its best:

_Lower Unit: change the gear lubricant in the lower unit on an annual basis, and inspect the old outboard motor oil for metal fragments (if found disassemble the gearbox and for maintenance) and evidence of water intrusion (if water is found replace the seals).

_Water Pump Impeller: it’s best to replace the water pump impeller at least once every two years, or each year if the engine is exposed to salt water. Inspect the pump housing, and replace it if damaged, and also inspect the old impeller for missing pieces, and remove from engine as necessary.

_Powerhead: do a full inspection of the powerhead on an annual basis. Make sure to check the engine wiring for corrosion, inspect the fuel lines, replace the spark plugs, check all the fasteners, and lubricate the essential engine components as needed.

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Evinrude E-TEC 2009 Centennial Model Engines

With their celebration of 100 years on the water, Evinrude pulled out all the stops and designed their 2009 E-TEC engines. These new centennial model year engines offer new features paired with Evinrude’s lasting reliability. Here are a few of the benefits found throughout the line of Evinrude’s centennial model year engines:_No dealer scheduled maintenance for three years or 300 hours of use, including a three year warranty, and no oil filters, oil changes, belt or chain adjustments, or throttle linkage adjustments required.

_Cleaner and quieter performance reduces impact on the environment; low carbon emissions while idle, EPA and EU compliant, low particulate emissions.

_Best-in-class power and performance with up to 40% more torque, faster top speed, and superior fuel economy.

Pair these new E-TEC engines with Evinrude oil and owners will have an engine guaranteed to last for decades to come. E-TEC engines are low maintenance and high performance, making them ideal for all boat owners!

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