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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Mark Earth Day with Proper Boat Care

Happy Earth Day everybody! In light of this eco-conscious day, it’s a good time to assess our own lives and determine what kind of a footprint and impact we’re leaving on our Earth. After all, if we want this planet to still be beautiful for our children, we all need to make changes in our everyday lives. These changes don’t have to extreme, though. They can be something as small as taking shorter showers or walking to the grocery store rather than driving. All of these small changes add up to a big difference.

Another imperative step in the green movement is education. After all, many people simply aren’t aware of how much damage they are inflicting with everyday activities. So make sure you know how to avoid environmental damage whenever possible. This includes when you’re filling or changing your marine engine oil. Learn the proper techniques and steps for changing the oil, and perform regular maintenance checks on your boat or marine vehicle. This will help ensure no excess oil is lost in the water where it can harm animals or water vegetation.

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Developing Green Motor Oil

When it comes to motor oil, there are hundreds of eco-friendly synthetic oils that work just as well as conventional mineral oil. In fact, one company, called Green Earth Technologies, makes synthetic motor oil called G-Oil, which is derived from saturated cow fat. This oil is superior when compared to all conventional mineral oils because it possesses increased lubricity and also is better for the environment. There are several other synthetic oils developed by various companies that serve the same purpose as mineral oils.

For example, the Evinrude XD100 oil, manufactured by Evinrude, is the top synthetic oil for outboard motors and marine engines. This oil trumps conventional mineral oil in all respects, containing the same additives for marine use and providing the additional benefits of synthetic oil. While most automobiles and vehicles are still dependent on gasoline, converting to synthetic motor oil for the engine is of great help to the environment.

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Why Use Hybrid Synthetic Outboard Oil?

When it comes to outboard oil, there are three major categories: mineral oil, synthetic oil, and hybrid synthetic oil (a combination of mineral oil and synthetic oil). Mineral oil is the traditional motor oil that has been used for centuries in all kinds of engines as a lubricant. Synthetic oil became available in the late 20th century, and is overall superior to mineral oil, except in cost. Synthetic motor can cost double or even triple what the standard mineral oil costs. Hybrid synthetic oil is a happy medium between mineral oil and synthetic oil. Hybrid synthetic oil, like Evinrude XD50 oil, takes the benefits from synthetic oil (cleaner burning, increased lubricity, longer lasting), and also has the added benefit of costing much less than the standard synthetic oil.

While hybrid synthetic oil doesn’t have the same benefits as a full synthetic, it is still much better for the environment than mineral oil, and won’t break the bank either. Until synthetic oil is perfected, hybrid synthetic oil is the best option.

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Monitoring Engine Usage

Most Yamaha outboard motors that are purchased new have scheduled maintenance at certain intervals throughout their lifetime. But because there’s not an odometer on an outboard engine, discovering the exact time and mileage on the engine can be difficult. There are three ways in which to monitor engine use, and the first won’t work with older engines. Newer Yamaha outboards have kits that the average person can use to check the time and mileage on the engine. But with older Yamaha outboards, this isn’t possible. For older outboards, monitoring engine use with manual documentation can be a practical solution (in other words, keeping a record of the hours of use and mileage on the engine). The other solution is to take the outboard to a professional maintenance and repair shop and have them use specialized tools to check the mileage.

It’s important to maintain the outboard during its schedule maintenance sessions, and on a more regular basis, replace the spark plugs, grease essential engine components, and ensure the proper mix ratio of fuel to Yamaha 2M oil is being maintained.

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Yamaha Gains Backing from Petronas

Just a week past, Yamaha signed a three year agreement with Petronas, a Malaysian oil and gas corporation, to become a new official sponsor of the Fiat Yamaha Moto GP team. With this new partnership, the Fiat Yamaha uniforms and bikes will carry the Petronas branding. The new Yamaha and Petronas partnership will also lead to future business ventures in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. Petronas will work on development and production of new Yamaha oil for all Yamaha vehicles.

Yamaha engine oil is used in hundreds of different engines including those engines of the Fiat Yamaha Moto GP team. Yamaha has demonstrated itself as a clear leader in the industry with their innovative engine technology. Yamaha has also dedicated itself to creating ideal oil formulations for their engines. No matter what the conditions, Yamaha engines continue to perform at peak performance.

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Evinrude E-TEC Advantages

While a lot of boaters use outboard motors from Mercury, Yamaha, and Honda, some make the mistake of overlooking the Evinrude E-TEC series of outboards. The Evinrude E-TEC outboard motor provides several advantages over its competitors. Anglers prefer the punch that the two stroke outboard motor packs, and the Evinrude E-TEC series is the ideal outboard for angling, boating, and recreational activities. In addition, the E-TEC exceeds many clean air standards that other outboard motors fail to meet. Here are some key advantages of an Evinrude E-TEC outboard:

~No scheduled maintenance for three years
~Less costly oil changes
~Exclusive low friction design increases reliability

The E-TEC engine uses up to 75% less oil than the standard outboard motor from a competitor. In addition, using Evinrude outboard oil ensures maximum efficiency, better power, and even a cleaner environment.

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Fuel/Oil Mix Ratio in Small Engines

Smaller two cycle engines often use a mixture of standard fuel and two cycle oil, and the ratio tends to be different based on the engine. The standard ratio for most small engines is 32:1, or 32 parts fuel to 1 part two cycle oil. However, this ratio won’t work for all small engines and in fact, using the incorrect ratio can cause the spark plugs to foul (become saturated with gasoline). Replacing the spark plugs is no big deal, but it can be a pain if it needs to be done all the time. There’s a much decreased chance that the spark plugs will foul if the correct fuel to two cycle oil mixture is being used. While mixing the fuel and 2 cycle oil can seem like a pain, a small engine that is run only on gasoline won’t make it through a full tank before seizing, which can cause serious damage.

Lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and weed whackers are some of the most common smaller two cycle engines. These engines can all run on the standard 32:1 fuel to two cycle oil mixture, but some specific brands have different needs. It’s best to check the manual for the ideal fuel mixture before refueling a small engine. This will save money and ultimately preserve the life of the engine.

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Bassmasters Prefer Mercury Engines

Recently, Mercury Marine congratulated Skeet Reese for winning the 39th annual Bassmaster Classic. Reese was named the 2007 Bassmaster Angler of the Year, but believes that winning the Bassmaster Classic was his greatest accomplishment. Reese attributes much of his success to his Mercury OptiMax 250 Pro XS engine, which combined with Mercury engine oil, performed flawlessly throughout the event. In a direct statement, Reese said “My engine is everything-it’s one of the tools we can’t fish without. The abuse my Mercury took this week-like hitting stumps and sucking up mud from the river bottom-proved just how tough it was”. Reese noted that the largest fish come out of the muddy water, and that it’s important to have an engine that can endure those conditions. But with his Mercury OptiMax, Reese had no trouble maneuvering through the water and taking the tournament.

In addition to Reese, two of the other most prominent fisherman in the tournament use the Mercury OptiMax 250 Pro XS engines combined with the finest mercury engine oil. For all serious bass fishermen, Mercury engines are the ones to rely on to perform in poor conditions and through a lot of abuse.

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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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Reasons for Fouled Spark Plugs

One of the most common issues with two cycle outboard motors occurs when the spark plugs become saturated with gasoline, and foul out. When it seems like no amount of replacement plugs can fix the issue, it might be due to a number of factors. Most often fouled spark plugs are noticed when the engine starts fine, runs fine for a while, but then bogs down, starts to lose RPM, and dies. If this occurs a number of times after the spark plugs have been replaced, the engine is flooding with gasoline.

The most common cause of this issue can be attributed to incorrect spark plugs, so be sure to check that the right spark plugs are being used first. The other issue could be an incorrect gasoline/two cycle outboard oil mixture. More serious issues are also plausible, for example, the choke or cold start enrichment circuit could be failing to switch on and off. If the engine requires actual maintenance, it can become expensive fast. When purchasing a two cycle outboard engine, it’s important to check customer reviews and even consult other boaters first. Two cycle outboards from brands like Yamaha, Mercury, and Evinrude have proven track records of success, while other brands might not enjoy much in terms of industry respect.

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Dangers of Oil Pollution

Whether it’s mineral based or synthetic, oil is used as a lubricant in almost all engines. But oil is capable of causing significant damage to the environment. In fact, even a few drops of oil can contaminate enough water to supply the average person for an entire year. It’s most important for boat owners to be extra careful with their outboard motors and marine engines. When even a little bit of oil escapes into the water, it becomes a danger for humans and the environment. Marine creatures are quite sensitive to oil, and should even a small amount of boat motor oil escape into the water, it can be fatal to various organisms that live near the surface.

Boat owners need to check their outboard motors or marine engines on a regular basis for leaks, and also ensure that the proper safety precautions are being observed. In addition to the impact on the environment, an oil leak can result in quite a hefty fine for the boat owner, even if the leak was unbeknownst. Ensuring boat motor oil is secure saves the environment and can save a lot of money.

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