World’s Largest Two Stroke Engine

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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New Jet Skis Take Advantage of Technology

Back in the day, jet ski controls were much simpler; squeeze the throttle, turn the handlebars, and you had mastered it. But with modern technological advancements, just like the automobile, the jet ski has several improved functions. While there have been all kinds of alterations to steering, acceleration, and braking, one of the most handy tools on the modern jet ski is a fuel consumption display. The fuel consumption display allows a rider to plan on how far they can go before requiring a fuel stop, or how much they should cut their speed to get the most out of the remaining fuel in the tank.

Yamaha jet skis offer fuel consumption displays, as do several other brands. In addition, using Yamaha 2W oil in the jet ski will help a rider to get the best fuel efficiency, and allow them to ride longer. It’s helpful for professional and amateur riders to have the fuel display, as it allows them to plan ahead, and reduce the risk of running out of fuel without being aware of it.

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How 2 Cycle Engines are Lubricated

2 cycle engines are unique from 4 cycle engines in several ways, but the most notable is the absence of an oil sump on the 2 cycle engine. Because there is no oil sump, lubrication is done by mixing 2 cycle oil with the fuel. The 2 cycle oil is burned upon combustion of the air and fuel mixture. Direct Injection engines differ from this model because the fuel is injected into the combustion chamber while the oil is injected into the crankcase. Direct Injection engines have a higher power density than most two cycle engines due to this fact.

Because 2 cycle engines use a mixture of 2 cycle oil and gasoline, their lubrication system is considered a “total-loss” type. Direct Injection engines have higher combustion temperatures, which causes them to require more lubrication than traditional 2 cycle engines that use the oil/gasoline mixture.

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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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Unrivaled Reliability with Evinrude

Evinrude is well known around the marine sports community for their synthetic oil, outboard motors, and marine accessories, but what isn’t as well known is the pride and craftsmanship that accompanies all Evinrude products. For example, Evinrude’s E-TEC outboard motor is the only outboard that requires no dealer scheduled maintenance for up to 3 years or over 300 hours of use. Evinrude has the same confidence in all of their products. In addition, the Evinrude XD100 oil, a full synthetic oil, is one of the few two stroke oils designed to be eco-friendly. The XD100 oil reduces exhaust and emissions by a significant amount.

When you purchase from Evinrude, you know that you are receiving a quality product that will fulfill its intended purpose and even exceed expectations in most cases. Purchase all Evinrude products with the same confidence that Evinrude has when making them!

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Two Stroke Engines Important to Developing Nations

Because of their simple design and increased power, two stroke engines are used in all kinds of smaller automobiles, motorcycles, and other vehicles. In developing nations, two stroke engines play a central part to economic growth. However, these two stroke engines can also cause significant pollution. In developing nations, pollution has become a problem because there are so many two stroke engines.

Two stroke engines all use a mixture of 2 stroke oil and gasoline, and because almost 40% of the oil and gasoline goes out of the exhaust pipe unburned, they can be inefficient. Though two stroke engines are an integral part of developing nations, it’s also important for newer two stroke technologies to be developed that cause less pollution. Manufacturers of two stroke outboard motors, like Evinrude, have already been doing this for quite some time.

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Reducing Outboard Motor Emissions

It’s well known that the two cycle outboard motor, because of its design, produces more pollutants than the standard four cycle engine. In fact, a two cycle engine using conventional mineral oil can produce almost fifty times the CO2 as a four cycle engine. This is an alarming fact, but with new technology, these emissions can be cut by a significant amount. Synthetic two cycle outboard oil has been available for a while now, and in comparison to mineral oil, it is much less harmful. In addition, there are new two cycle engine oils that are derived from animal fats and other renewable resources that have the same effect on performance in outboard motors but cause much less exhaust.

In these times when the condition of the environment is of chief concern to millions of Americans and people around the world, it’s important to embrace new green technologies for the betterment of the environment as a whole.

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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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Mercury’s Award Winning Outboard

In 2008, the Mercury Marine OptiMax engine was ranked the highest in customer satisfaction amongst two-stroke outboard engines by J.D. Power and Associates. Mercury, the premier manufacturer of outboard engines, has won the same award three years in a row now, and boasts an impressive track record of awards for its entire line of outboard engines. Mercury Marine is dedicated to providing the highest quality marine engine products to consumers around the world. In addition to outboard engines, Mercury is also the leading retailer of Mercury engine oil, propellers, inflatable boats, boating accessories, and control and rigging systems.

When you purchase an engine from Mercury you can rest assured that you’re receiving a motor that will last and maintain its award-winning performance for years to come. Mercury is making constant innovations to their outboard motor technology, so updating your motor every few years isn’t a bad idea either!

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Interesting Information about Oil Tankers

The tank ship, often referred to as a tanker, was conceived in the later years of the 19th century. Prior to this, it wasn’t practical to transport liquids over significant distances, but with the invention of the tanker, substances like oil, chemicals, fresh water, and molasses could be transported over the ocean. The oil tanker is one of the most common tank ships because most countries around the world need crude oil for refinement and all sorts of industry. However, there are dangers posed by tank ships that involve spillage of the liquid cargo in the open ocean. Bulk oil spills, like that of the Exxon Valdez, caused significant environmental damage and generated controversy around the world.

However, provided the proper precautions are taken, tank ships allow transport of all kinds of valuable liquid cargo, including bulk oil. Tank ships are essential to the health of the world economy.

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Evinrude’s Environmental Awareness

Since 1976, Lake Constance, which sits on the boarder between Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, did not allow two-stroke engines on the lake. Then in 2006, lake officials cleared the Evinrude E-Tec engine for use on Lake Constance. The Evinrude E-Tec is the first and only two-stroke engine to pass the multitude of standards for environmental safety on the lake. Evinrude’s Vice President of public affairs said the recognition of the Evinrude E-Tec was an outstanding achievement.

Evinrude has dedicated itself to creating the latest in two-stroke outboard technology with their high quality E-Tec engines and Evinrude outboard oil. The Evinrude E-Tec engine was also recognized in 2005 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its design. The E-Tec was presented with the Clean Air Technology Excellence award, and was the first ever outboard engine to receive the award.

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Lawnmower Won’t Start!

When a lawnmower engine won’t start, there’s no need for distress… yet. The most common reason a lawnmower engine fails to start can be attributed to bad gasoline or an incorrect gasoline mixture. For two cycle lawnmower engines, it’s important to create the proper mixture of gasoline and two cycle oil. You should never use old or leftover gasoline, and never store gasoline inside the lawnmower. It’s not at all uncommon for gasoline to sour over the winter, so be sure to start fresh in the spring.

If you are storing gasoline or two cycle oil, be sure to store it in a cool, dry place away from any kind of sparks or flame. For gasoline cans, be sure to keep all the vents closed during storage. For two cycle oil, make sure you are using the right type, and make sure it is clean.

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