Yamalube 2W Oil

If you’re looking for a fun summer activity, you can’t go wrong with a Wave Runner, more commonly known as Jetskis. Right now too the boating industry is struggling with fewer people having excess income, thus boating dealerships are offering some amazing deals on watercraft. Several boating retailers and even manufacturers are offering free gas cards and deep discounts on Wave Runners. These enjoyable watercraft are great for adults, teens, and kids (with supervision) and can provide hours of gratification during the warmer months. In addition, maintaining your Wave Runner is a breeze, it operates much like an automobile; just fill the gas tank, check the oil (Wave Runners use special oil like Yamalube 2W oil), and have a professional do a maintenance check every other year.

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Yamalube Oil Used by Motocross Superstars

Recently Yamaha announced its 2009 motocross race teams, signing a number of prestigious riders that earned a great deal of acclaim the previous year. One such rider, James Stewart, was signed to the team hot off his perfect outdoor season including a US Open victory and an excellent Bercy Supercross performance. James will be riding the Yamaha Z450F, and also be outfitted in all the latest Yamaha motocross gear. Yamaha’s Yamalube brand of motor oil is utilized to achieve maximum performance in all of Yamaha’s sponsored bikes.

Yamalube 2W oil, as well as 2S, 2M and all of its 4-Stroke brands are relied on to operate in intense conditions, and are the industry choice for use in garden appliances, ATVs, snowmobiles, outboard motors, and motocross bikes.

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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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Reducing Outboard Engine Smoke

If you happen to own an outboard motor that suffers from excessive engine smoke, switching to a synthetic oil can help to make a significant reduction in the appearance and production of smoke. Synthetic oils like the evinrude XD100, and the evinrude XD50 oil run cleaner than mineral oil. XD100 oil is a full synthetic that will cause the most dramatic reduction in smoke, however the downfall is that it is more expensive. XD50 is a hybrid synthetic that combines mineral and synthetic oil, it costs less than XD100, and will still help to reduce smoke.

Once you’ve switched to a synthetic oil be mindful that you cannot switch back to a mineral oil. Synthetics seal the engine with their own particles, and should those particles dry out, the engine can crack.

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Synthetic Oil versus Mineral Oil

Despite the rampant promotion of mineral oil in the mainstream market, synthetic oil offers several benefits that mineral oil does not. First of all, synthetic oil has a higher resistance to heat than mineral based oil. Synthetic oil doesn’t evaporate nearly as quickly as conventional oil, and thus creates fewer sludge deposits in the engine. Synthetic oils also have an increased amount of lubricity; with the reduced friction, the engine receives more horsepower. Engines using synthetic oil also wear down less quickly because the oil molecules have a greater film and shear strength.

If using an outboard motor, Evinrude synthetic oils, like the hybrid synthetic Evinrude XD 50, or the full synthetic Evinrude XD 100 oil, can increase the torque of your outboard motor, and also reduce internal engine wear.

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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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Oil Leaks in Outboard Motors

When you turn on your outboard motor in or out of the water, you might notice a small amount of oil dripping out. Despite the implications of a busted engine, this doesn’t often spell disaster. When you haven’t used your outboard motor for a few months, or throughout an entire season like winter, there will often be a few drips of Evinrude outboard oil, or whatever brand you happen to use. It should stop dripping after running your outboard motor a couple times. If the problem persists, it could be an indication of a real problem.

Though the diagnosis can differ, your problem could be a leaking gearcase, or it’s possible that another essential component has a leak. Unless you’re comfortable with maintenance, it’s best to take the outboard motor to a professional at that point.

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Automobile Oil Filters for Outboard Motors

Though it’s not a widely known fact, it is possible to use an automobile oil filter in your outboard engine. Marinas and outboard motor manufacturers will suggest the use specialized outboard oil filters, however these are often more expensive, and unnecessary. If your engine uses standard two cycle outboard oil, just find an automotive filter that has the same thread and diameter. Installing it is the same as you would expect from a filter, but remember to rub a small amount of oil on the bottom of the filter before installation, as this will help to lubricate it and prevent it from sticking.

It’s also best to avoid filters with Teflon built in, or a Teflon additive. Oil filters also have an expiration date, so ensure you don’t go beyond the date or you will risk having a broken filter and engine problems.

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Fun Outdoor Snow Activities

With the winter season comes frigid weather and snow, as well as all the fun snow activities. Here are a few ideas for enjoying the colder weather:

~Skiing/Snowboarding – you can either rent ski and snowboard equipment or purchase it from a sporting goods store. These activities are most fun on the mountain slopes, but an area with a bit of a downhill slope will work well too.

~Snowmobiling – most people would rather rent a snowmobile than purchase one, but you will want to ensure to check all the engine fluids just like a car. Snowmobiles use different kinds of gasoline and oil, for example, older models will use Yamaha 2S oil, but this won’t work in newer models that have 4 stroke engines.

~Inner tubing – those same old rubber inner tubes you use in the water are great for sliding down a downhill slope; excellent for kids!

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Switching from Conventional to Synthetic

Evinrude-Johnson-oil When switching from conventional to synthetic oil in your outboard motor, there are a few potential issues of which you should be aware. First, recognize that once you start to use a synthetic oil, it’s near impossible to go back to a conventional oil. This is because synthetic oils swap themselves with the plasticizers in the seals; should the synthetic oil come out, the seals will shrink and crack because the plasticizers are gone. Depending on the type of outboard motor you own, using a full synthetic, like evinrude XD-100, can be better than a partial synthetic like evinrude XD-50. You should always be mindful to check with the manufacturer or consult an expert before switching.

Amongst synthetic oils, evinrude oil is one of the most renowned brands, with a proven track record of successes, and much preferred by outboard motor owners.

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Lawn Mower Carburetor Oil Problems

Every so often, I will hear about a problem with a person having oil in their lawn mower engine carburetor. This is a sign that something is amiss; however, it may or may not be serious. The most common reason oil finds its way into the carburetor is if the lawnmower has been tipped over, whether by accident, through storage, or to sharpen the blades. If this has happened, try taking the carburetor off the engine and cleaning it extensively. Replace the carburetor, but do not start the engine. First replace the air filter, and then it’s also a good idea to replace the sparkplug. Drain the oil out of the engine, and then replace the oil with your standard 2 cycle oil or whatever your lawn mower uses.

This is the most common issue and the most common fix, however it could be an incorrect diagnosis, and should this situation happen again, consult a mechanic.

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Premixing Oil for Garden Power Tools

Though several garden tools such as chainsaws and weed eaters will have oil injectors, sometimes premixed gas and oil is necessary. Newer garden tool models will often not require premixed gasoline, however older models, and sometimes due to size, weight, or cost it is better to use a gasoline/oil mixture. In general there will be a recommended ratio of gasoline to two cycle oil, and it differs depending on the machine you are using. Check online before you mix gasoline and oil to ensure there will be no permanent damage to your equipment.

Once you have discovered the recommended ratio, simply apply the ratio to the total amount of gasoline, and determine the amount of two cycle oil needed. For example, if your chainsaw has a 16:1 recommended ratio, and a one gallon tank, you will want to use a half pint of two cycle oil.

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