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 Full synthetic vs synthetic blend
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01/24/19 11:32 PM
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basscatmo
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So what's your recommendation? Is the full synthetic worth the extra money?
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Re: Full synthetic vs synthetic blend
[Re: basscatmo]
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01/24/19 11:50 PM
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BigVes
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My Merc is no longer under warranty so I use Pennzoil synthetic blend and get it from Academy. $46.99 for a 2.5g jug. Motor runs great and saves a lot of $$$
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Re: Full synthetic vs synthetic blend
[Re: basscatmo]
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01/25/19 12:30 AM
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Ranger 177
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I have 2010 optimax use pennzoil xlf synthetic blend. Burns clean plugs are clean change yearly get at Walmart or academy 18.00 gal. Mechanic said no problems just dont mix different brands or blends. Hope this helps just my opinion
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Re: Full synthetic vs synthetic blend
[Re: basscatmo]
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01/25/19 12:49 AM
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Coolarrow
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I run Synthetic blend in the Johnson. Plugs look awesome and I think the motor runs better.. been running it for 10 years now. That is XD 50 Evinrude/ Johnson Im running..
Last edited by Coolarrow; 01/26/19 12:51 AM. Reason: More info.. lol
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Re: Full synthetic vs synthetic blend
[Re: basscatmo]
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01/25/19 02:51 AM
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ko bass attack 27
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Run optimax oil in my optimax motor. Get it for $28 gal. At JJ's at Fork. New motor $12,000-$15,000 not worth it to me to try and save a few bucks.
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Re: Full synthetic vs synthetic blend
[Re: basscatmo]
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01/25/19 09:14 PM
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reelswift
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Anybody run walmart brand 2 cycle oil ? I heard it was made by Pennzoil not sure if that is factual ?
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Re: Full synthetic vs synthetic blend
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01/25/19 09:35 PM
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Ranger 177
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Anybody run walmart brand 2 cycle oil ? I heard it was made by Pennzoil not sure if that is factual ? Exxon/Mobil makes it if research product this is what was said
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Re: Full synthetic vs synthetic blend
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01/25/19 11:38 PM
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LinkLowrance
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If I ever own a boat long enough to be up from warranty, it will see Walmart Supertech.
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Re: Full synthetic vs synthetic blend
[Re: basscatmo]
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01/25/19 11:58 PM
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Paul Jeffcoat
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Let me just throw this out there... At Mercury, All 2 stroke engines, including Optimax are tested with Premium Blend. They do not use the Full synthetic DFI oil.
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Re: Full synthetic vs synthetic blend
[Re: basscatmo]
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01/26/19 11:49 AM
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Roundup
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Full synthetic is the way to go. Cost more, but reliability is worth it. In my opinion.
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Re: Full synthetic vs synthetic blend
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01/26/19 12:30 PM
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tmd11111
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I use XD-100 which costs about $40 a gallon and go through 3-4 gallons a year. Switching to a cheap brand is going to save what, $80-100 a year at best for a motor that cost $13,000...
Penny wise, dollar stupid.
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Re: Full synthetic vs synthetic blend
[Re: Paul Jeffcoat]
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01/26/19 11:32 PM
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Bryanmc57
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Let me just throw this out there... At Mercury, All 2 stroke engines, including Optimax are tested with Premium Blend. They do not use the Full synthetic DFI oil. Let me just throw this out there... Optimax (DFI) oil and premium plus are both synthetic blend oils. The difference is in the additive packages. It should be obvious since you can use premium plus for premix applications, but DFI oil is not recommended for premix. I don't believe Mercury sells a full synthetic oil. Just sayin'...
Last edited by Bryanmc57; 01/26/19 11:33 PM.
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Re: Full synthetic vs synthetic blend
[Re: Roundup]
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01/27/19 01:12 AM
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heybaylor
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Full synthetic is the way to go. Cost more, but reliability is worth it. In my opinion. please don't tell my 23 year old 200 merc that ....darn thing may think I have been cheating on it and act up .
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