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 Optimax OIL
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12/18/09 01:14 AM
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Scott A.
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I am buying a 2006 BassCat Sabre with a 150 Optimax on it. Do I need to run a specific oil in it or can I use the Quicksilver Premium Plus in it?
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Re: Optimax OIL
[Re: Scott A.]
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12/18/09 01:44 AM
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OPTI
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Scott.... If the engine already has been running it and you want to change back over to the Premium Bled run the onboard tank down as low as you can and the change because if you mix the optimax oil with the premium it will sometimes start to gell if they sit together for a long period of time. Actaully Premium Plus is what they come with from the factory....OPTI
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Re: Optimax OIL
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12/18/09 02:43 AM
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Scott A.
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Thanks,
I went for a ride in it a couple of days ago and it runs great for a 150. It has a 25P Tempest on it.
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Re: Optimax OIL
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12/18/09 08:57 AM
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H20 Dawg
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Opti,
How come Mercury told me to run only the Opti blend of oil? I have an 06' 200 and all I run is the Opti and Quick Kleen. I also run the Stabil in it during the winter months. I have a lot of carbon build up in the prop. Use to have a 90' 115 Mariner and it has just as much or more than it did. Mine is still under warranty but I don't like spending 40+ a gal. as opposed to 25+ a gal if I don't have to.
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Re: Optimax OIL
[Re: H20 Dawg]
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12/18/09 02:58 PM
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Tommy Yetts
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Dawg, You may want to see if the motor temp is getting to operating temp. If not it will run rich. We, as well as Mercury, recommend the Opti oil in all Optis except the Pro XS series, then you can run the Prem Plus. Try to find someone selling it in bulk and you can save some money. We sell it for $20.00 a gal. in our containers. We can ship.
Last edited by Tommy Yetts; 12/18/09 02:59 PM.
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Re: Optimax OIL
[Re: Tommy Yetts]
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12/18/09 03:43 PM
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Tracker Tim
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I get my opti oil at Rockwall Marine also. Hard to beat $20 a gallon.
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Re: Optimax OIL
[Re: Tommy Yetts]
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12/18/09 05:38 PM
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Mike Keenan
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$20.00 a gallon of opti oil? bring your own container or you have bottles tommy?
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Re: Optimax OIL
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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12/18/09 05:51 PM
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East Bay Guide Jeff Brandon
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Not Tommy, but they have their own bottles.
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Re: Optimax OIL
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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12/18/09 05:53 PM
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OPTI
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Mercury Optimax/DFI or Quicksilver DFI 2‑Cycle Engine Oil is
recommended for your engine. If Mercury Optimax/DFI or Quicksilver DFI
2‑Cycle engine oil is not available, we recommend using Mercury or
Quicksilver TC‑W3 Premium Plus 2‑Cycle Oil. Severe engine damage may
result from use of an inferior oil. If you run the Premium Plus always run Quilkeen to cut down on the carbon build up and like Tommy mentioned make sure the engine is reaching operating temperture specially this time of year....OPTI
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Re: Optimax OIL
[Re: H20 Dawg]
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12/18/09 06:21 PM
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steve@S2Marine
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Opti,
How come Mercury told me to run only the Opti blend of oil? I have an 06' 200 and all I run is the Opti and Quick Kleen. I also run the Stabil in it during the winter months. I have a lot of carbon build up in the prop. Use to have a 90' 115 Mariner and it has just as much or more than it did. Mine is still under warranty but I don't like spending 40+ a gal. as opposed to 25+ a gal if I don't have to. i see that alot inside props when i repair them. when i ask the customer how often they run wide open, they say NEVER or sometimes. that's a problem. another thing is you need to make sure your not overpropped. you need to run at close to the max rpms at w.o.t. if your constantly "lugging" the engine it will have alot of carbon buildup.
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Re: Optimax OIL
[Re: steve@S2Marine]
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12/20/09 05:34 AM
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jerknnreeln
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HEY OPTI please call me or empty your pm's
817-240-6216 i need a quote on doing an install
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