03-02-2010, 01:16 PM
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Silverspoon,
I heard that you are a amsoil rep. Can we get thier products from you?
Vince
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03-02-2010, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 5th Tuition
Steve; Rob is correct; we are running two stroke motors. I always ran yammalube in her, but it was getting harder to find. When you went into a store, most of the shelf was dedicated to 4 stroke oil. When I did find 2 stroke, often they would be out of gallons and only have quarts.
I switched to Quicksilver Premium Plus because it was always accessible at BPS. It always went on sale in the spring and I could grab two cases to last me the summer.
Last year, only the Premium (not the plus) was on sale; and now this year, it looks like none of it is going to be on sale.
If everything works out, I may have a lead on some yamalube to get me through this season (cross your fingers for BOTH of us), as someone on the board may be getting a new ride with a 4 stroke (sweet).
Best of luck to him, and I can take some old oil off his hands.
5th (Marty)
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Fairwinds in Cape St Claire has a pretty good bit of Yamalube in gallons; I picked up a gallon a few days ago...probably 35 minutes away from you though.
Usually their price is fair.
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03-02-2010, 03:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Spot77
Fairwinds in Cape St Claire has a pretty good bit of Yamalube in gallons; I picked up a gallon a few days ago...probably 35 minutes away from you though.
Usually their price is fair.
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Spot77; Thanks for the information. I have made that run when my other suppliers dried up. I used to get yammalube from Florida Marine but they went out of business, Then AM/PM stocked mostly 4 stroke oil with only a limited supply of 2 stroke oil. Whenever I was desperate, I went to Fairwinds to buy a couple gallons.
Last year, I switched to the Quicksilver Platinum and it worked out just fine when I bought two cases (12 gallons).
I appreciate the comeback and information.
5th (Marty)
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03-03-2010, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by silverspoon
iam going tyo try amsoil,2stroke oil this year.i've been using there 4 stroke for a few years now and it works real well. i was told the 2 stroke oil will not smoke or smell as much [two stroke high]. anyone know if that is true.
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Maybe, but Amsoil didn't used to be certified. Not sure if they have done it recently.
I use Pennzoil Full Syn in my Yammy HPDI - $24/gallon at Wally World.
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03-03-2010, 08:09 PM
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I've run Yamalube through my 1993 Yamaha 85hp since I bought it in 2005 and had no problems at all...in fact I'd say it performs most excellent.
I did use some Quicksilver Premium this past summer since i was in a bind and that was all that was available. I didn't notice any changes in temp, rpm's vs speed, etc, but maybe a few quarts isn't enough to make a difference?
I'll probably stick with the Yamalube as much as possible. It's been good to me, so I'll stay loyal to it.
I always add a few drops of Ring Free too.
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03-04-2010, 05:11 PM
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Marty which side of town do you live on. Beacon Light in Bowleys Quarters usually stocks Yamalube & Ringfree and has pretty good pricing especially if you buy enough to last the season in one shot.
My marina gives slip holders a good break too, not quite as good a price as Beacon Light does in quantity but close enough I don't go to Beacon Light just to save travel time.
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03-04-2010, 09:25 PM
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Phil; thanks for the info about Beacon Light. If my "source" doesn't come through, I'll check them out.
It's a "win/win" for both of us if he gets his new ride .
5th (Marty)
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03-06-2010, 01:55 PM
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Skip and others fwiw...Thornes Marine down here on the ES sells Merc Premium Plus 4 $20 a gallon bulk, just bring your own jugs. Just got 2 gal this morning.
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