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  1. 11-01-2021, 08:33 AM #1
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    Optimax oil

    Is there a specific oil for Optimax motors or is the Mercury 2 stroke the correct oil?
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    #2 11-01-2021, 08:50 AM
    DFI oil if the motor is not a racing XS model.


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    #3 11-01-2021, 02:09 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Savage View Post
    DFI oil if the motor is not a racing XS model.
    What is DFI?
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    #4 11-01-2021, 04:36 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Slabhunter View Post
    What is DFI?
    Mercury oil for Optimax motors


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    #5 11-01-2021, 04:39 PM
    I have used Pennzoil XLF or Premium plus in mine for 11 years.
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    #6 11-01-2021, 09:14 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Slabhunter View Post
    What is DFI?
    Direct fuel injection.
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    #7 11-02-2021, 12:14 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Savage View Post
    DFI oil if the motor is not a racing XS model.
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    Slabhunter- WHICH Optimax Motor do you have (specifically)? Serial Number?


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    #8 11-03-2021, 08:42 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by EuropeanAM View Post
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    Slabhunter (specifically)? Serial Number?
    1B262758. I bought Quicksilver Advanced Premium Plus Synthetic Blend 2-stroke oil
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    #9 11-03-2021, 10:15 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Slabhunter View Post
    1B262758. I bought Quicksilver Advanced Premium Plus Synthetic Blend 2-stroke oil
    That is the "second choice" oil for your Optimax (acceptable to use when Optimax/DFI oil is not available).


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