I have an Etec 225 HO. I have been running XD-100 in it but was wondering if I could run Lucas oil in it?
I have an Etec 225 HO. I have been running XD-100 in it but was wondering if I could run Lucas oil in it?
If it meets tcw-III specs, yes...I'll stick with the best oil out there that will actually clean my engine while I run it....no need to decarb....
If the Lucas oil is TC-W3 certified, be sure your motor is set for TC-W3 oil, see your dealer, and that it is not at the reduced-oil setting for XD-100 only. Older HO models had the choice, newer HO models do not.
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I'd stick with XD-100 unless you really need to save some $.
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BRP made significant (apparently needed) changes to the E-TEC's oiling delivery by model year ~ year 2011 altering the block/pistons to deliver improved lubrication:
-cylinder sleeves were redesigned to improve oil flows to the skirt areas on the piston.
-A rear oil manifold was added to improve oil distributions
-the piston splash port and dome were made more reliable
As mentioned BRP has also reversed their earlier philosophy by removing the low oil use (XD-100) setting option altogether. That ensures for these recent models that a higher supply of oil is always provided despite their having touted the low oil use setting as an E-TEC marketing feature for years.
Seems genuine XD-100 (on the TCW-3 setting) is the optimum choice for reliability especially on older models not having these oiling system improvements.
Last edited by Lou r Pitcher; 09-24-2017 at 11:01 AM.
can i jump in......now i have a 175 2stk V6. i used the last drop of oil for this motor
and it was the cheap Walmart stuff...wtc3....worked on my 40 hp but what can i
use that's a little better for this motor....thx
evinrude xd50 TAV
I found a co that sells the xd100 for less than $100 for 3 gallons & free shipping.
It never hurts to check and see if your local dealer sells oil in bulk.
Can you share who this company is? I get it from a local company but it is still around $40 per gallon.
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1994 201 Champ re-powered with a 250 HO G2 E250LHAFA 05438419
Amazon has the best buy if you purchase a 3 gallon case. You can get 3 gallons to your door for $97.74 plus free shipping...FYI its shipped and sold by Leaders RPM but the order goes through Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Evinrude-John...rude+oil&psc=1
You have to check them all, some will be running a special....my last order for 3 gallons was from Domo for that price.... Amazon was higher at that time....