Best oil to use

**BucketMouth1** · 03-17-2018, 09:24 PM

whats best oil to use for 2007 250 HPDI? thanks

**BucketMouth1** · 03-17-2018, 09:25 PM

and also what kind of ethanol treatments are you guys puting in your fuel?

**jdwo2212** · 03-19-2018, 06:51 AM

I been using ring free and yamaha fuel stabilizer in my 03 hpdi. As far as oil, i switched last year to cabelas semi synthetic and it has been working well for me and had good reviews by others here on hpdis. Last year i got the oil on sale for $10 a gallon online from prairie du chein. Hopin for that sale again soon.

**ifishinxs** · 03-19-2018, 11:13 AM

I use Pennzoil premium plus, startron and Ringfree. Since the switch to Pennzoil my spark plugs are much cleaner.

**BucketMouth1** · 03-19-2018, 11:57 AM

do you use both ringfree and startron at the same time ur saying? or just one or the other?

**Bahala** · 03-19-2018, 12:34 PM

Use both at the same time.

**Vrybusy** · 03-19-2018, 12:39 PM

+1 on Ringfree and Penzoil!

**chaseerry** · 03-19-2018, 01:08 PM

I have a 2009 HPDI. Ring Free and Pennzoil Premium oil is all I've used.

**BucketMouth1** · 03-19-2018, 01:40 PM

can u guys post the links to each of these? looks like there are a few different premium plus oils, thanks!

**axis** · 03-19-2018, 05:14 PM

If I recall, I remember seeing a similar post on best oil to use. I think Rich Z posted saying something about either Pennzoil Premium Plus or Pennzoil XLF being good to use. I just bought some XLF, and once my go through my Yamaha oil, will be switching over.

Maybe he will chime in. Or do a post search.

**ifishinxs** · 03-19-2018, 05:53 PM

Here ya go! i just bought 4 more gallons..

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/pen...cle-engine-oil

**Z21-I** · 03-19-2018, 06:48 PM

I have been using the Yamaha Oil from a local dealer. He buys the drum and puts it in gallon jugs for $25 a gallon. I thought I was getting a good deal at that price but that Pennzoil is $10/gallon cheaper.

**Rich Z** · 03-19-2018, 07:34 PM

XLF or Premume Plus are both synthetic blend and can be used in any carb, efi or dfi motors. Top quality at great value

**rangerguyz21** · 03-20-2018, 07:10 AM

Ring free, stabil and Pennzoil XLF

**BucketMouth1** · 03-20-2018, 07:40 AM

much cheaper than XD100 with my last boat! do these motors burn through fuel much faster or something?...crazy that theres that much price difference!

**Bamaman** · 03-20-2018, 10:09 AM

I use Mobil 1 EP, a superior fully synthetic oil in 10w30 weight. And the filter off a Ford Focus 2.0 is the same Yamaha uses--painted a different color.

**201pro** · 03-20-2018, 10:33 AM

I use XLF (cheaper) and a can of sea foam every couple tanks. Never have any issues and carbon is almost non-existent.

**BucketMouth1** · 03-21-2018, 06:05 PM

I was talking to the owner of the shop I take my boat in for maintenance and repairs and he told me to use yamalube...for the guys that have used both still prefer the pennzoil? Just curious...

**ifishinxs** · 03-22-2018, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by BucketMouth1

I was talking to the owner of the shop I take my boat in for maintenance and repairs and he told me to use yamalube...for the guys that have used both still prefer the pennzoil? Just curious...

Yamalube burns very dirty. Probably the reason for ringfree! I’ll take the Pennzoil over the Yamalube every time.

**201pro** · 03-22-2018, 12:42 PM

^^^this.
Smokes, builds carbon, causes problems.
Pennzoil is much cleaner and much cheaper. Protects just as well.

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