I have a 2014 Etec 115hp. I run the xd50 in it. I've only had it two months and it has 15 hours on it. I notice it doesnt smoke like other 2 strokes I've owned. Is it normal to not smoke?
I have a 2014 Etec 115hp. I run the xd50 in it. I've only had it two months and it has 15 hours on it. I notice it doesnt smoke like other 2 strokes I've owned. Is it normal to not smoke?
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my ficht doesnt smoke, means it isn't wasting oil--- need to run xd100 also in there
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The etec is on a whole different level of the 2 strokes you have been used to there not supposed to smoke , they produce cleaner emissions then most of the 4 strokes. If it smokes like an old 2 stroke you know you have issues , plus the xd50 is a semi synthetic oil that in itself would produce less smoke even in the older 2 stroke motors. Enjoy your new clean burning 2 stroke.
You definitely need to run XD-100 in that motor.
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2018 Ranger Z518C 200hp Rude.
12 inch HDS Carbon
9 inch HDS Carbon
2022 Ram 2500 6.7l Cummins
John Clark — Findlay, Ohio
As mentioned XD100 is the best oil. I would also add this as another reason to run XD100...Occasionally when the temperature is near freezing XD50 will cause a no oil alarm due to viscosity. XD100 flows better in cold weather so using XD100 eliminates that problem.
I would also add E-TECHS are very clean burning. They actually have a lower emission rate than 4 strokes. Some state and federal agencies use E-TECHs just for the reason of low emissions.
Okay, I will start using xd100. Can my Etec run on it now or does it need a flash or something from the computer?
2018 Ranger Z518C 200hp Rude.
12 inch HDS Carbon
9 inch HDS Carbon
2022 Ram 2500 6.7l Cummins
You can have the oil setting changed if you wish, but you are fine switching over to XD-100 without changing the programming. Wait until either your oil level is between 1/3rd or 1/4 capacity or your low oil alarm light comes on.
The xd-100 will also keep the engine clean internally without having to decarb....xd50 and 100 are compatible I would start adding at 1/3 low.....I don't like lights!!!
Agree make the switch to XD 100