How much is that $20/gallon Yamalube really?

[Hank48]

I got to wondering about the cost of oil as a component of the total fuel cost.

Let's say that you use 50 gallons of gas for every 1 gallon of oil. That would be a 50:1 fuel/oil mix ratio, which is a fairly normal mix ratio for outboards. I understand that some of the new HPDI's and other motors that use computers may have a ratio more like 100:1, but I'll stick with the 50:1 ratio for now. So for every 50 gallons of gas, you use 1 gallon of oil.

Now if a gallon of gas costs $2.90 then 50 gallons is $145.00. Then there is the cost of the oil - say $20. That makes the total cost $165.00. So the cost per gallon of the 51 gallons of gas/oil is $3.24.

If I were to use oil that costs $12/gallon, then the total cost would be $157.00. And the cost/gallon of gas/oil is $3.08. So the $8 savings on oil amounts to 16 cents/gallon.

It's just my choice, but when gas is as high as it is (and the price can change by 10-15 cents overnight), I don't really mind putting $20/gallon oil into my $12,000 Yamahammer. To me, the 16 cents (or 8 dollars) is worth my peace of mind.

Now don't get me wrong - a couple bucks saved gets me a tall, cold brewski and I'm all for that. And I don't begrudge anyone else however they get theirs. I think I would just rather save it somewhere else.

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[Mike Daleo]

I pay $12 per gallon for bulk Yamalube, but I used to spend $20 and it was worth the piece of mind.

[EDEERNET]

How much is that $20/gallon Yamalube really?

$23.99 that's what I just paid for it

[vacation]

Hey Mike, where you getting bulk Yamalube for $12/gal from?

[Mike Daleo]

M & C Outboards, Brooks Road exit off I-65 in KY. I had heard about guys getting it in bulk for years but could never find anyone then stumbled upon these guys. I just bring my jugs in and they fill them up.

[Legend Chris]

I wish there was a place like that near here