VRO oil

[fogawee]

I know that this might sound as a stupid question, but at my age I get confused a lot. I just aquired a 1989 150 xp E150TLCEM abd there are three oils that come under Evinrude X30,X50 and X100.
Which in your valued experiance do you recommed I use and why?

Please excuse my ignorance.

Ernie

[ChampioNman]

No problem:

XD-30 is a straight TCW-3 fossil oil
XD-50 is a synthetic blend with Carb-x added to the formula to reduce carbon buildup
XD-100 fully synthetic with no ash build up and carb-x added to eliminate carbon buildup.

That being said, I would suggest you run XD-50 as your motor is a carbed motor and consumes more oil than a DFI (direct fuel injected) motor. You motor doesn't have a return line to the oil tank like the DFI's and E-tec's do so all of your oil goes out the exhaust. Cost is less when you by in bulk on the XD-50 vs. XD-100. You will have to decarb your motor at the normal service recommendation time (approx 100 hrs).
You can run the XD-30 it is the least expensive of all, you will still need to decarb but I like the XD-50 as it is a cleaner burning oil and leaves less residue in the engine. Hope this helps.

Congrats on your new purchase the 90* cross-flow motors are very stout.

[JoeKriz]

I asked this same question about a week ago and got the same answer from Elgin.

http://www.bbcboards.net...22293

From what I understand, you don't NOT want to mix your old oil with the newer XD-50. (not sure about the XD-30...

I am just about out of the old TC-W3 oil so I am looking to buy new oil myself.
I used to buy my oil in bulk which was cheaper, but now that my dealer went out of business, I am having trouble finding any BRP oil in my area.

I am running a 1985 Evinrude 150 and will take the advice here and buy the XD-50 oil.

I have another question for smaller motors and the oil.
I have a 1988 Evinrude 8 hp motor running on the Accu-Mix oiling system.
Will the XD-50 oil work being pumped through the Accu-Mix oiler?
Or should I just use the XD-30 for the 8 hp kicker?

[Lockjaw]

I run the Penn Semi-synthetic. I have it on very good authority it is the same as the Merc Semi-synthetic. I have noticed when I have run the OMC oil, it smokes a little less, but it costs alot more money, since I can't get it in bulk around here.

I have had good experiences with the Penn oil, and I run seafoam in my gas every few tanks to make sure I don't have carbon issues.

If you can find the BRP oil in bulk, I would recommend it. Maybe when my big 2.5 gallon tank of Penn is dry, I will see if I can find it in bulk somewhere out of town.

[ChampioNman]

I didn't say this and repeat I didn't say this but Merc Premium Plus is OK to run in your motor if you have no BRP dealer near by. Not Premium but PLUS.

[fogawee]

Thank you Gentleman specially Champion man, I got X50 in the gallon about $30 at Cabelas, one opened 10 miles from me, last month. Lots of nice stuff in there to spend money on.

Anyway, I beleive that the 150 XP is a good engine don't see too many parted out, but I keep looking.

Ernie

[jimh]

Joe--I switched to XD-50 this season on my 1992 V6 225-HP. I can buy it from my local dealer in bulk.

When we were down in Bass Boat country (Watts Bar Lake, Tennessee) last fall, I saw Evinrude oil on sale at the local WALMART store.

[claude]

Good morning (joeKriz).

I also have an Accu-Mix system on a 1993 8hp Johnson that I couldn't get to work, the unit is new and I also purchased a new HD pump for it but still no go

I used XD-30 and XD-50, motor starts but will only run for a moment,original or new HD pump are the same as far as running time.

Motor runs well when connected to 2 gal, tank, could it be that being connected to my main 130 hp motor tank that this is to much for this small pump to lift fuel through a water filter,on my main under floor tank? thanks for your time..

[2ndCajun]

Is the Premium Plus a better oil the XD25?

[ChampioNman]

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Yes.

[JoeKriz]

claude,

I have no problem with my existing Accu-Mix system.
I am setup just like you it sounds like.
My Accu-Mix is connected directly to my Fuel/Water separator which is connected to my 63 gallon under deck fuel tank. I have a fuel bulb between the Accu-Mix and the 8 hp. I think this is a must.

I put the HD fuel pump on my 8 hp before I ever tried to use the Accu-Mix so I have no idea about the original small fuel pump...

You might read this article I wrote on installing a kicker and the Accu-Mix oiling system.
http://www.whalercentral.com/r...id=48

I also have the installation instructions for the Accu-Mix system here if you don't have a copy.
http://www.whalercentral.com/r...id=26

Again, my Accu-Mix works just fine on the original TC-W3 oil.
I was just wondering if the Accu-Mix would work using the newer XD-50 oil or if I need to stay with the XD-30 which from what I understand, is the same as the old TC-W3 oil....

Jimh,
Thanks. My local Wal-Mart doesn't carry it so I didn't think about looking at the larger Wal-Marts in the larger towns... I'll check it out.
I probably won't use my boat again this year (unless the weather gets better) so this gives me all winter to find some oil.

[claude]

Joe,

Thanks a lot for your info, cant see why my unit wont work will try again in the spring....

[JoeKriz]

claude,

I just thought of one more thing.

You CANNOT have an anti-syphon valve in the fuel lines coming from the tank or the fuel/water separator... The Accu-Mix CANNOT draw fuel thru an anti-syphon valve...

Check to see if you have one on your tank or your fuel/water separator....

[claude]

Willdoo Thanks Joe.

Have a nice evening... Claude.

[Lockjaw]

That I can get in bulk here.

Plus is the semi right?

[claude]

Good morning (Joe K )

I just looked at your motor installation have it installed just like mine.
I have it on an 18 foot Smoker Craft.
You have a
nice set up and a very nice boat.

Have a nice day...