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Look for "Super Tech Outboard" 2-Cycle TC-W3 Engine Oil, not just "Super Tech 2-Cycle". Keyword here is "Outboard". Same looking bottles, just different wording. I use about 8 oz per 12 gallons and if you buy the gallon jugs then it's pretty cost effective.

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This is the chart that convinced me to use the Supertech! It had better lubricity so I have gone with it. I had a Durmax then though and then a Cummins after that. I wasn't sure how the 7.3s did with the low sulfur diesel.
 
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For those who, like me, avoid Mall-Wart like the plague, the key is "TC-W3". The label should also say "ashless" somewhere. "Low ash" (which is the more common two-cycle) will NOT cut it; not good for the injectors. Amazon $15/gal free shipping -
Amazon.com: Mag 1 60136 TC-W3 2-Cycle Motor Oil - 1 Gallon, (Pack of 4): Automotive Amazon.com: Mag 1 60136 TC-W3 2-Cycle Motor Oil - 1 Gallon, (Pack of 4): Automotive

I pre-mix it with Power Service, and put 1oz of the mix per gallon of fuel; been doing this for a few years now. Forgot what kind of mileage we used to get, but we never get below about 18, even puttering around town and in winter. And often get 21-22 on the open road.
 
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Yeah, I hate WM too, but that stuff is easy to get as well as my Oil and Filter. I need to try that mix and see how it does. Just more mixing for me to have to do. Apparently the low sulfur has additives put in it for lubricity, but I don't believe them.
 
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I have been running 14oz Redline Racing 2C oil per tank for the last three or four years. Can't hurt!
 
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I pre-mix it with Power Service, and put 1oz of the mix per gallon of fuel
By pre-mix, do you mean that you mix the power service with the oil so at the filling station your all set to dump and fill?
 
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By pre-mix, do you mean that you mix the power service with the oil so at the filling station your all set to dump and fill?
Exactlyyy.
 
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Cool, I just use 20 oz pop bottles. What ratio would you mix in a bottle this size? I never have been much for measuring, Thanks!!
 
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I do 3 parts 2-cycle, 1 part PS, so in your case, 15oz of oil then the rest PS. A 20-oz bottle should be just about enough for a full tank fill-up.
 
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Originally Posted by madpogue
I do 3 parts 2-cycle, 1 part PS, so in your case, 15oz of oil then the rest PS. A 20-oz bottle should be just about enough for a full tank fill-up.
That sounds like a plan! Thanks!
 
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Im so lousy...i never add crap..nothing at all..i suck..
 
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Im so lousy...i never add crap..nothing at all..i suck..
In the past I would use PS every once in awhile. I didn't very often. I'm doing oil & PS now in an attempt to make this engine as quite as possible. The old lady is bitching so much about it I'm getting ready to get rid of it.
 
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My wife likes to turn the radio off just to hear the engine sometimes.....
 
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In the past I would use PS every once in awhile. I didn't very often. I'm doing oil & PS now in an attempt to make this engine as quite as possible. The old lady is bitching so much about it I'm getting ready to get rid of it.
What???no!!!!! Oh man..that cant be..say it aint so...
 
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Originally Posted by madpogue
My wife likes to turn the radio off just to hear the engine sometimes.....
Your a lucky man Mad!! LOL

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What???no!!!!! Oh man..that cant be..say it aint so...
I wish I could say it 'ain't so'. If I can't make it quite this winter this winter then I'm going to have to explore other options, maybe like a motor home, or a 6.7
 
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Originally Posted by madpogue
My wife likes to turn the radio off just to hear the engine sometimes.....
Yep, mine too....Texans

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Your a lucky man Mad!! LOL



I wish I could say it 'ain't so'. If I can't make it quite this winter this winter then I'm going to have to explore other options, maybe like a motor home, or a 6.7
Noooooo!!!!!! I'll trade ya for my '97...it's REAL quiet
 
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