What type of oil are you using.

[robert843]

I know this has been discussed many times but I tried searching and didn’t find the thread. What oil are you using in the 1.8l engine besides yamalube? I have always used the yamalube but was considering doing an oil change today and don’t have access yamalube so was going to have to use something else I can get at the autoparts store.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

I know this has been discussed many times but I tried searching and didn’t find the thread. What oil are you using in the 1.8l engine besides yamalube? I have always used the yamalube but was considering doing an oil change today and don’t have access yamalube so was going to have to use something else I can get at the autoparts store.

I only use Amsoil in all my vehicles.... something from the auto parts store? How about Mobil 1?

 

[four_the_kids]

We continue to use only OEM oil (Yamalube) and filters. Granted, there are many alternatives that are of equal or superior quality out there to choose from when in a "need it now" predicament. To stay ahead of the game, we'll order in bulk (4 gallons/case at a time).

 

[212s]

I know this has been discussed many times but I tried searching and didn’t find the thread. What oil are you using in the 1.8l engine besides yamalube? I have always used the yamalube but was considering doing an oil change today and don’t have access yamalube so was going to have to use something else I can get at the autoparts store.

Any marine rated 10w-40 should do. Marine rated because it provides anti-foaming properties that typical vehicle oils may not. Marine engines tend to rev high for long periods, where as vehicles generally lope along at minimal revs, hence the anti-foaming requirement.

But we'll be using Yamalube for the lifetime engine warranty it offers...doesn't cost any more than good 10w-40 around here so why not.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Yamalube is all I use. Warranty is important to me. Don't forget to register your Boat at

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yamalubeadvantage.com

 

[Babin Farms]

Not sure if it’s available near you but I’ve had good luck with Mystik oils

https://www.mystiklubes.com/Product.do?code=663093002&category=BOATING_PWC

"• Formulated to meet the warranty requirements of Mercury, Yamaha, Evinrude, and other leading OEMs."

 

[swatski]

Amsoil.
This is pretty much a standing order for me:

 

[jeffrt]

Amsoil marine oil for me. Used it for a few years in my Seadoo boat and now using it in the Yamaha. Factory filters though.

 

[Troy JK]

Amsoil marine.

 

[Sotally Tober]

Use AMSOIL in my truck and will be using it on my next boat oil change.

 

[jEt_jAk]

Yamalube

 

[drewkaree]

To stay ahead of the game, we'll order in bulk (4 gallons/case at a time).

This, right here. When I'm out, it's time to order another case. I buy via Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-WaveR...d=1&keywords=B01CTBMG0O&qid=1615796712&sr=8-1

They don't have that set up as a Subscription item, so I simply set a reminder on my phone calendar and when it's getting close to needing it again, I'll have a notification to buy before I'm gonna be needing it.

 

[Jack Long]

Amsoil

Blackstone Oil Reports that I have done show very little wear in both engines

 

[HangOutdoors]

I am reading up on Amsoil. I am thinking about giving it a try this spring. Appears to be rock solid and exceed expectations.

 

[swatski]

I am reading up on Amsoil. I am thinking about giving it a try this spring. Appears to be rock solid and exceed expectations.

I don't think there is any magic there, but everything I've heard about it rather reassuring.
My port side engine survived a cracked head and making milkshake oil while running with Amsoil, got a new head and everything is fine a season later. I'm not going to credit amsoil, but I'm sticking with it, lol.

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[Spooling]

I use Amsoil and started using Wix filters now as well. I was using Yamaha filters previously.

 

[drewkaree]

I use Amsoil and started using Wix filters now as well. I was using Yamaha filters previously.

What was the Yamaha filter number that you were using, and the Wix filter number that you're replacing it with? I had no cross reference, so when I just ordered my 2-pack of Yamaha's, I ordered a similar Wix (using other similar Yamaha numbers within the same group number) for comparison. Amazon specs are complete garbage, and finding Yamaha specs that match up with what I'm looking for were frustrating, to say the least.

 

[Spooling]

What was the Yamaha filter number that you were using, and the Wix filter number that you're replacing it with? I had no cross reference, so when I just ordered my 2-pack of Yamaha's, I ordered a similar Wix (using other similar Yamaha numbers within the same group number) for comparison. Amazon specs are complete garbage, and finding Yamaha specs that match up with what I'm looking for were frustrating, to say the least.

I don't recall what the part # of the stock Yamaha filters for the 1.8 are, but the WIX filters that I use are 51348's.

 

[the MfM]

Amazon basics.

 

[bigwaves]

Be sure you get the “Super Premium”