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Amsoil Injection oil

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KyleB

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Hey guys, What is everyones opinion on Amsoil injection vs. Seadoo injection oil for my '96 XP with 787 carb engine? Would it make a difference if I still had a little bit of Seadoo in the tank or will it need to be emptied completely? Thanks.

Kyle
 
Do you mean no as in do not use or no as in it don't make any difference? Thanks STS.

K.
 
you can mix the oil....... Amsoil interceptor is the best oil out there... I have a 99spx with 900hrs and I still am running the oem stock bore topend...
 
Do not use Amsoil injector oil, it's no-ash, dual rated, it'll gum up your rave valves. If you use Amsoil you need to use interceptor oil which is API-TC rated, full synthetic low ash. I would at least empty the tank and bleed the system. If you haven't changed the oil filter recently it would be a good time to do that also.

Lou
 
I'll probably stick to the XPS which I'm currently running. Lou as always you make a lot of sense. I just can't stand the local seadoo dealer and any business I have with those guys I just hold my nose and deal with it. I could order it which I would ordinarily do but I want to get this engine running this weekend and I'm going to pre-mix the first tank and I don't have any spare oil so I'll just grit and bear dealing with the A-hole. Thanks.

Kyle
 
You can order gallons from other dealers and possibly get it cheaper.

Interceptor is good oil...if you have a good dealer near you I'd switch.

My preference is Yamalube.
 
Amsoil claims that their oil is compatible (mixes ok) with about everything on the market, but never a bad idea to purge the old oil first. As Lou said, make sure you get amsoil interceptor (golden brown color) and not amsoil injector oil (blue color).
 
Amsoil claims that their oil is compatible (mixes ok) with about everything on the market, but never a bad idea to purge the old oil first. As Lou said, make sure you get amsoil interceptor (golden brown color) and not amsoil injector oil (blue color).

it is a pretty color of brown isn't it ?
 
Wow... I thought I could only use XPS-II Synthetic Oil, per the manual... But after cleaning my Raves and my Carbs im going premix the first tank too. just to be on the safe side...
 
Actually I'm currently using Quicksilver, full synthetic, API-TC as soon as I need more oil I'm going to switch to Amsoil. I met the local distributor at the boat show last month. He quoted me a price of $116.00 per 4 gal. case delivered, interceptor, full synthetic, API-TC which is cheaper than the Quicksilver at WalMart.

Check Amsoil website for your local distributor, apparently they are independent and have a lot of leeway with their pricing.

Lou
 
BRP oil is the Best Choice for a Rotax Engine. Castrol makes it. This is Fact. All the skis being parted out that I've seen, used the "other guys" oil. Hey its your engine if you want Peanut oil! I bet Moroccan Argan oil would smell nice burnt!

Bills86e
 
FYI Quicksilver is not WalMart oil, it is sold a WalMart among other places, including Mercury dealers, the oil is marketed by Mercury Marine. I've been using it for three seasons with no problems. A lot of other guys have been using Quicksilver. Last I checked the SeaDoo dealer here was selling XPS for $78.50 a gallon.

Lou
 
FYI Quicksilver is not WalMart oil, it is sold a WalMart among other places, including Mercury dealers, the oil is marketed by Mercury Marine. I've been using it for three seasons with no problems. A lot of other guys have been using Quicksilver. Last I checked the SeaDoo dealer here was selling XPS for $78.50 a gallon.

Lou

Wasn't try to be hard on you.. I just don't trust oil with color or Wal-mart.. Everyone has there love for there oil and Amsoil is my girl!!!
 
Dude you get what you pay for... Wal-mart is one grade above gas station oil..LOL

Mercury oil is great oil, not a no frills cheapo walmart! I think the true answer is keep the filters clean, use good oil whether its the seadoo oil, the mercury synthetic from walmart, or Amsoil. I haven't heard one person say their motors popped because of these oils. I'd like to put a little extra in teh tank for safety if it allows me, i know many 2 stroke outboard guys that do it with their boats and have thousands of hours. Whats a little extra smoke between friends...

Scott
 
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