I purchased a SBT motor for my '91 XP

[tomski]

Morning people. I recently purchased a SBT short block for my '91 XP. Can anyone please give me a definitive answer to what type/grade injection oil I should be using for this ski. I have read various threads on the subject but I guess I just need to have someone spoon feed me the answer. Thanks for any info, Tom

 

[Matt Braley]

The correct answer is to go to the dealer and pay them for the good stuff. Of coarse there are other acceptable ways to go. I have not heard of anybody having trouble with the PWC oil that Quicksilver is making. The good part is that it meets the requirements, is less expensive, and is always there waiting at Wally World.

 

[tomski]

Thanks Matt, you have helped me in the past, but in both instances ( Wally World or $$Dealer$$ ) is that a synthetic or non synthetic oil.

 

[SuperDutyScaler]

my local Advanced Auto and Walmart now sell Pennzoil synthetic marine two stroke oil, me and my two cousins run it in our 94-96 XP with no problems after six years of owning them

 

[SuperDutyScaler]

http://www.pennzoil.com/other-car-products/engine-oil/pennzoil-marine-premium-plus-2-cycle-oil/

 

[griz400]

seadoo oil from the dealer, just my .02, the only oil i ever run

 

[KayakNFly]

SBT has break-in oil.... Use that and follow their break-in procedure then switch to what the shop manual says for your year.

 

[mike_dmt]

The older SeaDoo's used their name brand mineral oil. http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEA-DOO-XP-..._Watercraft_Parts&hash=item20ca92a8d6&vxp=mtr

Whatever you decide to use, make sure to COMPLETELY drain any old oil out of the tank. Some types will turn to a gel if they're mixed. Not fun.

In my old machines, I run the XPS: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...o+oil.TRS0&_nkw=seadoo+oil&_sacat=0&_from=R40

 

[LouDoo]

http://www.pennzoil.com/other-car-products/engine-oil/pennzoil-marine-premium-plus-2-cycle-oil/

NO, NO, NO, Do NOT use this oil in any SeaDoo, it's TC-W3 outboard motor oil, SeaDoo requires API-TC low ash oil.

Lou

 

[LouDoo]

I use Quicksilver API-TC, synthetic blend PWC oil in non-rave valve SeaDoo's, from Walmart.

Lou

 

[- BiRkS_]

I've used the seadoo oil for many years. Also have used Amsoil Interceptor low ash/low smoke oil in my rotax sleds. In fact, I prefer the amsoil as it smokes less, engine runs cooler, and oil is 14$ cheaper a gallon.

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

"I use Quicksilver API-TC, synthetic blend PWC oil in non-rave valve SeaDoo's, from Walmart."

I've read this oil is also acceptable for rave engines as well isn't it too, Loudoo? It's low ash, not TC-W3 or 4?

 

[IDoSeaDoo]

Quicksilver API-TC is what I use in my 587. Anything API-TC should work, but as aforementioned, Quicksilver is going to be the cheapest and most available option.

 

[tomski]

Thanks for the info... I went with the mineral spirits.... J.K. The mineral oil.. Up here in Northern Illinois, our go-to dealer( $$$$) is Nielsen Enterprises and thats what they recommended for the older skis... always good to get the feedback from you folks! Thanks again.

 

[Seadoobuddy]

Do not use this oil...it's made for marine outboard motors NOT PWCs.

quote from their website:
February, 2001
Stock # 18013
PENNZOIL
MARINE
®
PREMIUM PLUS OUTBOARD TWO-CYCLE OIL
NMMA Certified TC-W3
®
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PENNZOIL MARINE
®
PREMIUM PLUS OUTBOARD TWO-CYCLE OIL is a premium “Synthetic Blend” certified by
the National Marine Manufacturer's Association (NMMA) as an approved NMMA TC-W
3
®
lubricant and is specifically
designed for exceptional performance in marine applications.
PENNZOIL MARINE
®
PREMIUM PLUS OUTBOARD TWO-CYCLE OIL is a synthetic blend product formulated with a
higher additive concentration than required for NMMA TC-W3®certification. This extra level of performance protects
outboard engines under the most severe operating conditions.


***EDIT*****
I typed this before I saw Lou's post. I use Amsoil Interceptor because I have rave valves in my 787. Quicksilver will be good for your ski, Tom