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What kind of oil to use in my XP?

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DryDocked

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I have a 1998 XP and have always used Bombardier oil for the fuel oil. I have heard that instead of Bombardier oil other types such as motor oil or two cycle oil. Is this true, and if so what do you all recommend? I hate having to drive an hour out of my way to get the Bombardier crap.
 
Don't mix synthetic and mineral oils. It will clog up your system.

Best bet is to just keep using whatever has been used all this time. Start mixing and matching oils and you may end up having to clean out the oil tank and oiling system.

Maybe someone else will chime in here, but there are some synthetic oils you can get at Academy sports center, possibly bass pro, and other boating stores, and they might be able to be mixed or used to replace the bombardier synthetic.

I have had the oil mixed and know how much of a mess it is to clean up.

When I first got my xp, the guy at the shop told me that the mineral oil was the right oil, so I ran a gallon of it through the ski, and then my oiling system clogged up. I had to drain and clean it all out and reprime it with synthetic and start over. Luckily I noticed a reduction in oil consuption and started to premix or I may have lost that engine.

From then on, i use only bombardier synthetic, despite it being VERY expensive and a 2 hour drive to the shop to get it.
 
Don't mix synthetic and mineral oils. It will clog up your system.

Best bet is to just keep using whatever has been used all this time. Start mixing and matching oils and you may end up having to clean out the oil tank and oiling system.

Maybe someone else will chime in here, but there are some synthetic oils you can get at Academy sports center, possibly bass pro, and other boating stores, and they might be able to be mixed or used to replace the bombardier synthetic.

I have had the oil mixed and know how much of a mess it is to clean up.

When I first got my xp, the guy at the shop told me that the mineral oil was the right oil, so I ran a gallon of it through the ski, and then my oiling system clogged up. I had to drain and clean it all out and reprime it with synthetic and start over. Luckily I noticed a reduction in oil consuption and started to premix or I may have lost that engine.

From then on, i use only bombardier synthetic, despite it being VERY expensive and a 2 hour drive to the shop to get it.


Yeah, I knew not to mix natural oil and synthetic oil together, but didn't know if I can run a synthetic oil that is non-Bombardier. I just cleaned out my oil tank and thought that would be a perfect chance to change oils if I could stray from the Bombardier stuff, but did not know what else I could run i.e. Mobil1 synthetic, Penziol, etc. and if so what type/weight oil to use.
 
I used this AFTER the mineral and before I cleaned the system out.

http://www.academy.com/index.php?pa...ubricants&start=0&selectedSKU=0107-00590-1008

I would guess that it would be ok to use it if the system is empty. It would quickly flush out whatever you are using and be your replacement.

Someone may chime in and correct me, but my XP states on it in a sticker to use a low-ash synthetic 2-stroke oil, and that is what the description is on this stuff. And it is less than 1/4 the price.
 
I used this AFTER the mineral and before I cleaned the system out.

http://www.academy.com/index.php?pa...ubricants&start=0&selectedSKU=0107-00590-1008

I would guess that it would be ok to use it if the system is empty. It would quickly flush out whatever you are using and be your replacement.

Someone may chime in and correct me, but my XP states on it in a sticker to use a low-ash synthetic 2-stroke oil, and that is what the description is on this stuff. And it is less than 1/4 the price.


Sweet! Thanks man, I might check that out.
 
EBAY!!!!
i order 3 gallons of the XP synthetic at a time and save $10 a gallon plus have it delivered to my door. cheaper, Bombardier oil, and no drive time. good luck
 
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