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07-31-2009, 01:42 AM #1
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Yamalube
I currently run my 2006 GP1300R on yamalube 2-W oil as is recommended by manufactuer. I still have the Cat fitted.
Is it okay to run it on yamalabe 2-M or is this likely to cause any problems??
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07-31-2009, 01:46 AM #2
while you still have the cat con just stick to the 2w mate
the m is for non cat con engines.
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07-31-2009, 06:52 PM #3
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08-03-2009, 09:30 AM #4
...one thing that surfaced thru a recent thread on this was that the API criteria rating (American Petrol. Ins, I think) which is used for Yamalube and certain Quicksilver PWC formula's is that it is different from NMMA's TCW-3 rating criteria. That API stuff is thicker. So if using it as a pre-mix, I think some carb'd ski's without injection may or may not perform as well.
Just another thought.
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08-03-2009, 11:08 AM #5
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since quicksilver was mentioned... which one is equvilant to yamalube w3? there are three different quicksilver at my auto sotre? I still have cat con too.
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08-03-2009, 12:51 PM #6
The one that is more expensive/'pink' label:
http://www.marinepowerservice.com/Bo...ctID/45036.cfm
PS; I'm assuming you're reffering to the 2-W equal. Otherwise Yamalube 2-M would be the TCW-3 equal.
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08-03-2009, 01:11 PM #7
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the answer to this may be to technical for me but whats the difference? besides $10-12 a gallon? My problem is I dont have a dealer nearby that sells yamalube, but i do have a wally world! they sell all three kinds plus others. I have used the "premium" quicksilver (TCW-3) in ski's I have owned in the past with no problems. Are Yamaha engines special? I guess I should search.....but advice would be appreciated.
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08-03-2009, 02:16 PM #8
...the 'pink' label Mercury Quicksilver sold at Wally world, that I linked to you above, is the one you want if you have a Catcon, which is also equal to the yamalube 2-W. It is used for craft w/emmision controls/Catcon's. It's a heaver viscose. You MUST use it on most stock catcon watercraft. Some Seadoo's use it also. It's an API rating system. TCW-3 is a whole nother animal/rating system from NMMA for 2-stroke/outboards, pwc's without catcons, etc...
There are those here more technically astute that can answer you better.
Hope that helps some.
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08-03-2009, 02:19 PM #9
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guess i better start using pink label!
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