API-TC or TC-W3

[fusion]

Hey like the title says which would be better i have been running Mercury Quicksilver PWC 2-stroke oil (API-TC rated) in my Kawasaki JETSKI and in my KDX and YZ for a little bit now should i only use TC-W3 in my dirtbikes because API-TC is a Higher grade oil i know if you run TC-w3 oil in a SEADOO you will burn up the engine (thats why i think its higher grade) so what should i do? thanks

 

[mudpack]

TC-W3 is an outboard motor oil. I would not run it in MY dirt bike.
Compared to motorcycles (even water-cooled), outboards run VERY cool.

 

[fusion]

TC-W3 is an outboard motor oil. I would not run it in MY dirt bike.
Compared to motorcycles (even water-cooled), outboards run VERY cool.

?? my KDX book recommends using TCW3?? i was talking about the API-TC if i should use it or not. But it doesn't really matter because i bought some of that Maxima Synthetic stuff and i will just have to have two 5 Gallon cans one for ski and one for bike.

 

[fusion]

Well i figured out the different TC-W3 is Ash-less oil and API-TC is a Low ash oil because how the seadoo's power valve system work it needs a oil containing a Low amount of Ash and API-TC is made for High TEMP engines. I read if you run API-TC oil in a motor that calls for TC-W, TC-WII, TC-W3 it will have Ash build and fail plugs easier.

 

[mudpack]

i was talking about the API-TC if i should use it or not..

I'm sorry, I thought this was one of your questions:

should i only use TC-W3 in my dirtbikes

?? my KDX book recommends using TCW3??

My KDX200 owner's manual recommends:
a) Kawasaki 2-stroke racing oil
b) Shell advance Racing X
c) Castrol A747

(Page 9 in the manual, P/N 99987-1357.)

The KDX200 Service Manual, P/N 99924-1181-10, does not make a recommendation for premix oil that I can find. ...this manual is for 1995(H1)-2006 (H6F)models...

Personally, I use a).

 

[_JOE_]

It's pretty fool proof to use oil distributed by Kawasaki, recommended for your bike. If in doubt go to the dealer and get the Kawi oil. I guarantee it won't let you down if you follow the directions.

 

[_JOE_]

Using oil formulated for a completely different application can be a gamble.

 

[OLHILLBILLY]

I use Klotz R50. If that falls under one of the 2 listed, that one.

 

[fusion]

I'm sorry, I thought this was one of your questions:

You were saying not to use TC-W3 and in my book it says its ok to use.

My KDX200 owner's manual recommends:
a) Kawasaki 2-stroke racing oil
b) Shell advance Racing X
c) Castrol A747

(Page 9 in the manual, P/N 99987-1357.)

The KDX200 Service Manual, P/N 99924-1181-10, does not make a recommendation for premix oil that I can find. ...this manual is for 1995(H1)-2006 (H6F)models...

Personally, I use a).

Mine says use Kawasaki 2-stroke racing oil or TC-W3 Certified oil.


Well i switch to TC-W3 oil today and its not as thick as API-TC and it kinda smells like cherry's LOL

 

[mudpack]

Mine says use Kawasaki 2-stroke racing oil or TC-W3 Certified oil.

Are you CERTAIN you aren't looking at the manual for your Jetski??

 

[fusion]

Are you CERTAIN you aren't looking at the manual for your Jetski??

.......ya I'm not sure, I'm retarded.....my KDX is on my computer and my 650sx is a book and it says use TC-W Seadoo say API-TC and my YZ say TC-W3 as well as KDX you don't have to believe me, I'm just telling you what the book says