Marine 2-stroke oil in KDX

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paul6585

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Any opinions on using marine 2-stroke oil in motorcycles? Does anyone know of differences in the oil? Marine 2-stroke is available in bulk at W-Mart for a fraction of the cost of what bike shops sell 2-stroke oil for. I am currently using Yamalube in the KDX.

 

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karlp

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I've no idea but I bet this will be one of those 3 page oil threads.

 

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NYkdxer

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I have used that wal-mart oil in my ATV, and snowmobiles before. Its not too bad, and at $6 a gallon cant beat it. It doesnt compare to the Amsoil I use in one of my sleds but..... Have had NO plug fouling problems or carbon buildup for 800 miles w/the Wally world stuff. It is TCW3 rated, ashless type. I'd say give it a shot.....save a few...er, ten bucks.

 

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Tom Ludolff

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Yes, I've stared at that gallon jug of (I think it was Pennzoil) 2-stroke oil many times at Walmart. I'm just paranoid now about not using full synthetics. Will I actually get longer life and cleaner burning using full synthetics at $6/quart??? Or should I save my $18/gal and get the cheap stuff???

 

Rich Rohrich

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• Mar 12, 2003

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There are about 100 threads on DRN addressing this question. Take a look around and you'll find loads of info on the subject.