Oil for older 115HP

[Boilermaker]

If money was not a consideration, only quality, what oil should I run thru my 1978 115HP Johnson??? Also from a practical point, what would be the most cost effective/quality oil to use??? Although its an old engine, the hours are still light on her (under 300).<br /><br />THANKS

 

[JB]

Re: Oil for older 115HP

Hi, Boilermaker.<br /><br />You will get a lot of opinions on this. Mine is that you will get good performance at best value with Wal Mart SuperTech TC-W3 outboard oil.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Oil for older 115HP

Anything you get now will be better than what was available back then.

 

[Boilermaker]

Re: Oil for older 115HP

Originally posted by WillyBWright:<br />Anything you get now will be better than what was available back then.

WOW>> I remember my dad ALWAYS used OMC gold cans, saying it was the only oil recommended. I refloated the boat last fall, after mny years of sittin', and then having a dealer check it all over & tune it.<br /> I was using WEST MARINE s TC-3W but was concerned with residue out the exhust & carbs, that I don't remember from years ago. <br />I dont mind spending some money for the "BEST">>>but if it just P*ssin' money away, I would like to get the best for the application. <br />Are all the TC-3W's the same????

 

[walleyehed]

Re: Oil for older 115HP

I'll try and stay out of the "hype" in this post, so I will tell you J/E XD-25 would be "The best" oil for the buck, and protection of your engine.

 

[BillP]

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This topic is like throwing a grenade into a mine field! <br /><br />I'd say the best oil is one that is TCW-3 certified and has the engine mfg's name on the label. <br /><br /> http://www.nmma.org/certification/programs/oils/registeredoil.asp?bhcp=1

 

[ezeke]

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Starting in 2003, I used Pennzoil Marine Synthetic Blend Premium Plus TC-W3. The motor is a 1976 115HP Johnson. The oil cost me 12.50 for 1 gallon. <br /><br />I troll on Cape Cod Bay. I have always used OMC oil before. I always considered the build-up on my plugs to be a natural thing so I replaced or cleaned them and bought them by the dozen. <br /><br />2003 was mind boggling: I could not foul the plugs. My boat got out of the hole faster than ever, and I ended up the season at 135 psi per cylinder compression. <br /><br />I am sure that others must have had similar experience with synthetics, but this old f is not going to change until someone comes up with a better product.

 

[OBJ]

Re: Oil for older 115HP

Uhhhhhhh,,,,,agreed with walleyehed.....

 

[LubeDude]

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Walleyehed and Ezeke have great advise as to using a Synthetic blend! However I like full Synthetics Myself, You have to decide if the extra cost is worth it to you!! I had an early 85 V4 evenrude that I ran the H*ll out of on full synthetic on a 15' Bass Boat in tournaments for two years, It worked wonders for that engine! It had a lot of hours on it when I got it and suffered NO ill effects from changing over!<br /><br />At least use a Partial Synthetic!! Oh, Use a synthetic lower unit oil too!!

 

[Cannon]

Re: Oil for older 115HP

Any decent quality TCW-3 oil will be fine. An engine of your vintage will love the new stuff.<br />Happy boating!

 

[walleyehed]

Re: Oil for older 115HP

I'll put a "Ditto" on the lower unit syn-lube.....that's one area that gets neglected for lube quality.