4-Stroke Engine Oil?

HI'nStyle · 10-16-2006, 09:17 PM

I have the Suzuki 140 hp 4-stroke. If the 4-Stroke outboard is basically like a car engine can the same engine oil be used? Just wondering since the Suzuki dealer is selling engine oil at $6.00 a quart. Love that engine after running an old Johnson 200hp 2-stroke.

flatbottom · 10-16-2006, 09:25 PM

those engines run at a cooler temp than auto engines.......spend da money and have a good time fishin

KING MARINE OUTBOARD · 11-29-2006, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HI'nStyle

I have the Suzuki 140 hp 4-stroke. If the 4-Stroke outboard is basically like a car engine can the same engine oil be used? Just wondering since the Suzuki dealer is selling engine oil at $6.00 a quart. Love that engine after running an old Johnson 200hp 2-stroke.

Its not the same .Run the oil that your manufacturer recomends.Outboards are under much more of a load than an automobile and they are used in a highly corosive environment with a lot of mosture.

Surfergirl · 11-29-2006, 11:38 PM

I work for a company that sells/repairs outboards and it is strongly recomended by the manufacturer to use their oil.. it is not only because they want you to buy their oil, it is because they have special additives and viscosity for their engines... We do not use a generic oil for all the engines we only use the oils that the manufacturer requires for the engine.

SG

barnacle bills marine · 11-30-2006, 08:48 PM

If its $6.00 per quart for the syn oil then thats a good deal. You want to use that oil. Like stated above a outboard runs cooler then a car. Thus more moisture can build. Also the 140 suzuki runs over 6,000 RPM. That is alot of wear and tear. Try and run a car at 6,000 rpm for a few hours and see how long it last. Your only changing it once a year so go with the good stuff.

10-16-2006, 09:17 PM	#1
HI'nStyle backlash king Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 16 Credits: 1,269.3	4-Stroke Engine Oil? I have the Suzuki 140 hp 4-stroke. If the 4-Stroke outboard is basically like a car engine can the same engine oil be used? Just wondering since the Suzuki dealer is selling engine oil at $6.00 a quart. Love that engine after running an old Johnson 200hp 2-stroke.

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Surfergirl Crab mustard is good Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 700 Credits: 6,153.4 Occupation: Yacht detailer Blog Entries: 3	I work for a company that sells/repairs outboards and it is strongly recomended by the manufacturer to use their oil.. it is not only because they want you to buy their oil, it is because they have special additives and viscosity for their engines... We do not use a generic oil for all the engines we only use the oils that the manufacturer requires for the engine. SG __________________ Diane's Yacht Detailing full service detailing and yacht maintenance 252-916-4488 252-916-6338 Well, hell, if you're gonna do it, do it! Last edited by Surfergirl; 11-29-2006 at 11:41 PM.

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barnacle bills marine Hardcore fishacholic Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 80 Credits: 1,217.4	If its $6.00 per quart for the syn oil then thats a good deal. You want to use that oil. Like stated above a outboard runs cooler then a car. Thus more moisture can build. Also the 140 suzuki runs over 6,000 RPM. That is alot of wear and tear. Try and run a car at 6,000 rpm for a few hours and see how long it last. Your only changing it once a year so go with the good stuff. __________________ Barnacle Bills Marine 4584 Rt 47 Delmont NJ 08314 (856) 785 9455 www.barnaclebillsmarinesupply.com

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