2 Cycle Mercury Oil

[jjellison]

I have a late 1970's 2 cycle mercury outboard motor. For the past year I've been using "Mercury Premium Plus 2 stroke synthetic blend" engine oil. Nichols Marine was a heavy carrier of this kind of oil and now that they closed down I can't seem to find a business that carries it. I guess my main question is whether it matters what oil I use as long as it is a 2 stroke engine oil? I'm just afraid my motor will act up if I use something different....it's a very sensitive engine so I want to stick to what I've been using. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[mjwendorf]

Academy has p plus. Seems like they have the best price in town as well.

 

[jjellison]

Does it matter if it's Mercury brand or not?

 

[mjwendorf]

Academy has quicksilver which is the same as mercury.

 

[DesertDog]

I have been using the Quicksilver Premium Plus but couldn't find it anymore. I was told the label was changed and that the Quicksilver Premium Plus Synthetic Blend is the same exact thing just a different label now. Most Walmart's and Academys have it.

 

[mjwendorf]

Yea the label changed but it is the exact same.

 

[rmac54923]

Yes, Academy has by far the best price, $10 cheaper than Walmart here in Knoxville.

 

[Carl Guffey]

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jjellison - 5/4/2015 7:08 AM Does it matter if it's Mercury brand or not?

<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre"> </span>No, as long as it is TC-W3, you are good to go.</p>

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[jjellison]

Thanks guys!

 

[Gator]

Would somebody tell me when synthetic oil is necessary?
Is synthetic oil superior to regular 2 cycle oil?
Thanks