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Need answer fast motorcycle oil in Mariner 40

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"I'm heading out early tom

"I'm heading out early tomorrow before the shops open. I discovered too late that I have no marine 2-stroke oil. All I could buy was Texaco Motex 2T. This is described on the label as API: CEC TC (TSC-3).

I am not asking if it is recommended for use in my outboard engine - I know it isn't. I am asking if I will get away with using it, this once.

The situation is: I had 10 litres in the tank, mixed with the correct marine oil. I added 8 litres, so I need another 160 ml of oil.

All help appreciated!"
 
"You'll be ok, don't d

"You'll be ok, don't due it again, add a little extra

MOTEX 2T OIL
This premium lubricant, developed for 2-stroke engines and approved by most of their manufacturers:

Forms a complete mixture with petrol
Ensures easy starting
Reduces carbon build-up and gives cleaner exhaust emissions"
 
"Thanks JB, that's the ans

"Thanks JB, that's the answer I was hoping for. I don't mind a little extra wear but if there was a risk of catastrophic engine failure I would have had to cancel the trip."
 
"Okay, I took your advice and

"Okay, I took your advice and added a little extra. The engine worked fine and the crossing to Rockabill went very well. Thanks for the advice!"
 
It's best to use a TCW ra

It's best to use a TCW rated oil (preferably TCW-3) TCW stands for Two Cycle Water cooled engine most of the other oils are for air cooled engines but you gotta do what you gotta do
 
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