Want proof?
Marine engine oils are so different in their requirements that special levels of
certification exist: FC-W
®
(four stroke) and TC-W3
®
(two stroke). These represent the
minimum standards of the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA
®
) for
marine engines. With their high quality and advanced formulations, all Yamalube 4M
and 2M oils meet or surpass all of these requirements. Using Yamalube is best for
your Yamaha outboard, but whatever oil you choose, make sure it is the correct type
and viscosity and that it carries either the NMMA
®
FC-W
®
or TC-W3
®
label.
Aren’t all oil filters pretty much the same?
Outwardly, perhaps. But it’s what’s on the inside that counts most. Yamaha oil filters
are manufactured specifically to protect Yamaha engines, using only the finest
components and construction methods available. This includes a special filter media
and metal filter media bases (instead of cardboard), to help them achieve a level
of durability and filtration far superior than most “off-the-shelf” oil filters. From
the quality of the materials used to their high-quality construction, they simply
outperform and out-protect most aftermarket alternatives.
What Yamalube oils are right
for my outboard?
Yamalube 4M FC-W
®
Reformulated to better
protect your investment from the harsh
effects of cold starts, hours of trolling and
high-load, high-speed operation, its special
anti-corrosive additives are particularly
suited for the harsh marine environment.
•
5W-30 Full-Synthetic
— great for
high-performance outboards like our V MAX SHO
®
models
•
10W-30 Mineral Base
(conventional)
— ideal for all Yamaha outboards and environments
•
20W-40 Mineral Base
(conventional)
— suited for large outboards in consistently warm climates
Note:
20W-40 weight is not for use in 4.2L V MAX SHO models.
Tip:
Your Owner’s Manual is the best place to look for your recommended viscosity.
Yamalube 2M TC-W3
®
Yamaha-formulated and NMMA
®
-approved, it provides outstanding protection
for two-stroke, water-cooled outboards, with its special blend of additives that help combat ring
stick, corrosion, varnish and wear. It’s a standard by which other two-stroke oils are judged.
Can I change my own oil?
Absolutely, but you don’t have to. If you’d rather leave it to your Yamaha Marine dealer, they will be
happy to take care of it for you in their specially trained and properly equipped service department.
That also means you won’t have to dispose of the used oil yourself. But if you prefer to do it yourself,
your Yamaha Marine dealer can set you up with a Genuine Yamalube Oil Change Kit, specific to your
Yamaha outboard. It includes the right type and amount of Yamalube marine oil, a Genuine Yamaha
oil filter and a drain gasket. Everything you’ll need to do the job right. Kits are available in Yamalube
4M 10W-30 and 20W-40 weights.
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