Optimax Oil

Rodan · 15 August 2005, 13:48

Where is the best place and price to purchse Optimax oil in the Solent - Cowes best but Southampton OK!? Also, anyone recomend a good service agent?

drew · 05 September 2005, 21:45

like you I need to source this, though for an optimax 200. According to the Mercury manuel you can use Quicksiver 2-stroke oil which I know comes in two grades. This looks as if it easier to come by.. As for servicing I will head to Fairweather Marine in Fareham based on some previous experience I had with them when they were excellent and reasonable in diagnosing then sorting a bust Reed valve on a Force 75. Also how often the spark plugs need changing. Is it true they are OK for 100 hours or a time equivalent?

bogib · 05 September 2005, 21:50

According to my source it must be the Premium grade not the ordinary oil don´t remember the part number but could post tomorrow from work.
We recommend changing spark plug annually, bearing though in mind Icelanders are not as active boating as you living by the Solent.

We mainly go to our club house chatting about weather and how it would be nice going out on the boat..... but always nicer to have another beer instead or have one on board but not going anywhere.............

Bogi

codprawn · 05 September 2005, 22:26

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Originally Posted by bogib

According to my source it must be the Premium grade not the ordinary oil don´t remember the part number but could post tomorrow from work.
We recommend changing spark plug annually, bearing though in mind Icelanders are not as active boating as you living by the Solent.

We mainly go to our club house chatting about weather and how it would be nice going out on the boat..... but always nicer to have another beer instead or have one on board but not going anywhere.............

Bogi

And how much is beer in Iceland???

bogib · 05 September 2005, 22:32

If I tell you, you´ll defenately stop thinking coming over.

Pub price for a pint is ooooooooonnnnnnlllllyyyyyy GBP 6,50 what a bargain that is .....

Bogi - no wonder I am always soper

hard1 · 05 September 2005, 23:01

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Originally Posted by Rodin

Where is the best place and price to purchse Optimax oil in the Solent - Cowes best but Southampton OK!? Also, anyone recomend a good service agent?

24 squids for 4 litres, Dave Crawford Marine Lymington and it does get cheaper for bulk buys. ONLY USE SYNTHETIC QUICKSILVER Opti Oil, in an Opti. You'll be £8k glad you did.

Simon Hawkins · 06 September 2005, 08:56

I have an Opti Engine and had concerns myself about what oil to use. I spoke to Barrus who told me that it was perfectly OK to use the premium plus oil, but however I do use the Optimax Oil which i buy from Kevin mole In Cowes. I only use the premium plus when the Optimax oil is not available.

Rodan · 06 September 2005, 10:57

Thanks for that - have a reasonable supply of oil with the boat but will check out Kevin Mole.

Probably a stupid question but does anyone ever use petrol addative injector cleaner on an Optimax (like a car) - mine does a fair bit of trolling and was a bit concerned about clogging up the injectors.

Rogue Wave · 06 September 2005, 15:48

If any body wants to join a purchasing cartel, I can get it at trade.but i do not want to mess about with 4 litres here and there.

If anybody is interested in a four by four litre pack then pm and Ill get the current prices. I need to buy 60 litres myself so a few more might get us a better price break

Nick Hearne · 06 September 2005, 16:12

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

If any body wants to join a purchasing cartel, I can get it at trade.but i do not want to mess about with 4 litres here and there.

If anybody is interested in a four by four litre pack then pm and Ill get the current prices. I need to buy 60 litres myself so a few more might get us a better price break

So do you mean 4 X 4 litres = 16 Litres total

Any way I would be interested!
Nick

hard1 · 06 September 2005, 16:46

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Originally Posted by Nick Hearne

So do you mean 4 X 4 litres = 12 Litres total

Any way I would be interested!
Nick

Whaaaaat?

Hmmm, I feel the quantity needs to be clarified but I would be up for sharing a bulk purchase of synthetic opti oil. Oh yes.

Nick Hearne · 06 September 2005, 16:54

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Originally Posted by hard1

Whaaaaat?

Hmmm, I feel the quantity needs to be clarified but I would be up for sharing a bulk purchase of synthetic opti oil. Oh yes.

Sorry should have been 16 litres

hard1 · 06 September 2005, 17:00

Personally, I never realised I was dyslexic until I went to a toga party dressed as a goat.

Nick Hearne · 06 September 2005, 17:02

drew · 06 September 2005, 17:25

Shelf like is good I take. I would be interested in bulk buy.

Rodan · 06 September 2005, 17:33

Meee tooo..

Anyone any ideas on my silly Redex style question? Will this help keep injectors from clogging or knacker it!

Jeff · 06 September 2005, 17:40

[QUOTE=Rodin] Meee tooo..

Anyone any ideas on my silly Redex style question? Will this help keep injectors from clogging or knacker it! [/QUOTE)

Not necessarily a silly idea - although Quicksilver Quickleen is the stuff to use. About £10.60 to treat 60 gallons (imperial) - so it probably works out similar 3 to Redex ???
Keeps injectors and system squeeky clean - supposedly

jeff

hard1 · 06 September 2005, 18:53

Er, is it, er, (must whisper, the Opti is listening) safe to use in, er you know what?

Rodan · 07 September 2005, 10:28

Thanks for that - now to find some!

Searider · 07 September 2005, 18:26

IIRC Aladdins Cave at Port Hamble does Optimax oil for about £22 for 4 litres.