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Old 24 July 2010, 17:43   #21
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I've been told by 3 independant merc agents that it's fine to use TCW3 oil such as Rock MP3 etc...

Just thought you'd like to know.
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Old 30 July 2010, 10:38   #22
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I paid £194.94 inc vat + del for 3 x 10ltr Quicksilver DFI oil in sep last year from Marinautic on here.
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Old 30 July 2010, 16:16   #23
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I paid £194.94 inc vat + del for 3 x 10ltr Quicksilver DFI oil in sep last year from Marinautic on here.
Good price but have you used it all yet?
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Old 08 August 2010, 20:13   #24
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10 ltr left !
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Old 09 August 2010, 19:54   #25
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10 ltr left !
over how many hours is that usage approx?
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At 4500 rpm cruising speed, my opti's run at around 35:1

Mentioned this to a Merc tech and he didn't even blink so I guess it's normal.

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Old 09 August 2010, 21:49   #27
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I've just googled XD100 ratio, apparently Etecs run around 50:1.

This is interesting:-
The big killer to any motor is soot. It is a pure abrasive. Soot is caused by fuel & oil that is not completely burnt or a motor that is running too cold ALSO motors that are lugging cause soot. This is why it is very important to adhere to the recomended OPTIMUM RPM suggested by BRP. If your motor revs easy at all RPM then it is breathing easy & scavenging all those exhaust gases getting rid of all that soot. XD100 oil is tha absolute BEST OIL to use in your E-Tec because it leaves NO RESIDUE at all, no smoke either.
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Old 10 August 2010, 10:19   #28
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I've just googled XD100 ratio, apparently Etecs run around 50:1.
On the stateside etec forum I'm sure they say around 70:1 for XD100 and 50:1 for XD50. But it all depends what the engine is doing/what boat its on, it is constantly variable isnt it?
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Sorry for dragging this back up but just picked up some quicksilver DFI and noticed its even more expensive than before. has anyone actually switched to Rockoil MP3?? Any reports???
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Old 11 March 2011, 21:18   #30
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...#ht_500wt_1156

Cheap Opti Oil!!
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Old 11 March 2011, 22:34   #31
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That is very cheap considering I am paying near £50stg for the 4L in good old rip of Ireland!!
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Old 13 March 2011, 22:34   #32
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Old 14 March 2011, 11:58   #33
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Excellent price, do we get ribnet discount as well... LOL

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Buy it direct and save TurboD the ebay fees and he may do a bit more of deal. I know I do with my stuff. Ebay fees are suprisingly high....
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Buy it direct and save TurboD the ebay fees and he may do a bit more of deal. I know I do with my stuff. Ebay fees are suprisingly high....
Just my 2p
You've got it!!.
Just call on 01503 265898, only got about 20 bottles left at that price, then i have to buy some more!
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Old 28 March 2011, 12:03   #35
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Thanks Rob, Oil arrived today. Excellent service.
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Old 28 March 2011, 22:05   #36
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Thanks Rob, Oil arrived today. Excellent service.
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