The First Jet Ski Ride of the Year

When starting a jet ski after the winter months have ended, there are a number of precautions to be aware of beforehand. First you should take the jet ski out of storage before you intend to use it and check the engine. If you stored the jetski with fuel in the engine, add a fuel cleaner and a fuel stabilizer before starting it up. You will also want to change the engine oil, ensuring you use the appropriate type; ie. Yamalube 2W oil. Consult the owner’s manual for more information about the specific type of oil needed for your engine. Also be sure to change the oil filter and drain the pump oil, and add grease to all seals and bearing fittings.

When putting your jet ski away a few months down the road, be sure to clean the exterior, seat, and windshield to prevent corrosion and staining.

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Disadvantages of Two Stroke Engines

I’ve often been asked what would happen if the same 2 stroke engine we use in our favorite outboard motor was transferred to a car or truck, and the answer is the result wouldn’t be all that pleasant. 2 stroke engines don’t last nearly as long 4 stroke engines, and the parts of the engine wear down a lot faster; they’re not meant to travel long distances or be used several times per day. 2 stroke oil is also quite expensive compared to traditional motor oil; a two stroke engine in a car or truck would burn about a gallon of oil every 1,000 miles, and burn fuel less efficiently as well. 2 stroke engines also pollute more than their 4 stroke counterparts.

Despite all of these disadvantages in cars and trucks, two stroke engines still work great for outboard engines and in smaller vehicles like jetskis and snowmobiles.

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Formulated Oil for Verado Engines

The Verado four cylinder and six cylinder outboard engines are without a doubt some of the most powerful outboards on the market. In the last year, Mercury formulated a special oil, Mercury 25W and 50W oil, designed to compliment the level of torque and acceleration in a Verado outboard engine. The oil is a combination of synthetic and mineral based stocks of the highest quality, and meets all the demands of the most powerful outboard engines. Mercury engine oil in all its formulations is renowned for superior protection from corrosion, as well as enhanced lubrication to increase the performance of all engine parts.

In addition to Mercury 25W and 50W oil designed for the Verado, there are also 10W and 30W oils which can be used in two cylinder outboard engines.

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Two Stroke Versus Four Stroke Engines

When it comes to outboard motors, there are two essential categories: two stroke and four stroke. Both of these engine types have advantages and disadvantages, and the choice will depend on how you intend to use your outboard motor. For example, two stroke engines accelerate more quickly, and are faster. Two stroke engines are also often cheaper and tend to withhold their value during resale. Four stroke engines provide a smoother ride and are more economical. Because they move slower, four stroke engines are quieter and also cause less harm to the marine environment.

Four stroke engines are a bit newer in the market, and thus improvements are still being made frequently. Also remember with both kinds of outboard engines, you will need to special Evinrude oil, which is formulated for both two stroke and four stroke outboard motors.

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Powering a Golf Cart

Golf carts, despite their residence on the golf course, can be used for a variety of other recreational and practical activities. With gasoline prices in question for the future, an electric golf cart can serve as a practical means of transportation over short distances. The carts can also be used for activities like frisbee golf, metal detection, or just riding around enjoying nature. Golf carts are available for purchase from specialty retailers, and in most cases, don’t require a license to drive. They’re also great for minors to learn essential driving skills.

Owning an electric golf cart is easy; just remember to plug it in after it’s been used. If you own a gas powered golf cart, treat it just like an automobile; fill the gas tank, check the two cycle oil level, and remember to keep the tires pumped up!

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Your jet ski’s engine is the most important part of the machine, and through maintaining it you can help your jet ski to last through the years. When it comes to jet skis, there are both simple and complex maintenance practices that should be done at various intervals. For example, you will want to check your oil level often. In addition, note that jet skis use specially formulated oil, like Yamalube outboard motor oil. It’s also important to flush the water from your engine regularly. A gradual build-up of algae, dirt, and grit can erode your engine. If you’re using your jet ski in salt water locations, salt build up is one of the more serious concerns, as it can erode your engine quickly. Salt is best removed with hot water and a scrubber.

It’s also important to keep an eye on your impeller which can become tangled with weeds and other objects, and quickly hinder your engine.

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Boats and Recreation

Pulling water skis, inner tubes, or wake boards behind your boat is a great way to enjoy warmer weather and the water. However, there are a few safety precautions you should take to ensure an enjoyable experience for all involved. First, if you are pulling a person behind your boat, it is important to have another person (not the driver) as a flagger. There are specific flag signals that signal to other boaters in the area the status of the person being pulled behind your boat; this works to prevent boats driving too near a downed waterskier, innertuber, or wakeboarder. It’s also important to be careful of shallow areas indicated by buoys, and avoid making sharp turns.

You will also want to perform all the standard checks on your boat’s engine, including gasoline, outboard motor oil, and coolant levels.

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Yamalube 2W Oil

If you’re looking for a fun summer activity, you can’t go wrong with a Wave Runner, more commonly known as Jetskis. Right now too the boating industry is struggling with fewer people having excess income, thus boating dealerships are offering some amazing deals on watercraft. Several boating retailers and even manufacturers are offering free gas cards and deep discounts on Wave Runners. These enjoyable watercraft are great for adults, teens, and kids (with supervision) and can provide hours of gratification during the warmer months. In addition, maintaining your Wave Runner is a breeze, it operates much like an automobile; just fill the gas tank, check the oil (Wave Runners use special oil like Yamalube 2W oil), and have a professional do a maintenance check every other year.

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Yamalube Oil Used by Motocross Superstars

Recently Yamaha announced its 2009 motocross race teams, signing a number of prestigious riders that earned a great deal of acclaim the previous year. One such rider, James Stewart, was signed to the team hot off his perfect outdoor season including a US Open victory and an excellent Bercy Supercross performance. James will be riding the Yamaha Z450F, and also be outfitted in all the latest Yamaha motocross gear. Yamaha’s Yamalube brand of motor oil is utilized to achieve maximum performance in all of Yamaha’s sponsored bikes.

Yamalube 2W oil, as well as 2S, 2M and all of its 4-Stroke brands are relied on to operate in intense conditions, and are the industry choice for use in garden appliances, ATVs, snowmobiles, outboard motors, and motocross bikes.

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Yamaha Racing Teams Prefer Yamalube

Yamaha sponsors a variety of racing teams including the Yamaha World Supersport Team and the Yamaha Motocross Team, all of which use Yamalube oil in their engines. The family of Yamaha racing teams has earned two world championships since 2005, and has a long-standing racing tradition in several countries. Yamalube oils consist of both mineral, hybrid synthetic, and full synthetic two stroke and four stroke oils. Some of the more common varieties include Yamalube 2S, Yamalube 2W, and Yamalube 2M oil.

There are also several other Yamaha made products that are used for care and cleaning of the racers’ equipment such as paint, polish, silicon sprays and platinum gels. Good luck to team Yamaha in their upcoming races!

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Reducing Outboard Engine Smoke

If you happen to own an outboard motor that suffers from excessive engine smoke, switching to a synthetic oil can help to make a significant reduction in the appearance and production of smoke. Synthetic oils like the evinrude XD100, and the evinrude XD50 oil run cleaner than mineral oil. XD100 oil is a full synthetic that will cause the most dramatic reduction in smoke, however the downfall is that it is more expensive. XD50 is a hybrid synthetic that combines mineral and synthetic oil, it costs less than XD100, and will still help to reduce smoke.

Once you’ve switched to a synthetic oil be mindful that you cannot switch back to a mineral oil. Synthetics seal the engine with their own particles, and should those particles dry out, the engine can crack.

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Synthetic Oil versus Mineral Oil

Despite the rampant promotion of mineral oil in the mainstream market, synthetic oil offers several benefits that mineral oil does not. First of all, synthetic oil has a higher resistance to heat than mineral based oil. Synthetic oil doesn’t evaporate nearly as quickly as conventional oil, and thus creates fewer sludge deposits in the engine. Synthetic oils also have an increased amount of lubricity; with the reduced friction, the engine receives more horsepower. Engines using synthetic oil also wear down less quickly because the oil molecules have a greater film and shear strength.

If using an outboard motor, Evinrude synthetic oils, like the hybrid synthetic Evinrude XD 50, or the full synthetic Evinrude XD 100 oil, can increase the torque of your outboard motor, and also reduce internal engine wear.

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