Pennzoil tcw3 synthetic 2 stroke

[codman]

Any problem with using this oil in my 2003 Yamaha 250 hpdi?

[fraydknot]

Codman, if your motor is still under warranty be careful on the oil you use, my neighbor has a yammy and he was told yamma lube only or they will void the warranty!!!

[Simple Man]

Like frayedknot said, they can push back on you if you do not use their lube but I don't believe that they can deny a warranty claim as long as it meets their specs. I doubt you have an issue with that still on a 2003 though. I like Penzoil products and have used their 2 cycle oil in the past in my O/B's. My problem is with the added expense of the synthetic. I just can't justify it in my mind with a 2 cycle. I mean it's gonna burn anyway right? A 4 cycle is a somewhat different story and I can see people using it. All that said, If you want to go to the added expense or can get a deal on it, it will be fine. A little "overkill" in fact.

[codman]

Thanks to all for the information. The motor is off warranty, although it has a new factory head replaced by Yamaha 2 years ago while under warranty. I was looking at the price of 2 stroke Yamaha oil by the gallon and the Pennzoil tcw3 synthetic 2 stroke was cheaper at VIP of all places, around $25 / gal. This motor has the the latest upgrades including the one for the oil injector / pump.

[fraydknot]

I would fill it up and Turn and Burn, and enjoy!!!!

[Deleted]

Simple Man is correct. Federal law prohibits a manufacturer from forcing you to use a specific brand of oil. You simply must use an oil that meets the required speicification, in this case... TCW3.

[Deleted]

I run an 03 90 hp carbed oil injected Yami. I used Yamalube until the warranty ran out. Switched to Pennzoil and have had no problems. Runs clean and no smoke.