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"JIFFY" 2 cycle oil

rodmoen

By rodmoen
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Hey everyone, finally got myself a used Jiffy 30 this year, and am curious with the cold temps it will be ran in and sporatic use, how important is it to use Jiffy 2 cyc oil or Amsoil vs. the quality bulk stuff I already have for the boat?? Any info or experiences would be appreciated.

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JigginIsLife Experienced

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Yup these guys hit it on the head with use of marine oil usage on a cold weather air cooled engine...hence don't do it. Also with the amsoil lubrication properties, it doesent void out any warrenty (if one came with your auger). On a personal note I would reccomend using the amsoil with premium gas, it makes the auger run alot better (I finally seen my unit work like a charm, last year took about a year and a half to really break in well) and alot less exhaust smoke you will notice that asap.

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Go with the Amsoil! If you use the Dinosauer oil you'll start the engine off spitting out the black goo that'll stain your house walls. Check your warranty first though! If it REQUIRES that you break it in with Jiffy oil, then do so. After break in is done, switch to Amsoil. 80:1 the first gallon, then 100:1 after that. I broke in my Shark on Amsoil @ 100:1, now 6 years ago. It starts and runs today as well as the first day. Prime and pull and it's running. Prior to the shark, I had a 22 year old 8" Strikemaster that I had fed Amsoil for about the last 12 years, as far as I know, it's still running fine! Phred52

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The cheapest way to buy Amsoil is to find a "dealer" in your area. A lot of people rep for Amsoil and get discounts by distributing it to other people like you or me. I know the FF in St Cloud carries some types of Amsoil, but my dealer gets it to me $2 cheaper per quart. I'd give u his number, but I'm in St CLoud and I'm sure there are several right in Chaska.

If someone doesn't reply with a dealer in your area in this forum try posting for a dealer in your regional forum or under the equipment forum.

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