Etec G2 250 HO

[Bodhi]

Just purchased a new G2 250 HO, currently being installed. I’ve read in several forums about having the motor set up for xd50 oil and running xd100. I mentioned it to the dealer and he was unaware. Said just to run xd100. Can the motor be set up in this fashion? Should it be? Benefits?

[Rickmcd53]

The G1 engines had two oil settings, the G2 does not. The G2 manual says that it can use either XD50 or XD100 so basically one could say that the G2 is factory set at the XD50 setting and unchangeable.
The XD100 full synthetic oil is a better lubricant than the XD50 half synthetic blend so XD100 would be preferred.
To put the differences in automotive terms either oil would be good for a daily driver car. In theory the synthetic blend could give a 500,000 mile engine life while the full synthetic might give a 750,000 engine life. If one was racing a car or pulling heavy trailers the the full synthetic would have an advantage.
Back to boats. If your boat has "normal use" the XD50 should give a 3000 hour life. If commercial use, slow speed trolling, pulling heavy loads, or a lot of running wide open then the XD100 would have an advantage.
I believe the XD100 is worth the extra cost in any G2, just for the peace of mind of having the best lubricant available.

[Bodhi]

XD 100 it is. Thanks for the explanation.

[BluewaterBill]

Do not forget that your operators guide states that you have to use XD-100 in freezing weather for proper lubrication.

When operating in conditions under 32°F
(0°C), Evinrude XD100 oil must be used.

The following 2–stroke outboard oils are recommended
for use in your Evinrude E-TEC
G2 outboard:
• Evinrude XD100 Direct Injection Oil
• Evinrude XD50 2–Stroke Oil
• or a synthetic TC-W3 NMMA-certified oil

Evinrude XD100 oil is preferred for your
Evinrude E-TEC G2 outboard. This synthetic
formula oil provides uncompromised lubrication
and superior performance, even in
extreme conditions especially in cold temperatures
down to 0°F (-17°C).

[Bodhi]

Understood. The dealer installing the motor is over 3 hours from where I live, so I’ve been researching any settings or changes that need to be made at the dealer before I take delivery. I appreciate y’all’s responses.

[jwbuddy386]

Bodi,

I am getting a 250HO thios weekend on my 87 Mako 248.

Anyfeddback on your experiance so far with the motor?

[bayport]

Just cannot see why one would choose to use 50/50 vs 100% synthetic. 

I mean...22k motor...how much oil will you use in a year? Is the diff in cost really worht it???????

I put 300hr / yr on my motor. Had 2500 hrs on my G1 when I sold it and now 300 hrs on my G2 and ALWAYSE used XD100.