Oil for DF4

[goosegas]

Hi all-

I just purchased the 4 HP DF4 motor for my Porta-Bote.

I am wondering what is the best oil to use in it. I know what the proper weight is, but I am reading conflicting opinions.

Some folks are saying any automobile oil of the right weight is fine and others say that it is best to use a marine oil as there may be ingredients within that are more suited for outboard motors.

I tried to look for Suzuki oil and it isn't easy to find unless I want to buy it in multiple gallons, which I don't.

Any advise would be greatly appreciated

Rick

[boats.net]

No not use Automotive oil, Marine oil is specially designed for marine application (high rpm, water content, etc).

[goosegas]

I found Quicksilver 10w-30 at Walmart, marked as Marine Oil, Four Stroke (non-synthetic) 10w-30.

I believe that this is the right type of oil but I wonder about the weight. The DF4 manual states that I can use either 10w-30 or 10w-40. I can only find 10w-30.

I have seen several posts which reflect a preference for the 10w-40 oil.

I was wondering if it is a hot/cold environment matter or not. I live in Florida where it is obviously hot, but there will be more days than not that I fish between October and March where the temps are between 55 degrees and 80 degrees.

Please let me know what you guys think.

Rick

[boats.net]

You can use either one, 10w40 would be better, but either can be used.