XD-100: The only oil you need for your Evinrude E-TEC outboard

When you've taken the decision to splash out on a new boat, it's natural that you'll want to look after the vessel as best you can. Of course, bringing your pride and joy in for a service every now and then can go a long way to extending the life of the vessel, but it's still vital that you give the tub the care and attention it deserves in between fishing trips and relaxed Sunday afternoon cruises - starting with the oil you put in the Evinrude E-TEC outboard.

There is one oil that stands head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to choosing something suitable. Evinrude XD-100 is designed purely with your engine's wellbeing mind, with a great deal of innovation and forward-thinking going into its development. Let's take a look at a few reasons why XD-100 belongs on your garage shelf.

Lubrication for a generation

First and foremost, all oils are crafted to offer lubrication to the many intricate parts of an engine, and XD-100 goes one step further in this regard. Within are special anti-wear ingredients that will protect the engine even when the temperature rises high alongside the RPMs, so you can really stretch your boat's legs without fear of overcooking it.

Additionally, as XD-100 contains additives and other ashless ingredients that reduce carbon, the pistons and combustion chambers will be free of carbon deposits, so overall power will not be compromised. What's more, the lack of carbon in XD-100 means that your engine's piston rings will be less prone to sticking, so you won't lose compression. Therefore, your boat will start more easily and the pistons will be better protected.  

There is another reason that stuck piston rings are something that every boat owner should always try to avoid. A non-moving ring can potentially damage the piston itself, as the combustion heat will not be absorbed by the engine's cooling system. So? Well, that trapped heat will cause the pistons to expand, with grooves, dents and other damage occurring to the cylinder walls and skirts. XD-100 will protect against this unwelcome occurrence, with the anti-friction additives allowing your engine to deliver more power than when using conventional oil - and keep your engine safe, too. 

Finally, saltwater is far more trying on an engine than its fresh counterpart, especially when it comes to corrosion and rust. Therefore, XD-100 has been crafted with sea-going vessels in mind, with unsurpassed corrosion protection incorporated into the product. This lends it a fine shield both when out on the waters of New South Wales, and in storage.

Clean and green

In these eco-friendly times, each of us are always looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint, and using XD-100 for your for your Evinrude E-TEC outboard is a step in a green direction. This is because when it burns, almost zero smoke is produced, so not only will your experience out on the water involve a whole lot less coughing, you'll keep the Earth smiling, too. In E-TEC outboards that feature a 'reduced oil' setting, XD-100 is the only product that will work properly in this mode, lending the oil yet more green credentials.

If your outboard has such a setting, we at Hunts Marine can reprogram the vessel's computer for you, so that less oil will be used. Sometimes, you may have to change the oil only once a season - the benefits of which are plainly obvious.   

A treat for techies

Without wanting to get bogged down in too much technological detail, we know that many of our customers will be intrigued by the science that goes into the production of XD-100. Firstly, it has a polyalphaolefin Group IV base oil (PAO). PAO is a synthetic, which lends it exceptional temperature qualities, whether they're high or low.

What's more, the special additives in the the oil have been created for synthetic base stocks, which means that the formula is cohesive. Thus, XD-100 is equally at home in small or large engines, whether its efficiency and economy that you're after, or maximum power and high speeds - PAO won't let you down.

An Evinrude exclusive

Even though you may see other synthetic oils advertised for use in Evinrude E-TEC outboards, only XD-100 should be used. Evinrude itself states that only XD-100 should be used in E-TECs that feature the 'reduced oil' setting, otherwise boat owners run the risk of seriously damaging their engine. If another oil is used and such damage does occur, the factory warranty will be null and void, potentially leaving you with a very expensive repair bill. 

Of course, no one knows Evinrude engines better than Evinrude itself, and XD-100 was formulated after years of experience and insider expertise by the company. It has been tested in each and every engine that the firm produce, which is something that no other manufacturer can say. This makes it the perfect oil for your Evinrude E-TEC - no other product comes close. The simplest way to put it? It's designed by Evinrude, for your Evinrude - and that's a quote directly from the company themselves.

It doesn't matter which Evinrude outboard you own - we can guarantee that XD-100 will protect it better than any other lube on the market. Of course, you may notice that it's a little more expensive than other products out there, but this is only to be expected, what with the extra quality involved. It's an investment well worth it it, as it could even save you money in the long-term. Your engine will be protected better, for longer, so expensive damage will be much less likely to occur.

We at Hunts Marine cannot recommend XD-100 highly enough. It's available directly from us either as a single bottle, or in a value three-pack. It's a purchase Evinrude owners are unlikely to regret.