Carman Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 I am planning a saddle bag trip at the end of the month and I was just curious how easy it will be to find synthetic 2-stroke BRP oil along my route or if I should pack 4 - 8 liters just in case. Below is my planned route: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Hi Carman, If we are on a "short" trip, I don't mind carrying a couple of liters. A trip like you are planning I would rather buy from a Ski Doo dealer. Maybe carry one or two as a back up depending on how far you can go on what is in the sled's oil tank. If there are others in the group that use the same BRP synthetic, you can buy a gallon at a time and split it between sleds. Get a list of the Ski Doo dealers with their hours and then you can plan on what dealers you can fill up at. Weekends most dealers are closed or maybe a half day on Saturday. If I do carry any oil, I always place duct tape over the cover for added insurance against leakage. Have a great ride. Jack & Sandi Carman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstar Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Occasionally you will see a few bottles of "Yellow" Bombardier oil at gas stations on the shelf in some places, just grab a bottle and fill tank and keep the ones in the bag till you have to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Oil 2S oils mix, don't get sucked into the hype. BRP oil is available in many, many places, Parent, Mont Apeaka, towns with BRP dealers. When you see it, buy 2. Expect to pay $20 per L. The $5 CasterOil mixes fine, as does the other synthetics....... 800steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipeman Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Yep, I ran Mystik synthetic in mine $19.50 a gallon valves stayed clean, never an issue. But to answer your question BRP oil is available but very expensive along the trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooccio Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Hi, the medium skidoo linq bag easily holds 4 quarts of oil. And I would take that. I've done longish tours and bought oil wherever I find it, and leave the ones I brought only for emergency. Oil consumption on the new 850 not as good as the 800 I find so better to be safe. And absolutely tape the lids. They will leak even if unopened which can be a real pain. Carman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Identify where the BRP dealers are along your route and always carry an extra liter or two in your bag in case you land after he has closed and need to make it to the next dealer. Plus if in a pinch, any two stroke synthetic will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 In 2014 I rode my mxz800 renegade 6500 miles. It was impossible to run only BRP oil and super unleaded 100% of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowworks Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 Some dealers close for lunch. Use the BRP gas can for oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 This is a set up that works really well. we are doing a similar loop next week.....I'll put two gallons in the three gallon Jerry can and have no worries. the linq system is great mccaffrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 Hat's off to all you oil users, so much more involved to keep it rolling. Where to get oil? Where to Carry it? What kind is it? Tape the bottles closed. Mix different kinds or no? My head is spinning. lol. It is an addiction. Seek help. vt_bluyamaha54, Florida Snowman and 800steve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 I carry 3.7 US Quarts. 800steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800steve Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 23 minutes ago, Phil 1 said: I carry 3.7 US Quarts. Me too, but I never seem to use any. Phil 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 Carry a few quarts of oil or carry a few extra hundred pounds under the hood?⚓️⚓️ That tis the question? 😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️ 11 minutes ago, 800steve said: Me too, but I never seem to use any. 35 minutes ago, Phil 1 said: I carry 3.7 US Quarts. 38 minutes ago, iceman said: Hat's off to all you oil users, so much more involved to keep it rolling. Where to get oil? Where to Carry it? What kind is it? Tape the bottles closed. Mix different kinds or no? My head is spinning. lol. It is an addiction. Seek help. 182ray, hparaptor and Florida Snowman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) "Carry a few quarts of oil or carry a few extra hundred pounds under the hood?⚓️⚓️ That tis the question?" i hear you, just saying how I feel. BTW I am Always ready to tow the two smokes when times up. Rest easy. I carry at least 2 quarts of JACK. To start a trip. I'm more concerned with where is the SAQ. Edited February 5, 2017 by iceman viper2, Scranton1, hparaptor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnc Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 7 minutes ago, iceman said: I carry at least 2 quarts of JACK. To start a trip. I'm more concerned with where is the SAQ. Ah, the all purpose lubricant.👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800steve Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 14 minutes ago, Cnc said: Ah, the all purpose lubricant.👌 Ive seen times where engines would not start in the AM because of that lubricant. Florida Snowman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 13 minutes ago, 800steve said: Ive seen times where engines would not start in the AM because of that lubricant. Amateurs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teet F8SP Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 To each their own and as Ice has experienced, even 4 strokes have their problems. I recall your last tow job you described was a 4 stroke Ski Doo??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 43 minutes ago, Teet F8SP said: To each their own and as Ice has experienced, even 4 strokes have their problems. I recall your last tow job you described was a 4 stroke Ski Doo??? No Doubt they all have their problems, it's all part of the game. Fact is some have less problems than others that is for certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusand Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 On 2/5/2017 at 9:39 AM, iceman said: Hat's off to all you oil users, so much more involved to keep it rolling. Where to get oil? Where to Carry it? What kind is it? Tape the bottles closed. Mix different kinds or no? My head is spinning. lol. It is an addiction. Seek help. Not to mention I can't stand following two stroke sleds breathing in fumes all day long. Anyone who rides behind me doesn't smell anything markusvt and Florida Snowman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
182ray Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 10 hours ago, iceman said: No Doubt they all have their problems, it's all part of the game. Fact is some have less problems than others that is for certain. Yup they all problems at one time or another... revct1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hparaptor Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Friend and I had jerry cans on our 2 smokes, one would have klotz while the other gas. Setup worked well. Now we have about a gallon in the engine. Much easer there. Most people would return a vehicle that burns oil. Now I know better! Fuse6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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