Can you still buy E-TEC outboards?

Can you still buy E-TEC outboards?

Evinrude motors parent company, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), announced last week that it would discontinue manufacturing of its Evinrude E-TEC and E-TEC G2 outboard engines. Instead, the company will focus on growing its boat brands and developing technology and innovation of other marine products.

How long do e-TEC motors last?

An ETEC well maintained should last 2000 hours or more. Oil is critical- XD 100. The parent company of Evinrude (BRP/Rotax) rates their two stroke piston airplane motors as having a service life of 600 hours. They rate their four stroke piston airplane motors as having a service life of up to 2000 hours.

Are Evinrudes still made?

Valcourt, Quebec, BRP (TSX: DOO; NASDAQ: DOOO) announced today it has re-oriented its marine business by focusing on the growth of its boat brands with new technology and innovative marine products. The company will discontinue production of Evinrude E-TEC and E-TEC G2 outboard engines.

Is Evinrude ETEC still available?

BRP announced it has re-oriented its marine business by focusing on the growth of its boat brands with new technology and innovative marine products. We will discontinue production of Evinrude E-TEC and E-TEC G2 outboard engines.

Are ETEC engines 2-stroke?

The technology is considered 2-Stroke, Direct Injection. Evinrude E-TEC in fact, has cleaner exhaust emissions than a 4-stroke, it produces 5 to 10 times less Carbon Monoxide (CO) while idling or trolling.

Are Evinrude Etecs still being made?

BRP announced today it will discontinue production of Evinrude E-TEC and E-TEC G2 outboard engines and will re-orientate its marine business by focusing on the growth of its boat brands with new technology and innovative marine products.

How many hours are Evinrude eTec good for?

I read elsewhere on your web site Evinrude E-TEC engines can run up to 50 hours without needing to add oil to the reservoir.

Will ETEC come back?

We have no plan to bring back the production of outboard engines E-TEC and E-TEC G2. Q: Will you sell the brand or the technology of your Evinrude engines? BRP: Evinrude has a long history and we will maintain the trademark. At this point, we have no intention of selling the brand or the technology of Evinrude.

Is eTec a 4-stroke?

What oil can I use in my eTec?

Use XD100 to ensure long engine life, durability and reliability in Evinrude E-TEC G2 and Evinrude E-TEC outboards. XD100 maintains engine power and acceleration by reducing combustion deposits and friction.

Is an eTec a four stroke?

What is an eTec engine?

Basically, the E-tec/Optimax/ or any other direct injection system gives the computer a better ability to control the way the engine is running. The computer is able to meter exactly the right amount of oil to the bearings and cylinders. Less excess oil means less excess smoke.