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Things you need to know about fuel filters, additives and why.:
Fuel has been causing major damage to engines of all makes
and models, due to the ethanol content. Today's fuel filters are clogging up
after only 50 hrs of use as water in the tank emulsifies and clogs the filter or
engines fuel system if it reaches it. Most engine manufacturers have introduced
10 micron filters to their fuel accessory line which will save the engine from
damage by capturing the emulsified fuel contaminant before it reaches the
engines fuel system. This is resulting in a lot of engine problems due to lack
of fuel reaching the engine. If you want your equipment protected, you will need
to monitor your fuel quality and keep a new filter handy. You should have your
boat maintained regularly. We can take care of your equipment at
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Our main concern is keeping your equipment running. To accomplish this, you need
to have a clean fuel supply. Of all the fuel filters
on the market, none can get close to the capabilities of a Racor brand
fuel/water seperator. These fuel filters will filter particles
out of your fuel which are half the size of what a standard canister filter
will let pass through. The outboard versions will allow you to see water in the
clear bowl below the element, so you can remove it. All have easily accessable
drain petcocks. They are made to fit all OEM fuel filter heads from Mercury and
OMC as well as their own high flow head. If you are not using a racor filter in
your boat, change it today.
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As far as fuel additives are concerned, unless you have an inboard
or I/O, the only additive you can use is an OEM specified fuel stabalizer.
Never use alcohol based additives to remove water from your fuel
if you have an outboard powered boat. Todays two stroke outboard engines and
the lubricants they use in their oil injection systems are not compatable with
alcohol based additives. These additives will prevent oil from forming
a protective film on the internal parts of your engine, resulting in
internal engine damage. Many OEM's are now manufacturing synthetic oils and
lubricants which are better at mixing with alcohol, but i would advise you to
stay away from these additives.
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As of the past few months, most gas stations have switched to an ethanol
blended fuel with not more than 10% alcohol. If you have an older
2 stroke outboard on your boat, ask your dealer if you can use it
with your engine and the oils you currently use. Another problem with
using alcohol based fuels in your boat is that alcohol will break down all
rubber components in your fuel sytem, resulting in fuel related
failures. There are fuel lines available today which a resistant to
alcohol and if your boat is not so equipped, you should speak to your
dealer about having your boat retro fitted for these new fuel lines.
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