2006 90 Etec here. 31 ish gallon tank. I try and fill up my tank to full at the end of every fishing Trip or every other. I only use ethanol free. Why, because an extra few bucks is cheaper than a new fuel tank or fuel system. I also add about a shot glass worth of Evinrude 2 stroke synthetic oil to the tank when I fill up before the third fill up. (About every 15 gallons or so). Fuel lines, filter and plugs are always clean. Part of boat ownership is making sure it gets you home at the end of the day. I got bashed for saying I use salt away every trip. Guess what, my cooling system was spotless when I changed out my thermostat. I don’t have the money to buy another motor. So I will take each and every precaution to make my boat last forever. Love the content. Keep up the good work.
0:47 - I've always heard you're supposed to put the jugs on the ground to fill them up. Filling them in the truck bed, especially on a plastic bed liner, can create a static electric spark.
@anthonyferguson8857 He's a very smart guy and a heck of a marine mechanic. I've learned a lot from him, so if that's the one thing he hears from me, I'm thankful to be able to share it.
The best ethanol treatment I've found is Star Tron Enzyme fuel treatment from Star Brite. My dad always used it in his old Mercedes convertible. After he passed away, the car sat for 3 years with ethanol fuel in it. It started right up and the guy I sold it to drove it 2 hours home without any issues. I add some to every tank I put in my boat and I've never had a problem, even after sitting in shrink wrap for 6-7 months over the winter
Whatever gas my truck gets my boat gets. I’m my area Charleston,SC the masses have the fear of god into boat owners. They feel your boat will blow up into 1,000 pieces if you don’t use ethanol free fuel.
Yes ethanol has been a major headache for smaller and less used engines So l am glad you mention additives which will help, and to run the boat motor out of fuel if it will be setting for awhile. Would it help to install a shutoff valve for the fuel going to the engine? Would like to know more about preventive measures to keep my engine running problem free Thanks!
Yeah, you could put a fuel shut off valve in if you store it, but on a smaller engine, if you have a smaller engine, you can just unhook it. So depending on the scenario, you might not need that just to unhook the fuel before storing. You don't need to shut off the fuel if you are using it regularly, or even every other weekend
Non eth from a marina that moves a lot of fuel, fine; but stale from a regular gas station, no win. I run fresh top tier fuel from stations that move large volumes, never an issue. Wind up the old 2 strokes at least once every outing, all is good. Fuel stabilizer if it's not going to run for a couple months or more. Good fuel filter/water separator highly recommended.
In nj all you can get is ethanol and the repair shop is making a fortune the trick is to use all of the fuel in one day don’t let the fuel shit in the tank
Ethanol sucks up water from the bottom of your tank and allows it to pass through the fuel filter and out of your engine as steam, so you don't have a pool of water at the bottom of your tank. You're welcome.
Something to mention also is that when that ethanol evaporates, it takes that octane with it. So if you try and use that gas after it’s been sitting its octane level would be lower and could cause engine damage. I bent a push rod in an old ford tractor I used to have that way, lesson learned.
Added a portable fuel tank for ethanol for my mercruiser during the fuel shortage. The only available fuel in my area was 30% ethanol mix, 95 RON. So I started the engine on non-ethanol, swithched to and ran a full gas tank of ethanol fuel, than at the end of operarion switched back to non-ethanol to clear the system of the shit-fuel. Of the issues noticed on ethanol mix - rougher idling and harder cold start.
I run 94 octane gas (no blends) in my boat, truck and car. High octane allows the ECU to map maximum timings, for maximum thermal efficiency. The fuel is more expensive, yet you can burn less. Less time at the fuel dock, less time in the shop. Sometimes less is more. I do have water/methanol injection in my car, but that's a completely separate system, which is designed to have water and alcohol in it. My car is set up so that more is more.
Mr BAB, i was under the impression running a carb engine out of fuel is a good thing, but running a fuel injected engine out of fuel is not recommended because its bad for the injectors. Your thoughts?
In Sweden we can only get etanol fuel. 95 RON E10 or 98 RON E5. At the shop we use Quicksilver Quickstore. Seems to do the trick. Do you guys run alkylate gasoline? Would love to get your take on that. Gaining in polularity here, but we have had some problems.
I have a 2-stroke snowmobile that’s carbed I not only get a full tank of fuel I run 89 octane non-ethanol and I put a can of SeaFoam in before I fill up to help get rid of any moisture that may be in my tank
I like your content (as a 62 year old lifer in the industry midwest & coastal and dad & gramps evinrude lifers ) im pretty hard to impress but your fuel ideas may work but your missing a bunch! Dont want to bash your post publicly.
My Suzuki owner manual says using up to 10% is OK. These modern engines have a knock sensor to slightly retard the ignition timing when a "knock" or pre-ignition is detected. Personally, I have been using Ethanol for years with many hours on my engine with zero issues. I have looked inside my engine through the spark plug holes and detected no abnormal deposits. It's like putting premium fuel into your car that doesn't require it. Marinas only have no ethanol fuel for two reasons... they can charge you more for it and it covers all boat gas engines. Boating is expensive enough without having to spend extra $$ on fuel. That being said, just choose whatever fuel you're comfortable with. If your owner manual says no, then no of course.
Been running 89 Octane with ethanol on my 1996 Evinrude intruder 2 stroke. Haven't had any issues with it. Don't know why and I'm Not asking questions.
the real problem is because a boat lives on the water there is going to be more moisture intrusion into the tank this can cause fuel separation which is the real trouble maker just a 0.3% of water in your tank is enough to do that
I've been boating with ethanol fuel for decades, it's not rocket science. Also, this guy doesn't understand engines anywhere near as well as he thinks he does.
0:47 - I've always heard you're supposed to put the jugs on the ground to fill them up. Filling them in the truck bed, especially on a plastic bed liner, can create a static electric spark.
2006 90 Etec here. 31 ish gallon tank. I try and fill up my tank to full at the end of every fishing Trip or every other. I only use ethanol free. Why, because an extra few bucks is cheaper than a new fuel tank or fuel system. I also add about a shot glass worth of Evinrude 2 stroke synthetic oil to the tank when I fill up before the third fill up. (About every 15 gallons or so). Fuel lines, filter and plugs are always clean. Part of boat ownership is making sure it gets you home at the end of the day. I got bashed for saying I use salt away every trip. Guess what, my cooling system was spotless when I changed out my thermostat. I don’t have the money to buy another motor. So I will take each and every precaution to make my boat last forever. Love the content. Keep up the good work.
0:47 - I've always heard you're supposed to put the jugs on the ground to fill them up. Filling them in the truck bed, especially on a plastic bed liner, can create a static electric spark.
Absolutely. Stupid thing to do in a video
@anthonyferguson8857 He's a very smart guy and a heck of a marine mechanic. I've learned a lot from him, so if that's the one thing he hears from me, I'm thankful to be able to share it.
Very informative, big up and bless up from Jamaica 🇯🇲
The best ethanol treatment I've found is Star Tron Enzyme fuel treatment from Star Brite. My dad always used it in his old Mercedes convertible. After he passed away, the car sat for 3 years with ethanol fuel in it. It started right up and the guy I sold it to drove it 2 hours home without any issues. I add some to every tank I put in my boat and I've never had a problem, even after sitting in shrink wrap for 6-7 months over the winter
Whatever gas my truck gets my boat gets. I’m my area Charleston,SC the masses have the fear of god into boat owners. They feel your boat will blow up into 1,000 pieces if you don’t use ethanol free fuel.
my boat doesn't sit long enough for ethanol fuel to be an issue.
Ohhhh I know ALL ABOUT IT. It rotted the crap out of my aluminum fuel tank on my 92 SeaSwirl boat. Expensive repair for the boat restoration project.
Yes ethanol has been a major headache for smaller and less used engines So l am glad you mention additives which will help, and to run the boat motor out of fuel if it will be setting for awhile. Would it help to install a shutoff valve for the fuel going to the engine? Would like to know more about preventive measures to keep my engine running problem free Thanks!
Yeah, you could put a fuel shut off valve in if you store it, but on a smaller engine, if you have a smaller engine, you can just unhook it. So depending on the scenario, you might not need that just to unhook the fuel before storing. You don't need to shut off the fuel if you are using it regularly, or even every other weekend
Non eth from a marina that moves a lot of fuel, fine; but stale from a regular gas station, no win. I run fresh top tier fuel from stations that move large volumes, never an issue. Wind up the old 2 strokes at least once every outing, all is good. Fuel stabilizer if it's not going to run for a couple months or more. Good fuel filter/water separator highly recommended.
In nj all you can get is ethanol and the repair shop is making a fortune the trick is to use all of the fuel in one day don’t let the fuel shit in the tank
Great video. Thanks for the info. Keep up good work.
Ethanol sucks. But finding 100% dyno gas here in the Socialist Republic of Washington is almost impossible.
Ethanol sucks up water from the bottom of your tank and allows it to pass through the fuel filter and out of your engine as steam, so you don't have a pool of water at the bottom of your tank. You're welcome.
Great informative video. I like your decals on your toolbox. God Bless
Something to mention also is that when that ethanol evaporates, it takes that octane with it. So if you try and use that gas after it’s been sitting its octane level would be lower and could cause engine damage. I bent a push rod in an old ford tractor I used to have that way, lesson learned.
Added a portable fuel tank for ethanol for my mercruiser during the fuel shortage. The only available fuel in my area was 30% ethanol mix, 95 RON. So I started the engine on non-ethanol, swithched to and ran a full gas tank of ethanol fuel, than at the end of operarion switched back to non-ethanol to clear the system of the shit-fuel. Of the issues noticed on ethanol mix - rougher idling and harder cold start.
The last time I was in the town of Grand Isle, Louisiana, there was no ethanol fuel at all.
I run 94 octane gas (no blends) in my boat, truck and car. High octane allows the ECU to map maximum timings, for maximum thermal efficiency. The fuel is more expensive, yet you can burn less. Less time at the fuel dock, less time in the shop. Sometimes less is more.
I do have water/methanol injection in my car, but that's a completely separate system, which is designed to have water and alcohol in it. My car is set up so that more is more.
Did you know the premium fuel actually burns slower than regular octane?
I thought you were out of Marathon?
Mr BAB, i was under the impression running a carb engine out of fuel is a good thing, but running a fuel injected engine out of fuel is not recommended because its bad for the injectors. Your thoughts?
Only if the engine has one carb. More than one carb, and they will not run out of fuel at the same time.
In Sweden we can only get etanol fuel. 95 RON E10 or 98 RON E5. At the shop we use Quicksilver Quickstore. Seems to do the trick. Do you guys run alkylate gasoline? Would love to get your take on that. Gaining in polularity here, but we have had some problems.
I have a 2-stroke snowmobile that’s carbed I not only get a full tank of fuel I run 89 octane non-ethanol and I put a can of SeaFoam in before I fill up to help get rid of any moisture that may be in my tank
I like your content (as a 62 year old lifer in the industry midwest & coastal and dad & gramps evinrude lifers ) im pretty hard to impress
but your fuel ideas may work but your missing a bunch!
Dont want to bash your post publicly.
Er I think you just did (bash). Why not add some of your knowledge. Would make for a positive post 👍
What’s he missing Dean? That’s why we read these comments…
My Suzuki owner manual says using up to 10% is OK. These modern engines have a knock sensor to slightly retard the ignition timing when a "knock" or pre-ignition is detected. Personally, I have been using Ethanol for years with many hours on my engine with zero issues. I have looked inside my engine through the spark plug holes and detected no abnormal deposits. It's like putting premium fuel into your car that doesn't require it. Marinas only have no ethanol fuel for two reasons... they can charge you more for it and it covers all boat gas engines. Boating is expensive enough without having to spend extra $$ on fuel. That being said, just choose whatever fuel you're comfortable with. If your owner manual says no, then no of course.
Thanks for amaizing video !!!
I only run non ethanol in my ,07 Yamaha 115 2 stroke
"you don't buy and eat poison..." Haven't been to a local grocery store lately, huh?? 🤨
I fix my own outboard by farting into the carb to clean it out
Been running 89 Octane with ethanol on my 1996 Evinrude intruder 2 stroke.
Haven't had any issues with it. Don't know why and I'm Not asking questions.
What about Dispersants?
the real problem is because a boat lives on the water there is going to be more moisture intrusion into the tank
this can cause fuel separation which is the real trouble maker
just a 0.3% of water in your tank is enough to do that
1 Corinthians 15:3 amen brother. Thanks for sharing, God bless.
SUPER
Info Wars? -- Seriously buddy? -- this is the last video I'm going to watch of yours -- Where's the Q-anon sticker?
I've been boating with ethanol fuel for decades, it's not rocket science. Also, this guy doesn't understand engines anywhere near as well as he thinks he does.
DO NOT use ethanol fuel in your boat.
I just noticed this today, but you seem too intelligent to get your news from InfoWars.
0:47 - I've always heard you're supposed to put the jugs on the ground to fill them up. Filling them in the truck bed, especially on a plastic bed liner, can create a static electric spark.
Never thought about it :/ thanks for letting me know!