Outboard maintenance

Fuel cleanliness is absolutely essential, especially with the smaller outboard engines. Before you fill your engine, is the fuel clean, has it just come from an old can of fuel you have had lying about for literally years outside. Can you be 100% sure the fuel is clean and free from water. Common problems we […]

E10 unleaded petrol in outboard engines

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| Carburettors, Common problems

In the UK, as of September, forecourt standard unleaded fuel will be classed as “E10” which means it has a higher Ethanol content (10%) than it currently does (5%). this could cause a number of problems for outboard owners as the new standard of fuel will probably lead to internal corrosion, particularly in the Caburettor. […]