Changing my gas type on my outbord

mcgill

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Hello'



i have my motor running well now . But i am thinking of changing gas form 87 to 97 will is this save gas. Also i am now cleaning my go spark plugs untill thy go bad. This will save my money. It is graet haveing a boat and motor that runs well



thank you
 

Silvertip

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Re: Changing my gas type on my outbord

You will not save money by changing from 87 to 97 octane. It does not make more power, it does not make better fuel economy, the additives can possibly muck up a perfectly good engine, and for sure, it will drain your wallet. Since you are interested in saving gas, you must also be be interested in saving money. So the lesson here is to stay with 87 octane which is what the engine was designed to run on. Higher octane is needed ONLY when an engine design requires it (as in high compression engines).
 

Bifflefan

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Re: Changing my gas type on my outbord

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^there is the best answer you will get^^^^^^^^^^^^^
 

skrillz78

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Re: Changing my gas type on my outbord

I agree with first post.Always use the manufacturers recommendations.
 

robert graham

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Re: Changing my gas type on my outbord

If fuel economy is an issue then go to: Yamaha Outboard Performance Bulletins, plug in your boat/motor type, and get information chart on GPH, MPG,MPH for your set-up. That way you can cruise at the most efficient RPM range. Like for my rig,3500RPM's is the most efficient cruise. Good Luck!
 

paultjohnson

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Re: Changing my gas type on my outbord

Hello'



i have my motor running well now . But i am thinking of changing gas form 87 to 97 will is this save gas. Also i am now cleaning my go spark plugs untill thy go bad. This will save my money. It is graet haveing a boat and motor that runs well



thank you
97 octane ! holy crap !
 

greyrob

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Re: Changing my gas type on my outbord

thats racing gas - the highest around here is 93 - 105 is at the track
stay with what they say
 
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