Winterized Fuel

K7STW

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I hear all the time that using winterized fuel in Outboards is a bad thing. In areas that have winterized fuel that contains ethanol - what are suggestions on getting around that problem or just not worry about it?
 

Silvertip

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Re: Winterized Fuel

Don't worry about it. If its a newer engine it will live just fine. Older engines will also live on it but what will happen is that all of the gunk and varnish built up in the fuel tank, lines, and carbs will be loosened and tend to lodge in the carbs and fuel filter. In some cases the gaskets and seals in the fuel system are affected so leaks may develop. If the engine begins to run poorly, remove the carbs and clean them. Install new kits and a new fuel filter. Unfortunately, this may happen one or two more times until the gunk is fully purged from the system. We've used corn squeezin's in the midwest for years and our engines run fine.
 
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