
SPECIFICATIONS
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USING REFORMULATED (OXYGENATED) FUELS (USA
ONLY)
This type of fuel is required in certain areas of the U.S. The two
types of oxygenates used in these fuels are alcohol (ethanol) or
ether (MTBE or ETBE). If ethanol is the oxygenate that is used in
the gasoline in your area, refer to the
Fuel Containing Alcohol
section.
These reformulated fuels are acceptable for use in your Mercury
engine.
FUEL CONTAINING ALCOHOL
If the fuel in your area contains either methanol (methyl alcohol)
or ethanol (ethyl alcohol), you should be aware of certain
adverse effects that can occur. These adverse effects are more
severe with methanol. Increasing the percentage of alcohol in
the fuel can also worsen these adverse effects.
Some of these adverse effects are caused because the alcohol
in the fuel can absorb moisture from the air, resulting in a
separation of the water/alcohol from the gasoline in the fuel tank.
The fuel system components on your Mercury engine will
withstand up to 10% alcohol content in the gasoline. We do not
know what percentage your boat’s fuel system will withstand.
Fuel containing alcohol may increase:
• Corrosion of metal parts.
• Deterioration of rubber or plastic parts.
• Fuel permeation through rubber fuel lines.
• Starting and operating difficulties.
IMPORTANT: Operating a Mercury Marine engine with gasoline
containing alcohol creates unique problems as a result of long
storage periods common to a boat. Cars normally consume
alcohol‑blend fuels before they absorb enough moisture to cause
problems; however, boats often sit idle long enough for phase
separation to occur. In addition, alcohol can wash protective oil
films from internal components causing corrosion.
IMPORTANT: Because of possible adverse effects of alcohol in
gasoline, it is recommended that only alcohol‑free fuel be used
where possible.
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