Fuel Recommendations
IMPORTANT: Use of improper fuel can damage your engine. Engine
damage resulting from the use of improper fuel is considered misuse of
the engine. Damages caused from the use of improper fuel is not covered
under the limited warranty.
FUEL RATINGS
Mercury Marine engines will operate satisfactorily when using a major brand of
unleaded gasoline meeting the following specifications:
USA and Canada
‑ having a posted pump octane rating of 87 (R+M)/2
minimum. Premium gasoline (92 [R+M]/2 octane) is also acceptable. Do not
use leaded gasoline.
Outside USA and Canada
‑ having a posted pump octane rating of 90 RON
minimum. Premium gasoline (98 RON) is also acceptable. If unleaded gasoline
is not available, use a major brand of leaded gasoline.
USING BUTANOL FUEL BLENDS (USA ONLY)
Butanol fuel blends up to 16 percent that meet Mercury published fuel
requirements, are an acceptable substitute for unleaded gasoline. Contact your
boat manufacturer for specific recommendations on your boat's fuel system
components (fuel tanks, fuel lines, and fittings).
USING REFORMULATED (OXYGENATED) GASOLINES (USA ONLY)
Reformulated gasoline is required in certain areas of the USA. 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
Gasolines Containing Alcohol
.
GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL
If the gasoline 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.
Alcohol in gasoline can absorb moisture from the air, causing the water and the
alcohol to separate from the gasoline in the fuel tank.
The fuel system components on your Mercury Marine engine will withstand up
to 10% alcohol content in the gasoline. We do not know what percentage your
boat's fuel system will withstand. Contact your boat manufacturer for specific
recommendations on the boat's fuel system components (fuel tanks, fuel lines,
and fittings).
Be aware that gasoline containing alcohol may cause increased:
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Corrosion of metal parts
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Deterioration of rubber or plastic parts
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Fuel permeation through rubber fuel lines
•
Starting and operating difficulties
FUEL AND OIL
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