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Should you be using DFI or standard engine oil?

It does make a difference, make sure your running the right stuff! It is essential to use the correct oil for your outboard, especially if you have a fuel injected outboard.

Each engine manufacturer spends millions of dollars developing oils for their engines. With fuel injected engines, such as the Evinrude Ficht or D.I and E-tec, the oils are specially formulated to stop carbon building up on the fuel injectors. These oils are more expensive, but the extra cost is well worth it.

If you have a fuel injected motor, be it a Mercury Optimax, Yamaha HPDI or Evinrude E-TEC etc I suggest purchasing the oil designed for the specific engine. Carburettor engines aren't so critical when it comes to oils, however you need to use marine outboard TCW3 oil.

Personally I always run an outboard manufacturer's oil. I have found that these oils are superior in lubrication and corrosion resistance over many of the other oils available.

When filling up your oil bottle, be sure to use the same oil every time! Mixing oils may cause the different brands to react, causing a sludge build up at the bottom of the oil bottle. This will eventually block the oil pickup or pump resulting in Powerhead damage.

If you have just purchased the boat and don't know what oil is in it, it pays to run the oil bottle down low, then start running the oil of your choice from then on. As always please consult your local specialist prior to undertaking any changes. On a pre-mix engine it doesn't really matter about mixing oils. As long as you run the outboard on TCW3 oil.

The mix that I run and recommend to all my customers is 50:1. This goes for any two stroke premix outboard. If you run an old outboard like Seagull for instance you will need to get in touch with your dealer as they run a much richer oil mix.

You may notice that on some smaller motors there is a sticker recommending you to run 100:1. From experience 50:1, in my opinion, is much better for the motor and with the extra oil in the mix it tends provide superior lubrication and helps to prevent corrosion of the internal parts of the motor when it is not in use.

In my F3 race boat I run a mix of 20:1, I put 1 litre of oil into 20 litres of Av Gas and I have never had a problem with fouling spark plugs. I always run the highest octane fuel the petrol station has available. It doesn't cost much more and the engine will love you for it, especially if you don't use the boat often.

Outboards have a minimum octane requirement for the fuel you use. Petrol available in New Zealand isn't that great, if you imagine your engine requires a minimum of 91 octane. If you use 91 you would probably be lucky for it even to have a true 91 rating. After you leave it sitting for a few weeks or months it will have deteriorated to well below the minimum requirement.

So always go higher!

If you are using the boat frequently and you run a Japanese 4 stroke outboard like Yamaha or Suzuki, 91 octane will be fine. But in my opinion all carburettor 2 strokes and especially American motors require 96 or above. Always check your handbook or contact your local dealer.

When storing the boat it is best to have the fuel tanks filled right to the top. When the tanks are low there is a lot of air in the tanks. This creates a risk of condensation, so top them right up.

If the boat is going to be stored any longer than about 2 months, I recommend putting some fuel conditioner into the fuel to help maintain the octane level. This is available at most of your local outboard dealers. Simply fill the tanks and mix the conditioner in. Your fuel will last months longer!

This article was written by Geoff Morrish from http://www.outboard-boat.com/ For more articles and information about boating, outboard motors and marine advice visit http://www.outboard-boat.com/

Remade Silverado Sums Up Pickup Power

General Motors knows exactly that a mild error could mean a detrimental fall. Moreover, all its entries are meticulously conceptualized and tested to boost the automaker’s fragile standing. The current version of the Chevrolet Silverado, to boot, is now bolder, bigger and also better.

The remade Chevrolet Silverado, a full sized truck that replaced the GMC Sierra, is given significant upgrades and modifications to boost its already outstanding performance and appearance. The meaner look of the truck contributed to its high-performing trace. In fact, it is also equipped with parts truck fuel pump aftermarket to enhance the purpose.

The all-new Chevy Silverado, the second best-selling pickup truck behind the Ford F-Series, was launched by the automaker to entice more truckers. GM's vice chairman of global product development, Bob Lutz said, "We can't keep making vehicles to be as good as the competition. We have to aim three notches higher so by the time we hit the market, we're in the lead - we can't just be good enough anymore."

Chevy is the biggest brand of General Motors and the Silverado is Chevy’s cream of the crop model with a remarkable 636,000 units sold in the previous year. Despite tough truck competition from the Ford F-Series, Toyota Tundra and the Dodge Ram, the automaker expects to sell more units this year. According to industry critics, with the remade Silverado, GM can put up an even tougher fight.

With the new $850-million Tundra facility in San Antonio, Texas to produce 200,000 trucks a year, Toyota is said to be a serious threat to both Ford and GM. The Toyota Tundra, with a length of 228.7 inches and a wheelbase of 145.7, is virtually spot-on with the Chevrolet Silverado. With regards power source, the Toyota Tundra is powered by a 5.7-liter V-8 and a six-speed automatic, which is capable of producing about 400 horses and more than 400 pound feet of torque. When towing capacity is to be made an issue, Toyota said the Toyota Tundra is engineered to tow more than 10,000 pounds. These facts alone should make GM more cautious.

However, the greatest threat to Chevrolet is the prolonged dominance of the F-Series trucks from Ford. Said series has been sold for more than 5 decades now. Its most popular variant is the Ford F-150. So far, it has established a record for 23 years as the best selling truck in America. It is also the best selling truck around the globe for 39 years now. The sales of the Ford F-Series are so strong that it makes up half of the automaker’s profit in the previous years.

The serious threats surrounding GM is pretty tough. To circumvent this, the automaker is continuously launching striking and groundbreaking vehicles to boost its edge in the auto market. Furthermore, it has rebuilt the Chevrolet Silverado not just to improve the overall appeal and performance of the vehicle but to enhance GM’s performance as well.

About the Author

Joe Thompson is the owner of a successful auto body shop in Ferndale, California. This 38 year old is also a prolific writer, contributing automotive related articles to various publications.

98 S-10 Pickup fuel pump doesn't run?

I replaced the fuel pump and checked the fuse and relays. When I hook 12 volts up to the gray and black wire of the fuel pump, the pump does not run. But if I unplug the connector and hook it straight to the fuel pump prongs, the pump runs steady and the truck will run. My book says to check the oil pressure switch. Does anyone know how to do this easily or any other ideas?
I replaced the connector when I put the new fuel pump in. It was an after-market pump. I pulled the box off the truck.

Those vehicles had a problem with the connectors wearing out. NAPA pumps come with a new connector for the trucks harness. It needs to be changed when the pump is.

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