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Hey Don , I’m wanting to start adding p p oil to my fuel, but can only find premium plus synthetic. Is synthetic in the fuel mix ok for the optimax mix ?
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Phil
'09 Hewescraft ProV
'09 150 Optimax
Thanks Fox !
Confused on spark plug gap? 225 sport xs s/n-1E000934 (manufactured in 2006 I think)
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Is this the correct premium plus to add to my gas?
I have a 2015 mercury 150 optimax proxs
Mercury/Quicksilver 92-858026K01 Premium Plus Synthetic Blend TCW-3 Outboard Oil - 1 Quart <MODERATOR EDIT- LINK NOT PERMITTED>
Just to confirm I have this correct. For every 5 gal of gas I put into the tank I should add
1oz quikleen
1oz quikcare
1oz quikstor (if gas will sit for more then 30 days)
4oz of premium plus oil
Last edited by EuropeanAM; 02-28-2019 at 01:12 PM.
That and a number of other part number bottles that contain Premium PLUS (which is and always has been a synthetic blend) are suitable for mixing in the cocktail (Optimax Engine Models).
Quickstor is NOT needed unless you will be storing your engine for a seasonal purpose (ie- more than 45 days).
You can mix all of the components if you wish in "shooters" for 5 gallons of fuel, or for 10 gallons (twice the amount shown above).
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Hey Don,
Do you still recommend adding the PP in the cocktail for my 2018 225 PRO XS and does Mercury still consider it acceptable?
Last edited by Ji02425; 03-27-2019 at 09:46 AM.
Yes and Yes.
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I've been using the "cocktail" but not adding the pp oil. Is this to lube the injectors?
2003 Ranger 521VX
2003 Mercury 250XS S# 0T652530
It may have other benefits but my understanding is that it does lubricate the fuel rails/injectors.
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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I have a little confusion. I have a 2001 Mercury Optimax 175. I was told to use NGK IZFR5G, according to NGK's website this is for 2003-2006 175 Opti's. The website states to use PZFR5F-11 for 2001. I did not do the plugs previously but I pulled IZFR5G out of my engine.
Not sure which way to go.
Thanks
From page #1
Spark Plugs:***
-QL77CC (Champion) for 3 Liter EFI's (XB models or 2001 and EARLIER: .035" / All 2002-> Down-draft intake models: .040")
-IZFR5G (NGK)@ .032-.033" for Standard Opti's 135-225HP, 2001 200XS, and 200 ProXS PRIOR TO Serial Number#1B912786
-IZFR5J (NGK) @.032-.033 for 75-115 Opti's- 2007 & up 225-250 XS/ProXS can use NGK- IZFR6J (gapped to .042-.044") OR IZFR6J-11 (pre-gapped, currently a "factory only" plug)
-IZFR6J (NGK)for 150/175/200 ProXS (200 ProXS Serial #1B912786-up) & 225-250 ProXS and Racing XS Motors
-2006 & prior ProXS: .032-.033"
-2007 & up: .042-.044" gap for best idle performance. (150/175/225/250 ProXS/XS)
-2007 & up 225 ProXS: .042-.044" (IZFR6J)*** 200 ProXS Models manufactured PRIOR TO 2/1/12 utilize IZFR5G(NGK) Plugs.
-175 ProXS: .042-.044" (IZFR6J)
*** 200 ProXS Models manufactured AFTER 2/1/12 (Serial Number 1B912786 and later) will utilize NGK- IZFR6J (gapped at .042-.044") due to production changes in the engines.
I have a 1999 200 opti.
in your post you said add fuel stabilizer anytime gas will sit longer than 2 weeks. does the Quickare have sufficient fuel stabilizer to keep the fuel fresh throughout the season where in my case it could sit for 4 weeks? mercury says it keep fuel for 3 months? or should I also add quickstor? or just use quickstor for winter storage? thanks. S
From page 1, note the very last sentence:
Fuel Additive Recommendations:
-Stabilize fuel ANYTIME fuel will not be consumed and replaced within 15 days!!!
-Optis (ALL, including XS & ProXS): Quickleen in EVERY TANK OF FUEL. You CAN combine Mercury QuickCare or QuickStor Fuel System Treatment & Stabilizer with Quickleen. Use the recommended "dose" of each product per the bottle instructions. For anyone questioning Quickleen recommendation- see Service Bulletin 2001-12 (yes, it's been recommended since 2001!!!).
-Quickleen may be used in ANY Mercury engine- it helps to prevent/remove carbon buildup (primary purpose).
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"Mercury Component Cocktail"- for EVERY tank of fuel, whether or not your fuel contains Ethanol: (Chemically, this works much the same as the previously recommended (and now to avoid alcohol content) cocktail, and requires less components.) This is Don's Preferred "Cocktail":
-1oz Mercury QuickCare +
-1oz Mercury QuickLeen
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Per 5 Gallons of Fuel (in EVERY TANK).
In addition to the above, it is acceptable to add 150:1 mix of Premium PLUS in the fuel tank (for OPTIMAX engine models). This has been proven to benefit fuel system components by providing additional lubrication ONLY to the fuel system components (especially the direct injectors- which are often left DRY after engine shutdown).
(If leaving fuel in boat for more than 30 days, be sure to also add Mercury QuickStor).
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Phil
'09 Hewescraft ProV
'09 150 Optimax
2005 250 XS L
0T999348
I’m looking at the part number for my spark plugs on the mercury parts catalog. It says IZFR6J @ 4.What is the @4? 4 thousandths maybe?
Last edited by Slabslobberer; 06-23-2019 at 03:36 PM.
2006 Ranger 521VX w/ Gorilla Hull
2005 Mercury 250XS L 0T999348
That means 4 plugs to the box of whatever part number you're looking at. Plug gap is as specified on pg1 of this topic.
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Phil
'09 Hewescraft ProV
'09 150 Optimax