225 Pro XS missing

[Lpolk]

My motor serial#1B379905-2006 model, I have never changed the fuel filter on my rig and also it has a 50 gal. tank that I filled up when i first bought it. The thing of it is, I have never ran it below a 1/4 of a tank without re-fueling. I was just wondering if i always top it off every trip, if I don't use but maybe a 1/4 of a tank the last trip, if by just adding fuel to the fuel that is in the tank, do i need to empty the tank and start with totally fresh fuel. Remember it a 50 gal tank not cheap. I have a fear of running out of fuel, because those gauges are not totally accurate. Also do I need to change the filter, it is app. 4 years old. I think I know the answer to that one.

[06champ198]

You should change the filter and it is probably time for plugs if you have never done so. Mine was doing the same thing and a new set of plugs and a new fuel filter fixed me right up. No more miss. I keep my fuel treated all year long with marine stabil and quickcleen. I also switched to 89 Octane.

The miss I had was a slow speed miss. Boat ran fine other than that.

[EuropeanAM]

As long as you're USING the boat regularly, and topping off the fuel each trip (with appropriate fuel stabilizer and quickleen added).... you SHOULD be fine. Mid-grade (89) octane fuel MAY have some benefits in your case (especially in the idle/off idle performance area).

DEFINITELY WAY overdue for a fuel filter. Here's a link to the recommended ANNUAL (once per year minimum) maintenance items for your engine:

http://www.bbcboards.net/zerot...gines