Please could someone advise if a 1983 Mercury 200hp V6 can run unleaded fuel? Thanks.
A Alastair Moffat Recruit Joined Feb 26, 2002 Messages 3 Feb 27, 2002 #1 Please could someone advise if a 1983 Mercury 200hp V6 can run unleaded fuel? Thanks.
F Fouled Plug Ensign Joined Jun 29, 2001 Messages 935 Feb 27, 2002 #2 Re: Unleaded fuel in older motors? No problem. Use fresh 87 octane and a good oil.
A Alastair Moffat Recruit Joined Feb 26, 2002 Messages 3 Feb 27, 2002 #3 Re: Unleaded fuel in older motors? TYVM - you are not the first person who has spoken of fresh Click to expand... fuel. What is the shelf life of pre-mix and straight petrol for oil injection engines? Thanks again.
Re: Unleaded fuel in older motors? TYVM - you are not the first person who has spoken of fresh Click to expand... fuel. What is the shelf life of pre-mix and straight petrol for oil injection engines? Thanks again.
D DJ Guest Feb 27, 2002 #4 Re: Unleaded fuel in older motors? 60 days with todays fuels is about tops. Many of the additives "flash off" if left for longer than that. I put stabilizer in anything that is going to sit for more than 30 days.
Re: Unleaded fuel in older motors? 60 days with todays fuels is about tops. Many of the additives "flash off" if left for longer than that. I put stabilizer in anything that is going to sit for more than 30 days.
