Changing the gearcase lubricant in your 75hp and higher Mercury® FourStroke outboard* is routine preventive maintenance that will help keep your engine performing at its peak. Gear lube protects vital components within the gearcase, or lower unit, from corrosion and wear. It should be changed...
Quality oil is the life blood of any engine, including four-stroke outboard motors. Checking the oil level regularly, and keeping up with the oil-change schedule, will help ensure long, reliable service from your outboard. Changing the oil is a pretty easy DIY task. The maintenance schedule...
Replacing the Quicksilver fuel filter on many Mercury outboard motors is an easy job thanks to the quick-disconnect fittings. No tools are required to change this filter, which is featured on late-model four-stroke Mercury outboards from 75 horsepower through Verado models. The Mercury maintenance schedule calls...
A propeller provides a direct connection between a boat and the water, transforming horsepower into thrust, lift and steering control. That’s why having the right propeller on any boat is critical to all-around performance. Quicksilver® utilizes superior engineering, manufacturing technology and materials to produce a broad...
You rely on a good braking system to safely operate almost any powersports vehicle, and for that braking system to function properly it needs to be maintained with the correct type of brake fluid. Failure to maintain the braking system or using the wrong type...
Winter brings the end of the season for many owners of outboard-powered boats. When you lay up your boat, correctly preparing your outboard motor for months of storage with premium Quicksilver® products will help assure that it’s ready to go next spring. In cold climates,...
Chances are your favorite hours are spent on the water – you can’t wait to step from shore onto your boat and leave everything behind. Now you can take that step with ultimate confidence with 1st Mate Marine Safety and Security System, the industry’s first engine-integrated intelligent hub and wearable...
Changing the oil in your Yamaha four-stroke outboard is a simple DIY project that can save you money and an unnecessary trip to the dealership. The first step is to stock up on the proper amount of oil and the appropriate oil filter and drain-plug...
Your two-stroke marine engine is a hard-working machine. You ask it run under heavy load at wide-open throttle for extended periods, a duty cycle that could destroy an automotive engine. Even more challenging for two-stroke marine engines are extended periods of operation at low speeds,...
If you love your classic boat but wish its engines were more reliable, or more efficient, Quicksilver has a solution: repower your classic with an all-new sterndrive or inboard Quicksilver engine. The repower solution is often more affordable than buying a new boat, and all...
Are you wondering which engine oil you should use in your four-stroke outboard? Using oil approved for your engine will improve performFortunately, the ance, protect your engine and make it last longer. Marine engines require oil designed for wet, harsh conditions. National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)...
Lubricants are the lifeblood of your outboard motor. Ask any mechanic and they’ll tell you, regular maintenance with the proper lubricants is essential to making them last. Regardless of brand, large or small, the engine that propels your boat requires lubrication to survive the rigors of...
A few simple maintenance steps can help ensure a great boating season. Spring has arrived and we’re all eager to get on the water. The weather’s improving – in some locations it’s already spectacular – and the fish are biting. But before you jump in the boat...
Do your palms start sweating at the mere thought of installing a new propeller on your boat engine? Well, sweat no more. Quicksilver Propellers and the Wired2Fish TV show have made prop replacement easy with their two-minute Quicksilver “Propeller Swap” video. You can get started by visiting...
Automotive and marine engines are engineered to run quite differently. In order to meet emissions and fuel economy standards, automotive engines are calibrated to run within a certain RPM range and seldom see any heavy loads. Most of the time they are running at low...
Ethanol Fuel or Non-Ethanol Fuel, control moisture and corrosion, while eliminating gum and varnish build-up. It's all about having peace of mind while out on the water....
Why Quicksilver Is JASO Certified When it comes to engine oil needs, motorcycles are one of the most unique vehicles on the road. As the automotive industry gets squeezed more and more to improve fuel economy and emissions, automotive engine oils are becoming formulated more for...
Quicksilver Products has a history spanning back to 1950. It's history is one that not many have. Coming from a company that lives and breathes marine engines, Quicksilver's technology and testing of its products is unsurpassed. Quicksilver is Performance, Protection, and Peace of Mind, in...
Snowmobile Fuel System Even more than the gas in your car, the gas in your snowmobile needs special care to keep your engine running at peak performance. Gasoline begins to go bad within a few weeks. When left untreated, some of the fuel components begin to...
Our friends over at Boating Magazine came up with a good tongue-in-cheek way to remind readers that maintenance matters, and also not to cut corners when performing said maintenance. Of course, as the premier supplier of Mercury Marine Original Equipment replacement parts and accessories, we couldn't...