This blog is by Jody White, a full-time writer, editor and digital content manager in the tournament bass fishing industry. When he’s not traveling the country covering tournaments, he’s fishing for smallmouth and largemouth bass on Lake Champlain and other fisheries near his home in...
The water pump impeller in an outboard motor and most sterndrives is an item that should be replaced according to the service schedule in the owner’s manual. As the impeller wears, the flow of water to the powerhead can be diminished. If the impeller fails,...
The peak season for ATV and UTV use is upon us – whether it is for recreational purposes or to accomplish projects at home or on your property. Adhering to a schedule of routine maintenance will help to ensure many hours of trouble-free riding, and...
You don’t have to be a master mechanic to change the crankcase oil in an outboard. In fact, with a few basic tools and a willingness to learn, changing your outboard oil can be done in a matter of minutes. Simply follow the steps in this...
The fuel filter on a Mercury® MerCruiser® sterndrive or inboard gasoline engine should be changed annually, or after every 100 hours of operation. For many boat owners, changing the fuel filter is part of an annual service performed before winter or offseason lay-up, along with...
The lower unit gear lubricant in a Mercury® MerCruiser® sterndrive should be changed annually, or after every 100 hours. Replacing the lubricant removes diminished additives and contaminants and provides an opportunity to inspect the lubricant for water. For many boat owners, changing the gear lube...
After the last of the rideable snow melts away and the trails officially close in spring, snowmobile ride plans transition to thoughts of summer recreation. However, before making a trip to the storage facility to trade out snowmobiles for boats, ATVs, campers and other warm-season...
Changing the engine oil in a MerCruiser® four-stroke sterndrive or inboard engine can be an easy do-it-yourself project with the help of a Quicksilver® oil change kit and a few basic tools. In this video, Scott Glorvigen of Wired2Fish walks you through the steps required...
Reliable battery connections are essential to maintaining the performance of modern marine electronics. Many anglers are running multiple engines and electronic devices on their boats, as well as accessories such as radios and chargers, and they all require solid connection to the battery post. The Quicksilver...
Keeping up with scheduled oil changes is important for maintaining the peak performance of a hard-working four-stroke sterndrive engine. Quicksilver® offers complete oil change kits that make it easy for do-it-yourself boat owners to change the engine oil in many gasoline engines, including Mercury® MerCruiser®...
According to professional marine technicians, fuel-related issues are among the leading causes of engine trouble in modern outboards. With this in mind, current Mercury® V8 and V6 outboards are equipped with a high-quality water-separating fuel filter. For reliable service, this filter should be changed annually...
A snowmobile trailer is often the most overlooked piece of equipment in one’s fleet, primarily because it spends most of its time sitting idle between seasons or trips. Whether open or enclosed, snowmobile trailers haul some pretty valuable recreational equipment, so keeping them in tip-top...
High horsepower, big torque and thousands of rpm. Your race engine works far harder than any street engine. To keep it all together, you need to take care of it. Regular maintenance can help prolong the life of the engine, so it can consistently deliver...
Your lower unit gear lube is often the victim of out-of-sight-out-of-mind disregard. It’s under the water whenever you’re using your boat, of course, and even when the boat is on the trailer it’s easy to walk right past it without a second thought. It’s sealed up,...
For many, the fall hunting itch starts immediately after seeing the first flock of geese head south, witnessing the first leaves changing colors or experiencing the first glint of cooler nights. Thoughts turn from summertime fun to organizing hunting gear in preparation for long days...
The engine is probably the most valuable component of your boat. The best way to protect that investment is with quality marine lubricants. With more than 70 years of experience engineering premium marine lubricants, Quicksilver® understands what it takes to deliver the level of performance,...
No matter the brand you own, Quicksilver® products are perfect for maximizing the life and performance of your marine engine. Quicksilver parts, lubricants and accessories are designed to meet the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and vital preventive maintenance needs of all leading marine engine brands....
Thanks to the evolution of four-stroke engine technology within the marine space, maintaining many of today’s most popular outboard, sterndrive and inboard engines is easier than ever. For many four-stroke engine owners, the most critical maintenance task is to change the engine oil and filter...
Marine engine technicians report that untreated fuel is the most common cause of hard-starting and other engine performance issues in today’s boats. Modern gasoline is refined to promote low emissions in automobiles, and is often mixed with ethanol. This combination can cause gasoline to begin...
Recently, a TV station in Birmingham, Alabama, did a story on Red Farmer, the NASCAR® legend and member of the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame®. In the video, he’s shaving tires, and it would be easy to think, “Red Farmer can pay someone...