Winterizing is an important part of boat ownership, one that can be critical to the long-term performance of engines, lower units and other components. Gear oil is intended to emulsify water and leaving used oil in the lower unit will lead to separation, and eventually...
Marine grease has a tough job. Not only does it have to lubricate and protect bearings and other parts, it must withstand extreme moisture conditions, extreme to the point of being submerged in water. While marine grease and “regular” grease both have the same job,...
Non-synthetic oil, often referred to as mineral-based oil, is a product of the petroleum refining process, where the different elements of crude oil are separated through a distillation process. This is the same process that produces gasoline, diesel fuel and other petroleum products. Lubricating oils...
To understand brake fluid ratings we have to touch on what brake fluid does. Brake fluid is a type of hydraulic fluid that is used to transfer force from a brake pedal or brake lever to the brake caliper or wheel cylinder, which converts it...
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...
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...
Greasing your outboard engine is very simple and only takes a few minutes. Johnathan Stuckey explains the areas to use 2-4-C, why to use it and how often you should use it....
Johnathan Stuckey talks through how to change your Inline Oil Filter and Water Separating Fuel Filter in a Mercury Marine Outboard Engine....
Spring is here and it is officially time to take those bikes out of storage and get them back out on the street. If you winterized your bike, it should be almost ready to ride, but if not, getting your bike ‘road-ready’ might take a...
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...
Spring is here and our friends at discover boating created this Spring Start Up Checklist. For millions of boaters in the U.S. spring means that it’s time to take their boats out of winter storage and put them in the water. For many boaters, annual preparation...
Winter is coming so it’s time for all the snowmobile enthusiasts to get your snowmobiles ready. Regular maintenance is crucial to keeping your snowmobile in good condition. Tune-ups, checkups, and once overs are key to having a successful snowmobile season. The following maintenance tips should...
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...
Boat Maintenance by Johnathan Stuckey A boat is an expensive undertaking and with ethanol fuels preventative maintenance is crucial to the long and reliable life of your boat. My maintenance schedule is very routine and yours should be too. I use Quicksilver Quickare at every fill...
Quicksilver was there for Mama Tried 2017. Here's what you missed....
Quicksilver is excited to sponsor the upcoming annual Mama Tried Motorcycle Show in Milwaukee, WI - - the tribal homeland of beer, brats, and bikes. For the uninitiated, Mama Tried Motorcycle Show is THE Midwest winter invitational showcasing some of the heartland's best and/or unique...
A beautiful Guzzi, a passion, a worthy cause, and 'being right in that moment'. Kudos to Union Garage for their bittersweet production of "This Particular Ride". This short film chronicles Steve Kupershmid's participation in The Distringuished Gentleman's Ride and his contribution toward trying to make...
What is the opposite of a Rat Rod? Waaay over on the other side of the spectrum of hot rods you will find “America’s Most Beautiful Roadster.” This coveted title is awarded annually at the Grand National Roadster Show, and the winner is honored by being added to the huge AMBR trophy and receiving a $10,000 grand prize check. The 2016 winner is a first-time entrant!
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Taking the concept of the Man Cave or Taj Ma Garage one step further, we arrive at the Garage Condo. This is way beyond just fixing up the attached garage at your homestead, or even building a separate building on your lot somewhere. This is a...
After the Big Bang of combustion when we made [most of] our coveted horsepower, we have to eliminate the waste – blow the by-products of the explosion out of the engine. It’s really just housekeeping – the cleanup phase, right? A throw away stroke in the four-stroke internal combustion engine? Au contraire mon frère! The exhaust stroke is important to us petrol heads for at least a couple of reasons. One is a technical reason and one is a spiritual reason.
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