The thermostat on most Mercury outboards should be inspected annually or every 100 hours. It’s a task that usually can be done along with the 100-hour oil-and-filter and gearcase lube change, or when offseason layup is performed. Most do-it-yourself owners understand the importance of the oil...
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...
Changing the engine oil and oil filter in your Mercury® L6 200-400hp Verado® outboard* is a simple maintenance procedure that should be performed after every 100 hours of engine operation and at least once a year. Many boaters prefer to include the job in their...
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...
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...
Automotive engine oils often contain viscosity modifiers and lubricity additives that help increase the efficiency of a car’s engine. Engine oils are becoming a vital tool for automotive engineers to help them meet fuel efficiency and emissions requirements. In a motorcycle, engine oil performs a...
Team Kok / Placon Kawasaki 6/6/2018 Our first MotoAmerica Stock 1000 race at Road America was a success! Breaking my hand/wrist and a bump to the head two weeks prior we had no idea if it was even going to be possible. I was pretty down...
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....
Katherine Legge is a multi-series racing driver who is having another incredible year with her new team Micheal Shank Racing in 2017. Born in England, she competed successfully in various series in Europe such as British Formula 3, British Formula Renault 2000 and DTM. Now...
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...
Grassroots racing has a problem, and anyone involved in the sport knows it. NASCAR star, Kyle Larson, was one of the loudest voices with a solution last year when he proclaimed that NASCAR needed to encourage drivers to race at local tracks with support series....
The 6th open qualifier for the North American Ice Fishing Circuit (NAIFC) was just completed in northern Michigan roughly 200 miles northwest of Detroit. At 2,400 acres in size and depths ranging down to 25 feet the forty-two, 2-person teams had plenty of territory and...
This past Sunday - January 21, 2018 - the QCREW made it out to Campbellsport, WI for the Steel Shoe Endurance Race fundraiser to watch QCREW member, Kaley Johnson, compete. The Steel Fund is a non-profit organization that assists flat-track motorcycle racers that have been seriously...
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...
via Q Crew HQ: Our intrepid explorers continue their trek south. Not only are they dealing with challenges from snow, bitter cold, and wildlife. An inattentive driver nearly caused a catastrophic setback to the team. Thankfully everyone is OK. via Instagram wheretheroadendsmoto Day 5 & 6: Tok to Beaver...
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...
In this era where common courtesy and respectful discourse seem to be harder to find, the World Wake Association's (WWA) very timely video reminding us that others may not enjoy the water the way we do is a good thing. Access to water is becoming a...
She’s a woman who does it all; from drag racing boats to riding motorcycles, she’s one you don’t come across often. Kathy Frank, a Missouri native, has been successfully racing drag boats for 26 years. Kathy’s everyday moto is, “Attitude is everything.” Kathy says, “I...
FOND DU LAC, Wisc. (June 22, 2017) Ryan Hunter-Reay is the most successful American driver currently participating in open-wheel competition, with more race wins than all other active American IndyCar drivers combined. With the next race in the IndyCar series taking place just down the road...