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,...
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...
Air-cooled V-twin motorcycle engines can get extremely hot, and they require a thicker viscosity oil with great film strength to ensure adequate engine protection. Large-displacement V-twin bikes in general, both liquid- and air-cooled, require greater film strength from an engine oil simply due to their...
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....
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...