{"id":718,"date":"2019-09-18T12:05:37","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T12:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.themebeez.com\/demos-2\/orchid-store-ii\/?p=718"},"modified":"2023-11-17T08:45:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T08:45:16","slug":"new-man-fashion-clothing-has-arrived","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/williamsoutboardmotors.com\/index.php\/2019\/09\/18\/new-man-fashion-clothing-has-arrived\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercury Marine Outboard Care How-To"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/onlineoutboards.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/030722-Mercury-Marine-Blog-1400x470_1024x.jpg?v=1643975464\" alt=\"Mercury Marine Outboard Care How-To\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Guide to Longer Motor Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to longevity in your Mercury Marine motor is proper care. While these outboards are some of the highest-rated and most dependable, a lack of attention will lead to decreased performance and a shortened life span.<br><br>However, knowing the proper steps to care for your outboard can be overwhelming. So, we\u2019ve compiled the top Mercury Marine 40-60 HP four-stroke maintenance guides.&nbsp; These short videos show you exactly how to maintain your motor through a freshwater flush, changing the engine oil, changing the fuel filter, and changing the gear lube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mercury Marine Freshwater Flush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What You\u2019ll Need<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Freshwater supply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garden Hose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why It\u2019s Important<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After boating in saltwater or brackish water, failing to flush your Mercury outboard with freshwater will lead to corrosion in water passages. This leads to a failing cooling system and decreased engine life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Mercury 40 - 60hp FourStroke Outboard Maintenance: Freshwater Flush\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ieQ3kcC5uYM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changing Engine Oil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What You\u2019ll Need<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Socket Wrench<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drain Pan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oil Filter Socket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oil Filter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why It\u2019s Important<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oil properties change over time, whether your Mercury Marine motor is being used frequently or not. Changing the oil prevents it from becoming acidic and destructive to internal engine parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Mercury 40 - 60hp FourStroke Outboard Maintenance: Changing Engine Oil\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ABeIIfXeB0Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changing Fuel Filter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What You\u2019ll Need<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fuel Filter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drain Pan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why It\u2019s Important<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Replacing your outboard\u2019s fuel filter improves its ability to prevent foreign particles from clogging your engine. Diminished performance due to poor fuel filter quality begins when your engine runs too lean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Mercury 40 - 60hp FourStroke Outboard Maintenance: Changing Fuel Filter\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rnPejtbrCRM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changing Gear Lube<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What You\u2019ll Need<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mercury High Performance Gear Lube<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drain Pan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gear Lube Pump<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Socket Wrench<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why It\u2019s Important<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gear lube lubricates metal-to-metal contact, preventing harmful wear to your outboard. Heavily loaded gears that aren\u2019t effectively protected by gear oil causes expensive, sometimes irreparable damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Mercury 40 - 300hp FourStroke Outboard Maintenance: Changing Gear Lube\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BBbQVH5j0W0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>                            <strong>Have questions about your Mercury Marine motor? We\u2019re here to help!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/williamsoutboardmotors.com\/index.php\/product-category\/mercury\/\"><strong>Chat with Us<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Guide to Longer Motor Life The key to longevity in your Mercury Marine motor is proper care. 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