A Mercury 40 hp outboard motor typically requires a minimum of 87 octane fuel, which is regular unleaded gasoline. For optimal performance and to prevent knocking, using fuel with an octane rating of 89 or higher is often recommended, especially under heavy loads or in warmer temperatures. Always refer to the owner's manual for specific fuel recommendations for your model.
you need a minimum of 87 octane gas
For a 1996 Mercury boat motor, it's generally recommended to use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87. However, if the engine is high-performance or shows signs of knocking, you may consider using mid-grade fuel with an octane rating of 89. Always consult the owner's manual for specific recommendations tailored to your motor model.
For a Mercury Mountaineer : ( " regular " unleaded gasoline , 87 octane )
The Mercury EFI outboards require a minimum octane rating of 87. Since the engine will operate on the lower octane fuel, it is a matter of personal preference.
The 1999 Mercury Mountaineer owners manual shows : unleaded fuel only - 87 octane as the recommended fuel
The 2000 model, Mercury 25 hp outboard, requires a minimum octane 89 rated, unleaded fuel, however, with the quality of gasoline being what is presently, it would not hurt to run the higher octane fuels.
Mercury Marine has recommended 87 octane fuel in their outboards. While the engine may well run on a lesser octane fuel, I would personaly err to the side of a higher rated fuel.
Regular fuel (87) is fine.
The 65 hp Mercury outboard is designed to operate on 87 octane gasoline mixed with 2 cycle oil at a 50:1 ratio. This is roughly one pint of 2 cycle oil, to six gallons of fuel.
Poor fuel or water in the fuel. Using the wrong octane fuel.For the 2001 you should use Unleaded fuel only.87 to 91 octane.
Probably 50-1 is the correct mix, but! You do not provide the year, so I suggest you call your local Mercury dealer to be 100% sure. Fuel/Air mixture is critical. Also ask about which octane fuel you should use. it may require 89 octane fuel.Probably 50-1 is the correct mix, but! You do not provide the year, so I suggest you call your local Mercury dealer to be 100% sure. Fuel/Air mixture is critical. Also ask about which octane fuel you should use. it may require 89 octane fuel.
no but not mixing fuel to oil ratio correctly will seize a motor