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| Iam sure this topic has come up before do you need to fog a 4 stroke?
Topic came up at work today and was debated whats your thoughts?
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| "need" seems to be the key word there. You probably "should" fog them. It doesn't hurt anything, it's cheap, just one more preventative step. sooooo, why not? |
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| I put a tsp of oil in the block and do the same with my optimax. I am sure it will take longer than the winter to form rust though in my oppinion. |
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| Is your 4-stroke injected or carbed? If carbed, go ahead. If injected, I would not, as you run the risk of clogging the injectors.
Putting oil in the cylinder does nothing, but create a puddle of oil that will likely foul your plugs next spring on first start.
Run Stabil or your preferred brand of fuel stabilizing product through the motor, check/replace fuel filter/water separator, check the lower unit for water, repair seal if required, replace lower unit lube, check/repack you trailer wheel bearings, and plug in your onboard charger. You'll be good to go next spring. |
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Location: Minnesota. | Shep - 10/27/2014 10:08 AM
Is your 4-stroke injected or carbed? If carbed, go ahead. If injected, I would not, as you run the risk of clogging the injectors.
Putting oil in the cylinder does nothing, but create a puddle of oil that will likely foul your plugs next spring on first start.
Run Stabil or your preferred brand of fuel stabilizing product through the motor, check/replace fuel filter/water separator, check the lower unit for water, repair seal if required, replace lower unit lube, check/repack you trailer wheel bearings, and plug in your onboard charger. You'll be good to go next spring.
What Shep said. I prefer Seafoam as a fuel stab. in any and all my engines but that's just me.
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| If optimax, I run the additives they recommend. Put quickstore in the last tank of the year. |
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| If fuel injected use Marvel Mystery Oil 4 oz to 10 gallons will not clog injectors actually lubricates the entire fuel system and upper cylinders. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Want to win a 9' TI rod and some Sea Foam bling?
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