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Location: Kodiak, AK | whynot - 3/27/2011 2:51 PM
I have a 1996 Merc 150 EFI. Last summer I had an issue with water getting into my gas tank when the gas tank cover was open on LOTW. When I took it to the mechanic to figure out what the issue was with the oil alarm going off, he drained a bunch of water out of the fuel filter. If the fuel filter is already filtering out the water, would it still be worth it to install a ethanol water separator?
In my opinion, by all means, YES! You can buy and install a brand new fuel/water separator for like $50 or less, and then filters are $15 and up depending on maker. Water will kill a motor instantly. What's it worth to you to keep water out of your motor? It's cheap insurance and I consider it to be standard equipment on a boat. |
