Tips To Enhance Engine Fuel Efficiency
When looking to optimize your boat performance one of the many factors we look at is engine fuel efficiency.
Fuel efficiency is a form of thermal efficiency, meaning the ratio from the effort to result of a process that converts chemical potential energy contained in a carrier (fuel) into kinetic energy or work. It is dependent on engine efficiency and transmission design.
Increasing your fuel efficiency saves you time with fewer trips to the fuel dock, saves money through using less fuel, and saves the environment with decreased emissions.
We’ve gathered some helpful tips for you below to enhance the performance of both your engine and your boat.
- Use the propeller that best suits your boat and style of boating, propeller size and pitch can have a great effect on fuel efficiency. Too much pitch can overload the motor. Too little can result in over-revving and engine damage.
- Use the highest quality gasoline and oil available, low octane, stale or contaminated fuel simply doesn’t burn as efficiently as fresh, high-grade gasoline. The same holds true for oil, as cheap, low-quality oils can foul spark plugs and create deposits.
- Keep your engine tuned up, periodically replace engine oil, gear oil, oil filter, the spark plugs, fuel filters and other components that affect fuel efficiency. Check your owner’s manual for the recommended service schedule. If you don’t feel comfortable servicing the outboard engine yourself, take it to the nearest Marine outboard mechanic.
- Trim your engine for maximum fuel economy, the trim angle can strongly influence fuel economy. Check your owner’s manual or see the nearest marine outboard servicing shop for the proper trim techniques.
Operate your boat in a reasonable and safe manner, don’t operate your boat at excessive speed, and use extra throttle only when necessary. Not only is it safer, but you’ll maximize your fuel efficiency as well.
Quality is of the essence to us, and being knowledgeable about your boat, your engine and how you can enhance performance can go a long way in your boating experience. Feel free to check out our Suzuki Marine Outboards section for more information on outboard motor engines.
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