Premium Gas in a Kicker

panderson01 · 09-19-2008, 11:08 AM

I just picked up a 1999 4stroke 9.9 Merc (Thanks Gizmo) and hooked it up to my main gas tank and just realized that I run premium per Volvo's recommendation and was wondering if that will adversly affect the kicker?

Any input on it will be greatly appreciated.

Paul

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AB23 · 09-19-2008, 11:19 AM

Should be fine Paul... I always run pre in all my engines.. and they all still run like new.

fishkisser · 09-19-2008, 01:37 PM

My T-8 seems to burn it just fine ...

weekender · 09-19-2008, 01:55 PM

I think your actually better off to run premium. With the new ethenol in the fuel and it's ability to absorb water, I read that the pemium will help it burn in the cylinder if you do have a small amount of water in your fuel.

RiverJohn · 09-19-2008, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by weekender

I think your actually better off to run premium. With the new ethenol in the fuel and it's ability to absorb water, I read that the pemium will help it burn in the cylinder if you do have a small amount of water in your fuel.

Smaller carb outboards do better w/ Premium often times.

I use it for both my Yammi 115 and 8.

I was told by Yamaha, fuel choice would not matter on the EFI 115 larger outboard, but that alot of guys like premium for the trolling sized outboards w/carb.

I also run a light dose of Marine Sta-Bil for good measure.