How to Winterize an Outboard Motor 4 Stroke

[@czykrepublic4323]

Good video! A couple other things, make sure to put fuel stabilizer (Stabil or Seafoam) in your gas and top off the tank so you don't get condensation inside. Make sure all of the water is out of your livewell lines and bilge pump.

[@FishingPOV]

CZYK Republic for sure i forgot about to talk about the fuel tank, thanks. As far as the other stuff I was mainly focused on the outboard but yes those things are a must as well. Thanks for the input and watching I’ll be pinning this comment to the top.

[@charliedougan1459]

Very good points!

[@Freedom47f]

That used to be the recommendation BEFORE ethanol fuel. A full thank is no lower advised due to phase separation. Fuel level should be low for storage. Life expectancy for ehthanol fuel is 30 days.

[@kenhurley4441]

@@Freedom47f I'd never use Ethanol gas!

[@uploadtime1780]

Thanks for the video it's always nice to have a refresher. Another thing to look for is taking off the prop and checking for fishing line because that fishing line in the front of the prop is normally what ruins that seal and allows water to get in your lower unit. Removing that, lubing the shaft and inspecting that area is an excellent preventative step as well.

[@FishingPOV]

Thanks for the comment I was winging it and missed a few steps

[@billyfriday1620]

Excellent seminar !!!!!!!!!

[@FishingPOV]

Thanks for watching

[@sterlinghancock1157]

THanks ! Your instructional video was SPOT ON! I learned a lot!! You made that look so easy.

[@FishingPOV]

Thanks for watching

[@midgebarker4022]

I've never owned anything but a two stroke outboard for 25 years. Good to know the difference of the 4 stroke. Tips are noted.

[@FishingPOV]

Midge Barker Thanks for watching and good luck out there

[@danieljbreslin]

Very informative video. I especially like the comments that this is one approach used for 5 years without any difficulties. One suggestion is to add the water draining portion. I am assuming the water drains out thru the ear muffs. Also, many boat stores or marinas service centers advise using an anti-freeze after draining the water. Most videos comment this is not necessary and is a money maker for the service Thanks again for the procedures.

[@FishingPOV]

This engine is designed to drain. However always check the owners manual for your a pacific engine requirements. Thanks for watching and for the comment.

[@levispicer4416]

I don't have a boat but I still like watching your videos

[@dmdfishin]

Fin Fishing hey bud just got your channel, can you get us back? Thank you

[@FishingPOV]

Fin Fishing thank you fin maybe one day this will be useful to you, thanks for watching bro.

[@levispicer4416]

Fishing POV saving up

[@SkunkNWindow]

very nice overview...i used it as a reference to winterize my boat this year...thanks

[@FishingPOV]

Thanks for watching depending upon the type engine you have fogging may be unnecessary check your owners manual.

[@jackperry3283]

Great step by step with good detail, I learned a lot....

[@FishingPOV]

Jack Perry thanks for watching and always check your owners manual for specific instructions.

[@sheldonzhou7781]

Hi there, Thanks for the detailed procedure shown. One question: I have one 60hp outbaord big foot; i noticed from other youtube vedio or forums, some people say DONOT fog the a stroke engine as it may destroy the electronic system. Is that true? Do we need to fog the engine or not? Thanks.

[@FishingPOV]

Originally from the dealer I bought the boat from that’s what they told me to do, in this video I’m simply showing how to do it. However from what I understand it is not necessary with this type of outboard.

[@sheldonzhou7781]

@@FishingPOV Thank you for sharing - good and detailed step by step video you made👍

[@FishingPOV]

@@sheldonzhou7781 You are welcome thanks for watching

[@rockyraab8290]

Add the Sta-Bil to the tank before you do your 15-minute oil warmup. Always wise to smear some anti-seize compound on your plug threads. And to prevent cross-threading, always turn the plug COUNTER wise just until you feel the first thread "click" as it engages. Old mechanic's trick. I defer to outboard motor experts about fogging.

[@johnbasher2171]

thanks a lot, I just got this same motor but have no owners manual yet.

[@FishingPOV]

John Basher glad to help thanks for watching and good luck.

[@dmdfishin]

We have a 2 stroke but do it same exact way, thanks for sharing

[@FishingPOV]

4 DA KIDZ Fishing thanks for watching, it saves so much money to do it yourself.

[@TheCaesar32]

Fogging oil is for carbureted engines only and not fuel injected

[@ricardoresendez1241]

Good job

[@FishingPOV]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@jakedeal6508]

Good video and good info, I can't wait till spring to get out in the kayak

[@FishingPOV]

Jake Deal I just really started to get into ice fishing more this season, I still want a few more days on the ice and then I’m done LOL bring on spring. Thanks for watching.

[@johnworswick4738]

Good video, I liked that you took your time and went right through the procedure not thinking that we all knew about marine engines or any other engine for that matter, already. Thanks man, probably a good idea to drain your boat hull or pontoons too if you have them heh.

[@FishingPOV]

John Worswick thank you and thanks for watching

[@evanmiris5765]

You forgot to mention that there is a high pressure inline fuel filter on the right hand side of the oil filler cap. It's covered by a neoprene sleeve and most people don't know it's there , have to check and replace it at least every 100 hours. Should also have removed the prop and checked the seal in front of the thrust washer for fishing line that can cut and damage it , grease up the spline shaft and replace the prop . Other than that good video on how to service this motor as well as other brands of 4stk outboards. 👍

[@FishingPOV]

Thanks I figured most of that stuff you mentioned should be general maintenance during the season but you are correct it would’ve been good to mention. Thanks for watching.

[@tylerchau951]

just learned how to winterize the outboard engine from this guy, now I need to do it myself on my suzuki 4 stork 90hp. hopefully i don't strip a screw.

[@FishingPOV]

Tyler chau if you have a newer model engine I guess they aren’t digging anymore due to it possibly messing with sensors in the engine. They run a fuel stabilizer/winterizer through the engine instead. Sorry I don’t have a tutorial on that, Thanks for watching.

[@EliteBassStickFishing]

Nice job!💯💪👊LET'S GO!!!

[@FishingPOV]

ELITE BASS STICK thank you bro

[@deep-woodsoutdoors9459]

Awesome video bro!!! great job! other than some condensation issues you might run into, you are set!

[@FishingPOV]

Deep-Woods Outdoors we fill the tank and add Stay-BIL I was just more focused on the outboard and didn’t even think about that because we done it a few weeks back. Thanks for watching.

[@VS-ci6tj]

This is a very good video as it is hard to find updated details on fogging a Merc 4 stroke. I've got a 150 (2015) and it is a beyitch to get to that 4th plug to pull and fog the cylinder. First time I'm seeing someone recommend spraying the fogging oil into the intake, so the dealer told you to do this? Seems much easier if it is as effective and won't damage/sludge the internals. Thanks again.

[@FishingPOV]

V S dealer said they mix a gas solution and run it through and or fog, I’ve been told since that running the gas solution is the best way. Thanks for watching.

[@barbarabilyeu2966]

VS, where is your video. I think this guy knows what he is doing. STFU

[@davidnorth6541]

You can't fog an EFI engine the same say you would fog a carburated outboard it will damage your injectors. There is a special way to "fog" an EFI outboard, you need to run a special mix of gasoline and 2-stroke oil through it.

[@muskyman3238]

Just wonder if fogging is necessary for the 4 stroke outboard?

[@davidnorth6541]

@@muskyman3238 Yes. But it's easy. Just remove the spark plug and spray some fogging oil directly into the cylinders and turn the engine over. Done.

[@chrisjanzen7269]

You might want to check with your Engine Dealer are our Merc Dealer said we should not be fogging a 115 EFI engine as it ruins the electronic fuel sensors over time. A fuel mixture should be run through through the motor instead. 5 Gallons of non Ethynol fuel, 1 pint of 2 stroke engine oil, 1/4 cup fuel stablizer all well mixed in an external fuel tank and connector to engine to run out. It will save engine in long run.

[@FishingPOV]

Chris Janzen thanks for that info. We’ve been doing this because the place we bought the bought brand new from told us we had to. I did read what you’ve explained and may start doing that instead.

[@randymohr7477]

This is correct. Fogging EFI engines is hard on the sensors and other fuel system components and shouldn't be done. Run a fuel mixture with a bit of stabilizer and oil, instead.

[@FishingPOV]

Randy Mohr got you this was recommend by the dealer we bought the boat but since then have learned better, thanks.

[@richhenson8858]

@@FishingPOV Take down the video... Don't fog this engine.. No need to winterize these. Just put ear muffs on the intake and idle it for 10 minutes every month or two in the winter, then put the leg straight so all water drains.. done.

[@danmassaroni9820]

Any advice for making sure all the water is out of the motor? I've seen some guys run coolant thought it before storage. I've got a Merc 25 3-cyl. Thanks

[@FishingPOV]

Dan Massaroni the motor or lower unit? I know guys run a winterizing solution through the motor but I don’t think it’s a anti-freeze. Now I’ve heard of that through the lower unit.

[@danmassaroni9820]

The motor, just wondering if gravity does it for us or if you need to blow compressed air up the water outlet?

[@FishingPOV]

Dan Massaroni newer motors use gravity for the most part, lifting the tilt up and down several times should do the trick.

[@davidacciavatti2780]

Thank you thank you thank you!

[@jimmyronaldo21]

My boat is stored in Sacramento and it only drops below freezing for a week or two every year. I changed the oil - should I just add fuel stabilizer and consider it winterized? Thanks!

[@FishingPOV]

jimmyronaldo21 other then greasing and maybe changer the lower unit oil sounds good to me, thanks for watching.

[@jackbadabing]

Good stuff Thanks

[@FishingPOV]

Jack VanFleet thanks for watching, I forgot this was scheduled to release today LOL

[@dmdfishin]

Jack VanFleet hey bud just got your channel, can you get us back? Thank you

[@akhtarraees]

good video can anybody tell me where is the intake location for 2002 50ELPT 4S ? also the greasing points? i think this motor is carburetor based.

[@clhbrickhouse]

Just add stabil 360 marine to gas at every fill up.

[@PianoUniverse]

Any advantage or disadvantage of fogging with spray in the air intake vs running through fuel?

[@FishingPOV]

With four strokes you stand the chance of damaging sensors etc we originally went with the advice of the dealer.

[@RushVoorhisOutdoors]

Gotta do it!!

[@FishingPOV]

Rush Voorhis Outdoors yes sir, thanks for watching.

[@nevinhoward9683]

I have the same motor we’re did you get your washers for the lower unit washers

[@FishingPOV]

Nevin Howard thanks for watching, I looked everywhere for that invoice but couldn’t find it for the part numbers, I special ordered them and it was a pain because Merc has changed part numbers on so many parts. Sorry I couldn’t be more help

[@nevinhoward9683]

Hey thank you for trying though!

[@FishingPOV]

Nevin Howard if I find it I’ll post it here.

[@nevinhoward9683]

I called mercury and got the part number #830749 in case you or any body else needs it!

[@FishingPOV]

Nevin Howard thanks for posting that, I did call Merc first but they were no help. I’m glad they helped you hopefully it’s the corrected part they sent me a water pump rebuild kit and it wasn’t even close.

[@spu3]

Do you ever drain any water out of the the VST tank as part of your winterization?

[@FishingPOV]

Stephen Upham III these engines are self draining of water.

[@HOOKEMINTHEMOUTHKAYAKFISHING]

No motor but is some good info to know when I get ☝️! Thanks Shane for your hard work 😓 bro!

[@FishingPOV]

HOOKEM IN THE MOUTH KAYAK FISHING thanks bro I appreciate it, i hope this helps some folks save some money someday. Tight lines.

[@barbarabilyeu2966]

This is Terry , not Barbara, I have a 90 hp mercury outboard on my pontoon. so basically the same way as the 60 hp? Also, just to make me motivated to do it myself, how much do the shops usually charge for doing this. Not to mention they will try to sell you other things like car mechanics do. thanks for you response.

[@FishingPOV]

Barbara Bilyeu I’ve seen it in the upwards of $500 but it all depends on a lot of different variables area, size engine etc. this is something very easy to do and when buy the stuff a lot of it will last a couple seasons.

[@danielrobert7181]

Nice video but you might want to change the sequence of your interventions. First while driving back from your last seasonnal outing, fill the tank preferably with ethanol-free premium fuel (so as to prevent introducing water fhrough condensation) and add ethanol-free stabiliser. The rest of the drive home will allow the stabilizer to mix with the fuel. The stabilizer will make its way to the carb / injectors as you run the otor to warm up the oil before draining it out. Go easy with tightning the oil filter, a 1/4 turn passed the point 2 finguers rotation will get it is plenty. Its gasket should be moistened with new oil. Congrats on squirting a litte bit of 2 stroke oil in the cylinders (that's what fogging oil is) and turning the motor over a few revolutions (don't have it running). There is no point in fogging a running motor if it does't bog down and die. If the motor keeps on running, it will just burn the oil (that's your smoke coming out) while fouling up the spark plugs. Unless your 60 hp motor sports a BinFoot gear case, Mercury recommends (and sells) a lighter gear lube than SAE 90. Many happy fishing seasons to you !

[@FishingPOV]

Daniel Robert thanks for all that great info and for watching I’ll keep it in mind while winterizing each year.

[@Olivsam]

You sprayed that into the air intake correct? Is there anything you need to take off to do that?

[@FishingPOV]

Olivsam if you have a older model engine this is recommended but if it’s newer fogging is not recommended. But if you need to do it, yes spray into the intake. All models are a little different so the closer you can get to the intake the better. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@Olivsam]

Thanks I have a 99 evinrude 50 hp 4 st

[@Olivsam]

Efi by the way

[@kenvanderhorst3659]

What about blowing out fuel cooler to make sure there is no water in there

[@FishingPOV]

Everything I’ve read and researched says it’s self draining. But as a precaution I believe if someone wanted to do that they could. Thanks for watching.

[@petsinparadise8706]

What size lower unit lube is that 32?

[@FishingPOV]

Debbie Cray sorry I don’t remember but all the different lower units take a different amount of lube so check your manual.

[@TheCaperfish]

your VST is full of gas too (a lot) , drain that also with 8mm drain valve , that is after the fuel filter so adding stabil to the fuel filter canster does nothing as you have at least half a liter of gas in the VST

[@kmeals9898]

Sorry had to stop watching after fogging the engine. You don't fog a 4 stroke engine, 2 stroke, yes

[@FishingPOV]

Kenneth Meals I understand but that was based on the advice of the dealer who is and was a asshole to us after we bought the boat. You can do it but risk damaging sensors over the long term.

[@meals24u]

Fishing POV wait what???? For real?? I was always told to Fog a 4 stroke too!! But by removing plugs and spraying it in there like that then cranking over a few turns to live inside.. Almost everybody I see recommends it, even on a 4 stroke

[@mailliw75]

Straight off mercs website....Fog the engine. Now that the motor is warmed up, remove the spark plugs and spray 1 oz. of fogging oil (for four-strokes and conventional two-strokes) into the inside of the engine to prevent corrosion. Look for fogging oil that’s specially designed for use during winterization, such as Quicksilver Storage Seal. With direct-injected engines such as Mercury OptiMax, use 1 ounce of DFI engine oil instead of fogging oil. A small oil can with a long flexible neck works best to inject the oil into the cylinders for this application. Russell also recommends putting a coat of anti-seize lubricant on the plugs’ threads before (carefully) replacing them.

[@kencollings9305]

DON"T FOG!! Run mix of gas, 2cyl oil & stabilizer. (20L/1.8L/40ML)

[@matthewlarue2496]

mike granger

[@jarekgarlicki4719]

fogging 4 stroke are you, ok ?

[@FishingPOV]

Jarek Garlicki the dealer was an asshole after we bought the boat this was his recommendation and we found out it’s no necessary. However I have been told taking the plugs out and spraying fog fluid in can help lube and protect from possible rusting. When DYI you are at the mercy from learning from somewhere.

[@ronaldbertin9455]

Who ever put on that filter you removed, put it on too tight ,in my opinion,

[@FishingPOV]

Thanks for your opinion.

[@tomhman6441]

What’s going on guys?is this what you tube for beginners taught you?

[@FishingPOV]

Get to the point

[@pandre429]

LOL you getting dowsed with oil.

[@FishingPOV]

You like that?