A horizontal mono cylindrical engine was introduced in the 1920s. It comprised a vertical shaft and an angular transmission, all air-cooled, with a 4-stroke cycle. This post by ALF Marketing in Hagerstown focuses on its maintenance.

Outboards in the Present

As it happens with automobiles, the moment the second motorized boat appeared, competitions on the water began. However, it wouldn't be fair to mention races started much earlier,  as they were pretty popular in ancient Egypt, but they didn't have engines back in the day. As the centuries passed, the need to travel faster grew, and developing more prominent and more powerful engines was just a matter of time. In comes outboards motors, adding more than one engine to the boat, a device able to make the ship move faster and more efficiently at the same time.

If your boat needs an oil change, be sure to reach out to the experts in your area! For instance, ALF Marketing in Hagerstown has years of prestige and experience as an AMSOIL dealer, and their oil pros will be happy to advise you in your purchase process. Dial (301) 416-0575 and feel free to ask all your questions about your outboard motor's maintenance.

Now, you can find several types of engines, from outboard two-stroke engines to 4-stroke engines, cooled with closed circuits, focused on efficiency or performance, all of this taking advantage of the best technologies to date. This progress also means that outboard motor maintenance is has become a necessity for a couple of people. If the latter applies to you, know that as long as you do it often, you can be assured that they will operate smoothly while fulfilling the purpose for which they were designed.

Outboard Motor Lubrication

Motor oil is now an essential component in the outboard's maintenance. It is critical to perform the heat transfer that allows the engine to keep running, even with a unique cooling system, and virtually eliminate friction between the internal components. Checking your outboard motor will reduce maintenance costs or avoid the deterioration of engine performance. The lubrication of a boat engine depends on whether it is 2 or 4 strokes since the lubricant components change drastically between one and the other. However, anticorrosive properties are the most critical elements as this engine exposes it to water. Also, cleanliness will prevent any component in both types of motors from deteriorating,

In the Case of 2-Stroke Engines

The quality of the motor oil is even more critical in this regard. In addition to lubrication, they have components that assist the combustion process and can be essential for the efficiency in fuel consumption and avoid breakdowns related to lubrication and provide free movement of engine parts. In reality, the AMSOIL lubricating oils provide protection and care to all crucial aspects of the engine. Additionally, you can be sure that your motor will have a much longer life and be more cost-effective to maintain if you want to know the products that will boost performance.

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There Are Two Types of Maintenance

The usual maintenance is to be carried out by the owner (visual inspection and rinsing). The annual maintenance is to be carried out by a professional following the rider's recommendations.

Regular, or Daily, Maintenance

After every ride, make it a habit to rinse the entire engine with fresh water to remove salt and spindrift. It's also advisable to check if the propeller has suffered blows or if fishing lines have been wound around it. If you have the slightest doubt about one of these items, do not hesitate to ask your dealer about this issue. When your boat and its engine are out of the water, you can use a flushing kit to clean the motor's internal cooling circuit. This operation is necessary as it removes the salt crystals present in the ducts; the cooling loop of your engine will also be more optimized. Finish off the visual inspection of the engine by opening the hatch to verify that there are no traces of water, oil, or gasoline.

Annual Maintenance

The annual maintenance must be carried out by a professional following the recommendations and the periodicity defined by the motorist. Your dealer will tell you when best to carry out the first service and all subsequent checks. Your dealer can also winterize your outboard motor.

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Opting for synthetic oil formulas will bring many benefits to your different vehicles but, you are about to be amazed by AMSOIL's full line dedicated to boat products. Stop by the online store to shop for yourself, and don't forget to call ALF Marketing in Hagerstown at (301) 416-0575 to learn more about different additives and oil formulas to boost your outboard motor's maintenance.