Fuel additive/injector cleaner for 175 hp Merc?

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Looking for suggestions on a fuel additive to run in a 175hp Mercury outboard on a friend's bass boat. I run Gumout Regane in my family vehicles but wasn't sure if there was something available 2 stroke outboards. Thanks!
 
I use 1 oz per gallon Seafoam with my 2-cycle mix for power equipment with great success. My local repair shop has a wall just for Seafoam. It was originally developed for outboards in the 30's.
 
Why do you want an additive?? A specific problem you are trying to fix?

Carburetor cleaners attack varnish and gummy deposits, do not help fuel injectors.

Injection cleaners clean hard deposits from injectors.

Decarbonizers attempt to remove carbon from the the combustion chamber.

Isorpopyl Alcohol will absorb the water and help it move through the fuel system.

Our team outboards have run well past 1500 hours without any additives.... except isopropyl alcohol, as we often get water induced into our vent lines during violent maneuvers.

The best TCW-3 outboard oils were carefully blended to the specifications of your manufacturer.... I am not among those that always thinks mouse milk additives will help!
 
Originally Posted By: fsskier
Why do you want an additive?? A specific problem you are trying to fix?

Carburetor cleaners attack varnish and gummy deposits, do not help fuel injectors.

Injection cleaners clean hard deposits from injectors.

Decarbonizers attempt to remove carbon from the the combustion chamber.

Isorpopyl Alcohol will absorb the water and help it move through the fuel system.

Our team outboards have run well past 1500 hours without any additives.... except isopropyl alcohol, as we often get water induced into our vent lines during violent maneuvers.

The best TCW-3 outboard oils were carefully blended to the specifications of your manufacturer.... I am not among those that always thinks mouse milk additives will help!


Motor will not rev past 5100rpm. Replaced the fuel fiter. Dealer checked over electrical and injectors and said all is well. It ran good for a while until this past weekend. For a brief time (15 minutes) it would not rev over 5100prm. Shut down and on the restart would rev to 6k. Do not know what brand oil he runs. Probably Merc.
 
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