We recently had a speaker at our fishing club that is a boat dealer and outboard motor repair shop. In discussing the problems with ethanol and winterizing the motor he mentioned that on Honda outboards a special fuel mixture containing oil must be run through the engine to lubricate the fuel pump prior to storage. If not he is suggesting the fuel pumps could fail. I had never heard this before. Anyone else aware of this potential problem?
Honda Winterization Question
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I've got twin Honda outboards on my boat and while I've had my share of ethanol issues (all carb related), I've never heard about any sort of special fuel mixture with oil in it. The one thing I have heard is to NEVER fog a Honda. If you don't use your boat for an extended period of time, perhaps just run it dry of fuel? I would also suggest calling a local AUTHORIZED Honda dealer and ask them the question. I try and start mine about every week over the winter (if it's above freezing that is) to keep them happy.
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Never read anything about that when i owned a Honda.