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Yes, they are both Quicksilver synthetic blends. The 25W50 gallon container looks exactly like the 25W40 which is why I mistakingly picked it up and used it. On the back label its says its formulated for high performance engines (which my little old 305 is far from). I always thought even the...

I am no math wizard but that's a good one!

Hey folks- looking for opinions. I changed my oil today during winterizing. i have a 99 215 Express with a carborated 305. I have been using Quicksilver sinthetic blend 25w40. I mistakenly bought a gallon of 25w50 and a quart of 25w40. So now I have 4 quarts of 25w50 and 1quart of 25w40 in the...

OK- pulled the fuel filter/separator off today and found no water. Fuel looks fine. Still replaced the filter. Will run it tomorrow and see if this does anything. I am starting to lean towards ignition. Anyone have any input on changing out a standard points distributor with electronic ignition?

Tell me more about that... I've never heard that before.

I was thinking premium fuel as well. Gonna replace the fuel separator filter, put a cocktail of StaBil 360 and Startron in it, then top it off with premium and see what happens. I'll also check the fuel that's in the filter in a glass jar. May have to change the filter out again. I think the...

Yes Cliff- I think its possible I might have gotten some bad fuel. But, I use the same gas station for both my cars and no issues with them. I live in a small town and if any station gets bad fuel, word gets around fast. I think I may have communicated to you this boat was lake and lift kept its...

Great point, I'll try that.

Hey guys, looking for a little direction. Just bought a second hand 215 Express early spring. It came with a full tank of fuel, was winterized and recommissioned by Marine Max. Had it out 4 times with no trouble. Filled up the tank last time out and barely burned a 1/8 of a tank. Took it out...

It would have taken everything in me not flatten their tires in their locked trucks.