Everyone has a tip to share regarding cars but finding reliable boat recommendations is trickier. Thus this post by Select Synthetics in AMSOIL: Select Synthetics: Richard shares a few signs to help you determine if your boat needs an oil change.

If your boat needs an oil change, be sure to reach out to the experts in your area! Select Synthetics in AMSOIL: Select Synthetics: Richard 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 (807) 853-0807 and feel free to ask all your questions about your outboard motor's maintenance.

For Most People, Outboard Motors Are an Unknown Topic

When you bought your first car or any vehicle for that matter, you probably noticed that everyone was eager to share, sometimes unrequested, maintenance advice with you. Whether it was your mechanic with the always-welcome reminder to check your oil levels and keeping a spare tire in your trunk, colleagues sharing their best tips and tricks to preserve their vehicles, or even a friend who's not a car savvy by any means but indeed believes they know the subject thoroughly. It's fair to assume you had to sit back and listen to what they had to say, but things are more complex and lonely when it comes to boats. While the information that these people shared was probably helpful to some extent when it comes time to ask questions concerning a boat or a simple outboard motor, you'll likely face a room of blank stares, and who could blame them? Not because there isn't any interest to help, but purely because most people don't know much about boats or the operation of an outboard motor. If you are interested in learning some fundamental differences between your car's engine and the one powering an outboard motor, Select Synthetics has the following post. You can find it below!

Gear Selection Has a Lot to Do With Performance

Think about the last few times that you drove your car. In hindsight, can you remember it making a loud noise the entire drive? If not, the reason behind the engine's quietness is mainly due to the selection of gears available for use. Once you hit a solid cruising speed, you choose the proper gear, and it's a reasonably quiet ride. On the other hand, an outboard motor will lack the amenity of gear selection, and if you weren't aware before, it'd need to do everything you need with only what it has, which isn't much. This means that, for the most part, a basic outboard engine is operating at max RPM continuously, to the point where it sounds like it might burst but don't panic!

Remain Calm

Relax. The motor isn't going to explode. It was designed to operate in this simple manner. Nevertheless, it's fair to say that your outboard wasn't intended to operate without a helping hand and maintenance. Besides, in addition to any grease you use, engine oil keeps an outboard motor spinning, working to decrease friction and help your motor keep running for as long as possible.

Give your regular boat maintenance by using AMSOIL products to improve its performance! Call Select Synthetics in AMSOIL: Select Synthetics: Richard at (807) 853-0807 and let their oil pros help you pick the best formula to treat and enhance your outboard motor's maintenance.

Keep an Eye on The Operating Temperature

Time to think back once more, what did you do with your car when switched off? The chances are that you parked it undercover in a shopping mall lot or even inside your home garage in between errands. These moments give your engine a chance to cool down before starting back up again. On the other hand, a boat, particularly an outboard motor, doesn't get the same treatment. Instead, while you are sitting on the lake and enjoying the view, your boat's engine is being hit with a constant bombardment of the sun's rays, making it nothing but hotter and hotter the longer you stay out.

Feeding the Motor with the Right Nutrients

As you can imagine, the last scenario doesn't make for an ideal starting temperature when you turn the switch to make your way back to the shore. For this reason, owners of an outboard motor need to ensure they use a reliable engine oil formula to counteract the heat damage. While it can be tempting to use a conventional oil given the fundamental nature of an outboard motor, it would be best to settle for more complex formulas. In reality, the high operating temperatures are often too much for mineral oil to handle, causing it to break down and leave you at risk of engine damage and being stranded and waiting for help to arrive. It's better to prevent this from happening at all costs. For that reason, AMSOIL's 10W-40 Synthetic Marine Engine Oil can help you keep your outboard motor in good shape while performing correctly under extreme heat and stress while protecting your outboard motor against corrosion.

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 Select Synthetics in AMSOIL: Select Synthetics: Richard at (807) 853-0807 to learn more about different additives and oil formulas to boost your outboard motor's maintenance.