Posted by gerobertson1 on 07/07/08 - 12:32 PM
#4
After doing some research on the web it seems like the OMC system was a lot more reliable. This is the first Mercury I have ever owned. I have dealt with OMC engines and premix fuel on my whaler. I have never dealt with the AutoBlend system. The Merc is a 50 hp. From what I gather the oil is pulled into the gas line by the vacuum/pull created by the fuel pump.
Seems to me that it is essentially the same as running a premix. Why wouldn't I just premix my own fuel and take the middle man (autoblend) away to eliminate any risk of that failing me? Or should I not worry about it failing?