Fuel filters for outboard engines are essential components for ensuring a clean, dirt-free fuel supply, preventing engine damage and improving performance.
Function of Fuel Filters
Fuel filters have the task of:
✔ Block impurities and debris present in the fuel, protecting injectors and carburetors.
✔ Separate water from fuel , avoiding damage caused by condensation or contaminated fuel.
✔ Improve engine efficiency , ensuring cleaner combustion.
Types of Osculati Fuel Filters
🔹 Standard Fuel Filters : Designed to remove dirt and debris from fuel before it reaches the engine.
🔹 Water/fuel separator filters : remove water from the fuel, preventing malfunctions and corrosion.
🔹 Transparent filters : allow you to visually monitor the presence of impurities and water.
🔹 Replaceable filters : with interchangeable cartridge for easier maintenance.
Compatibility and Installation
Osculati fuel filters are compatible with the main brands of outboard engines, including:
✅ Yamaha
✅ Mercury
✅ Suzuki
✅ Honda
✅ Evinrude / Johnson
✅ Tohatsu
Installation is simple and can be done either on the fuel line or directly between the tank and the engine .
When to Replace the Fuel Filter?
🔧 Every 50-100 hours of navigation or at least once a year .
🔧 If you notice difficulty starting, a loss of power, or irregular engine performance, it may be time to replace the filter.