Fuel Filter Replacement

[4x15mph]

I see several options of replacement fuel filters on one of the parts stores websites. These include the OEM filter for ~$40/filter, another non-oem version for ~$29.00, and then a jumbo-type (?) OEM replacement for $5/filter.

Should I be sticking to the original OEM given the sensitive nature of 2 strokes? I see so many issues with engines stalling or not running correctly so I may be answering my own question.

Any experiences to share?

 

[Bruce]

On my LX210, I used Atwood fuel filters for around $5 a piece from the marine section at Walmart. Changing them made a big improvement in starting.

I liked that I could see the fuel in the filter.

I believe this is the one I used. http://www.attwoodmarine.com/store/product/fuel-outboard-fuel-filter

 

[ISLANDRACING]

Thats probably our site your talking about.
We have been installing either Racor or Sierra Fuel/Water seperators almost religiously in place of any of the "inline" filters. The Sierra's are reasonably priced at about 40$ initially with replacement filters at about 7-8$. They filter down to 10 microns, while the inlines are 100+ microns. Big reason why the internal carb filters always become clogged.

 

[4x15mph]

Thanks Island Racing. I do have the Sierra fuel/water separators and I wasn't sure if there was also an inline filter somewhere in the mix. It sounds like there isn't and I couldn't check since the boat is sitting in storage. Thanks again and I have been assembling my order for IslandRacing and will be hitting "send" shortly.

 

[Bruce]

Welcome aboard @ISLANDRACING.