Tips for Personal Watercraft Maintenance

Regular maintenance is required to keep personal watercraft running well. The following maintenance tasks are ones that owners can do and save themselves a trip to the service department. If you want more tips or run into something that requires a professional, the experts at S&N MotorSports are here to help. Our dealership is located in Port Charlotte, Florida, and we also serve those in Fort Myers.

Consult the Owner's Manual

There may be certain maintenance tasks or products that work best with your PWC. The owner's manual will contain this model-specific maintenance information, so glance through it before you begin.

Use the Right Fuel

For Marine Adventures

Yes, gas that is high in ethanol is cheaper. But it's also much lower in quality. It can cause reduced PWC engine performance and even damage.

Try to use a higher quality engine. Be especially sure to avoid E85 gasoline in the personal watercraft. Marine engines are not equipped to handle the 15% mix of ethanol and they can suffer immense damage. Older personal watercraft with two-stroke engines may require a mixture of gasoline and oil. Remember you can always ask a local mechanic, such as the experts at S&N MotorSports, for fuel recommendations for your given PWC.

For Longer Term Storage

If your personal watercraft will be sitting unused for a stretch of time, fill up the tank and add fuel stabilizer. This simple preventative maintenance step can make a big difference and save you a significant amount of money on parts replacements and repairs.

Regularly Check Fluid Levels

Personal watercraft require certain fluids to operate well. These fluids get used over time and will eventually need to be replaced. Be sure to regularly check the fluid levels and top off as needed.

It's also important to check the fluid quality. If the fuel has gotten old, for example, drain it and replace it.

Wax the Personal Watercraft

Waxing is a helpful maintenance task for your PWC, just like it is for your car. Personal watercraft get plenty of exposure to harmful UV rays, which can damage the finish on the PWC. Waxing your personal watercraft helps add a protecting coating, which helps prevent cracking or fading.

Regularly Inspect the PWC

The various parts on personal watercraft wear down over time. They can become broken or simply need replacement due to old age. The sooner you catch problems, the less damage they will cause to the PWC and the cheaper the repair will be.

Need help with personal watercraft maintenance? Want to shop PWCs for sale? Whatever you need, the experts at S&N MotorSports are here to help. Reach out or stop by our dealership in Port Charlotte, Florida. We also serve those in Fort Myers, Florida.