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#1 jshockster

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Joined: 22-January 10
Water:Lake Mead
Year of DOO:2001
Model of DOO:Challenger 2000
Engine in DOO:Mercury M² Jet Drive 240 EFI

Posted 24 January 2010 - 12:33 AM

I just bought a used 2001 challenger(only 100 hrs on it) & the engine cuts out when I increase the throttle. I assume the previous owner let it sit for awhile. My first reaction is to get rid of the old gas, change the fuel filter & spark plugs & run new premium gas w/ marine Sta-Bil additive. Should I drain the oil as well? If so, what kind of oil works best? If anyone has additional advise please feel free to post it. Thanks!

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#2 Kevin Leclair

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Joined: 01-October 03
Water:Allatoona Lake
Year of DOO:2008
Model of DOO:Challenger 180 SE
Engine in DOO:Rotax 4-TEC SCIC

Posted 24 January 2010 - 12:30 PM

I would say you are on the right track, if it has sat for while the gas is probably going bad and causing it to choke out a bit. I would recommend changing the oil out too as you mentioned, it could only help the situation. Keep us posted if things improve after you take these steps. Welcome to the site!