YAMAHA FUEL FILTER 6C5-24251-00 REC6C5-24251-00

Function and technical context

This fuel filter acts as a protective barrier in the fuel supply circuit, retaining particles, sediments and contaminants present in the petrol before they reach the carburetor or the electronic injection system. In Yamaha and Mercury EFI four-stroke engines, its function is critical to maintaining the cleanliness of the fuel that feeds the combustion chamber. A clogged or deteriorated filter generates fuel flow restriction, which causes loss of power, irregular running, starting difficulties and, in extreme cases, engine stoppages while navigating.

When to replace this part?

Typical symptoms include slow starting or misfiring, jerky operation on acceleration, and abnormal fuel consumption. For recreational engines and professional use, it is recommended to check the condition of the filter every 100 hours of navigation and replace it preventively at each seasonal check or when there is visible sediment accumulation. Changing this component preventively avoids costly repairs resulting from contamination of the injection or carburetion system at sea.

Engine Compatibility

Mercury/MerCruiser

Equivalent manufacturer part numbers