Owner’s Info

OWNER'S INFORMATION

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Frequently Asked Questions

Crusader fuel injected engines are calibrated to operate on 87 octane fuel and maximum performance is obtained when using this fuel. The ignition timing set by the factory requires the use of a high-quality lead free regular gasoline with an octane specification of (R+M/2).

When the average temperature is above 50 degrees F., use a good quality SAE 15W-40 “SJ”. Below 50, use SAE 5W-30 “SJ”

The implementation of ethanol-based fuel is spreading rapidly throughout the United States. The end user of our engines might well be concerned regarding the use of this fuel. As such, Crusader Engines provides the following policy statement regarding the use of this fuel.

This notification addresses the use of ethanol fuels IN CRUSADER ENGINES ONLY. It does not address the use of ethanol fuels in vessel related components such as boat gas tanks, boat fuel lines, boat fuel filters, etc. The boat owner is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to contact the boat builder regarding the suitability of ethanol fuel usage in their vessel.

Ethanol blended fuel rated E10 or less is acceptable to use.
Fuels rated higher than E10 SHOULD NOT BE USED.
Ethanol fuels rated higher than E10 could potentially damage the engine and/or present an unsafe boating condition. Damage to the engine resulting from the use of ethanol fuel rated higher than E10 is not covered by the warranty.

When the average temperature is above 50 degrees F., use a good quality SAE 15W-40 “SJ”. Below 50, use SAE 5W-30 “SJ”

The implementation of ethanol-based fuel is spreading rapidly throughout the United States. The end user of our engines might well be concerned regarding the use of this fuel. As such, Crusader Engines provides the following policy statement regarding the use of this fuel.

This notification addresses the use of ethanol fuels IN CRUSADER ENGINES ONLY. It does not address the use of ethanol fuels in vessel related components such as boat gas tanks, boat fuel lines, boat fuel filters, etc. The boat owner is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to contact the boat builder regarding the suitability of ethanol fuel usage in their vessel.

Ethanol blended fuel rated E10 or less is acceptable to use.
Fuels rated higher than E10 SHOULD NOT BE USED.
Ethanol fuels rated higher than E10 could potentially damage the engine and/or present an unsafe boating condition. Damage to the engine resulting from the use of ethanol fuel rated higher than E10 is not covered by the warranty.

The implementation of ethanol-based fuel is spreading rapidly throughout the United States. The end user of our engines might well be concerned regarding the use of this fuel. As such, Crusader Engines provides the following policy statement regarding the use of this fuel.

This notification addresses the use of ethanol fuels IN CRUSADER ENGINES ONLY. It does not address the use of ethanol fuels in vessel related components such as boat gas tanks, boat fuel lines, boat fuel filters, etc. The boat owner is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to contact the boat builder regarding the suitability of ethanol fuel usage in their vessel.

Ethanol blended fuel rated E10 or less is acceptable to use.
Fuels rated higher than E10 SHOULD NOT BE USED.
Ethanol fuels rated higher than E10 could potentially damage the engine and/or present an unsafe boating condition. Damage to the engine resulting from the use of ethanol fuel rated higher than E10 is not covered by the warranty.

The implementation of ethanol-based fuel is spreading rapidly throughout the United States. The end user of our engines might well be concerned regarding the use of this fuel. As such, Crusader Engines provides the following policy statement regarding the use of this fuel.

This notification addresses the use of ethanol fuels IN CRUSADER ENGINES ONLY. It does not address the use of ethanol fuels in vessel related components such as boat gas tanks, boat fuel lines, boat fuel filters, etc. The boat owner is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to contact the boat builder regarding the suitability of ethanol fuel usage in their vessel.

Ethanol blended fuel rated E10 or less is acceptable to use.
Fuels rated higher than E10 SHOULD NOT BE USED.
Ethanol fuels rated higher than E10 could potentially damage the engine and/or present an unsafe boating condition. Damage to the engine resulting from the use of ethanol fuel rated higher than E10 is not covered by the warranty.

The implementation of ethanol-based fuel is spreading rapidly throughout the United States. The end user of our engines might well be concerned regarding the use of this fuel. As such, Crusader Engines provides the following policy statement regarding the use of this fuel.

This notification addresses the use of ethanol fuels IN CRUSADER ENGINES ONLY. It does not address the use of ethanol fuels in vessel related components such as boat gas tanks, boat fuel lines, boat fuel filters, etc. The boat owner is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to contact the boat builder regarding the suitability of ethanol fuel usage in their vessel.

Ethanol blended fuel rated E10 or less is acceptable to use.
Fuels rated higher than E10 SHOULD NOT BE USED.
Ethanol fuels rated higher than E10 could potentially damage the engine and/or present an unsafe boating condition. Damage to the engine resulting from the use of ethanol fuel rated higher than E10 is not covered by the warranty.

Bulletins
Service Bulletin # Description Model Year Serial Number
n/a
All
All
CG#030013S
SUC-0303-01
3/10/03
2003 8.1 L & 8.1HO
2003: 630458-630834
CG#020198S
SUC-1002-01
10/31/02
2002-2003 5.0 L & 5.7 L
2002: 620052-621037
2003: 630009-630411
CG#020167S
SUC-0902-02
9/27/02
2001-2003 8.1 L
2000: 600799-601155
2001: 610002-610892
2002: 620001-621065
2003: 630001-630247
SUC-0902-01
9/27/02
2002-2003 5.0 L & 5.7 L
2002: 620052-621037
2003: 630009-630210
CGR 060083T
SUPEG-1006-01
8.1L
641146,
650062 through 651653
660002 through 660739
70007 through 670009
SUC-0207-02
All
All
Warranty Information

When it comes to buyer protection, no other plan in the industry can compare to Crusader Captain’s Choice. All Captain’s Choice engines feature a two-year factory-backed warranty. This plan is unsurpassed, and it is a tribute to the confidence we have in our products.

Warranty work and services can be found at over 900 locations cross-country and we are proud of our record of immediate parts delivery and impeccable customer service.

Factory-trained technicians are educated through the most sophisticated training program in the industry – the Crusader E-Train. Courses on diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair are available to Crusader Premier Dealers on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After successfully completing the E-Train, technicians are thoroughly trained to service Crusader products.