oil

[tomjentommy]

going to chenge the oil in my 1800 mx 3.0 for the first time any recomendations on the best oil to use

[seapuppy]

well..if your engine is still covered by warranty..make sure you use quicksilver 10-50 and quicksilver filters.......if not I'd stick in castrol syntech....use it on my cars and motorcycle...great stuff...


SP

[tglee]

I have a theory that Mercury specifies 10-50 weight because it is not produced by many other companies.
My oil just burns up, so I'm not that concerned with the brand.
I have heard great things about Amsoil http://www.amsoil.com/index.aspx and I do use their marine gear lube.
They have all the specs online and this stuff really out performs other brands.

[SilveradoSS]

I agree I have used Amsoil for some time and really like it.

[Flying_Maxum]

I use the mercury quiksilver in mine, I was reading about the differences between auto and marine oils a while back. According to what I read, there are different additives between the two due to the conditions that marine engines run in and the article suggested not using regular auto oil. In my last boat I did use regular auto oil with no problems.

[Fly Boy]

Originally Posted by tglee

I have a theory that Mercury specifies 10-50 weight because it is not produced by many other companies.
My oil just burns up, so I'm not that concerned with the brand.
I have heard great things about Amsoil http://www.amsoil.com/index.aspx and I do use their marine gear lube.
They have all the specs online and this stuff really out performs other brands.

Wow, Mobile 1 was the worst overall.. So much for my get what you pay for theory... Looks like Amsoil it is from here on. Gettin ready to start spring prepping myself!