89evinrude
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"After many years as an outboa
"After many years as an outboard engine user, I switched to a boat with a Mercruiser I/O, 5.0 with an Alpha I. When I went to change the oil and filter this spring, I got into a "heated" discussion with the boat dealer who told me to "only use Merc oil and filters" with that engine. No problem,,,,, until I saw the prices!
I have spent a few hours under a hood of various GM cars and trucks, so I can recognize a GM engine when I see one.
Why can't I use a standard good quality oil filter bought from my auto parts store and run a good grade of oil in this GM engine instead of those pricey, but shiny black filters and Merc oil?
Any thoughts? Thanks ...and maybe I will see you on the lake."
"After many years as an outboard engine user, I switched to a boat with a Mercruiser I/O, 5.0 with an Alpha I. When I went to change the oil and filter this spring, I got into a "heated" discussion with the boat dealer who told me to "only use Merc oil and filters" with that engine. No problem,,,,, until I saw the prices!
I have spent a few hours under a hood of various GM cars and trucks, so I can recognize a GM engine when I see one.
Why can't I use a standard good quality oil filter bought from my auto parts store and run a good grade of oil in this GM engine instead of those pricey, but shiny black filters and Merc oil?
Any thoughts? Thanks ...and maybe I will see you on the lake."