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Brian Roderick
Member
Username: brian_from_boston
Post Number: 24
Registered: 05-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 10:13 pm: | 
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I was reading under the Mercruiser discussion of what kind of oil filter to use. A party asked if an automotive filter could be used on a 305 merc. A reply was use Merc or Wix and stay away from Fram. My twin 454's both have Fram PH8A's on them. Is there something I should worry about with the Fram oil filters? |
Fastjeff
Senior Member
Username: fastjeff
Post Number: 4400
Registered: 09-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 08:09 am: |
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Not really, but it's one of those "Ford!--Chevy!" deals.
Jeff |
JUST-IN-TIME
Senior Member
Username: justintime
Post Number: 4105
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 07:36 pm: |
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main things on a MARINE OIL FILTER is the outside coating it gets
helps keeps the rusting down |
Brian Roderick
Member
Username: brian_from_boston
Post Number: 31
Registered: 05-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 11:32 pm: |
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Enough said, I went with Sierra Filters. Thanks guys. |
Todd Moore
Advanced Member
Username: concritter
Post Number: 153
Registered: 12-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 08:33 pm: |
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Whats just as important is how often the filters are changed.Even the best filters need replaced regularly in my book....Todd |
Brian Roderick
Member
Username: brian_from_boston
Post Number: 34
Registered: 05-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 08:38 pm: |
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What is the common practice, 40-50 hours/or every 3 to 4 months? I should just look in the maintainance book but I'll test you guys. Thanx |
Todd Moore
Advanced Member
Username: concritter
Post Number: 154
Registered: 12-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 08:53 pm: |
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It is of my opinion that oil and filters be replaced around the 35 hour mark.For me that makes it at mid season.Each captain will have their own thoughts.I look at my engines in the livingroom, so to speak, and surely want to take care of them, even if its for their location alone....Todd |
JUST-IN-TIME
Senior Member
Username: justintime
Post Number: 4130
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 10:43 pm: |
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they say 50hrs or 1 year on most boats |
