Oil filter

[brian_from_boston]

I was reading under the Mercru

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]

"Not really, but it's one

"Not really, but it's one of those "Ford!--Chevy!" deals.

Jeff"

 

[justintime]

main things on a MARINE OIL FI

main things on a MARINE OIL FILTER is the outside coating it gets

helps keeps the rusting down

 

[brian_from_boston]

"Enough said, I went with Sier

"Enough said, I went with Sierra Filters. Thanks guys."

 

[concritter]

Whats just as important is how

Whats just as important is how often the filters are changed.Even the best filters need replaced regularly in my book....Todd

 

[brian_from_boston]

"What is the common practice,

"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"

 

[concritter]

"It is of my opinion that oil

"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"

 

[justintime]

they say 50hrs or 1 year on mo

they say 50hrs or 1 year on most boats