Merc peeps out there....

mattie

So, buying oil filters for my end of season oil changes.....what’s the difference between Sierra, Quicksilver, Mercruiser filters???

For S&G’s I bought both the Merc & Quicksilver brand. (turns out identical) Stopped by our local Marine store, Sierra - the same.

So....what gives?

Still like Mobil1 products maybe go back.

Mattie, had a great day on the boat today BTW.

Black_Diamond

I prefer the WIX filters for oil. Use the “XP” type for synthetics. 

Willhound

Have used both Merc and Sierra. Currently using Sierra for both water separator and oil filter. I know not everyone will agree but my mechanic with 40 years experience has no issues with Sierra products. 
And no, not because it gives him work.
Look at it this way. I highly doubt Merc, or even Sierra for that matter, has a big filter factory. Somewhere there's a factory spitting out filters with different paint lines to dress them up and ship them out. Havung said that, obviously stay with a better known name.

Cableguy Greg

Merc and Quicksilver are the same, just branded differently. I use OEM products as much as possible.

reneechris14

Only a mercury authorized dealer can sell merc. Others like west marine sell quicksilver. I have used all kinds a never had a problem so far. 

skennelly

Wix for oil, quicksilver for water / fuel separator 

PickleRick

I go for wix but only because i get a dealer priced discount

skuter99

anybody know the correct part number for the Wix oil filter for Mag 350 mpi?

PickleRick

Double check but if i remember correctly this is what i have used on all the sbc motors i have to deal with.  

51061

PickleRick

The sbc i generally deal with are in cab over trucks so that explains a lot!