Merc peeps out there....

mattiemattie Member Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭✭
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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.
246BR, 276BR, H310BR current
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  • Black_DiamondBlack_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer the WIX filters for oil. Use the “XP” type for synthetics. 

    Past owner of a 2003 342FV
    PC BYC, Holland, MI
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  • WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,240 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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.
    "Knot Quite Shore" - 2000 FV270 (Sold)
    2018 Cherokee 39RL Land Yacht (Sorry...)
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,077 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Merc and Quicksilver are the same, just branded differently. I use OEM products as much as possible.
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
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  • reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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. 
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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  • skennellyskennelly Member Posts: 2,196 ✭✭✭✭
    Wix for oil, quicksilver for water / fuel separator 
    2002 - 270FV Mag 350 B3
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  • PickleRickPickleRick Member Posts: 4,324 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I go for wix but only because i get a dealer priced discount
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  • skuter99skuter99 Member Posts: 174 ✭✭
    anybody know the correct part number for the Wix oil filter for Mag 350 mpi?
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  • PickleRickPickleRick Member Posts: 4,324 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Double check but if i remember correctly this is what i have used on all the sbc motors i have to deal with.  

    51061
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  • PickleRickPickleRick Member Posts: 4,324 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The sbc i generally deal with are in cab over trucks so that explains a lot!  
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