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  1. 08-27-2015, 12:31 PM #1
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    Oil Chart

    Bought the wrong oil due to label confusion, so I did a little research. Maybe others can find this useful.

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    #2 08-28-2015, 05:45 AM
    Thanks for posting- should help folks identify more easily!

    Added a link to this post in the 3L "FAQ" section, also.


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    #3 08-28-2015, 07:26 PM
    HOOOOolllllld On There! Why so many different kinds of oil????? And what do I need for my afore mentioned 1984 90 inline 6? (6436389)
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    #4 08-28-2015, 09:03 PM
    I believe that chart actually only represents three different oils, each box is the same oil just retailed or package differently. Don?
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    #5 08-29-2015, 07:16 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Go Loco View Post
    HOOOOolllllld On There! Why so many different kinds of oil????? And what do I need for my afore mentioned 1984 90 inline 6? (6436389)
    You could run the PREMIUM, but for best results, Premium PLUS would be an excellent choice.

    The charts shown above reflect bottling that is available only through Mercury Dealers, Quicksilver products offered through Mercury Partners, and Quicksilver Products offered through major Retail Chains (not at all affiliated with Mercury).

    Different VOLUME sizes are shown (Gallon and 2.5 Gallon).

    The charts also show/reflect part numbers for OLDER bottling/labeling, in each line of product.


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    #6 08-30-2015, 08:48 AM
    Just another reason I run Pennzoil Premium Plus. A lot less confusing. I don't know why Mercury would want to use so many different packages.

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    #7 08-30-2015, 11:10 PM
    Dittos on the pennzoil premium plus!
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    #8 04-24-2019, 11:37 AM
    The gallon I got from Wal-Mart has a Part # of 8M0116274 which is not on the chart. It is labeled Advanced Premium Plus. Is that the same as Premium Plus?
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    #9 04-24-2019, 03:07 PM
    Yes the same as the Premium Plus, that chart is over 4 years old so I’m sure it’s changed.
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    #10 04-24-2019, 03:37 PM
    Thank you. With what these motors cost, I wanted to make sure I'm using the right stuff.
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    #11 10-29-2022, 02:03 PM
    Not sure if I should post this in the 3.0 forum or here, move if needed. New to me 2011 ProXS 1B840753 the previous owner ran DFI oil. Was told I could run Optimax oil? Didn’t see an answer in this sticky, Thanks in advance, I can’t get the bold print to go away, sorry



    Please delete, I found my answer in another topic in this sticky. Thanks again
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    #12 08-15-2024, 11:29 AM
    Where is the chart? I can't see it in this post.

    I have a 96' Mercury 175 EFI serial number 0G361770 and I want to confirm I'm using the right oil. I've been using the Mercury Premium Plus 2-Stroke Synthetic. Do I have other options and if so, can I mix them? Thanks.
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    #13 08-15-2024, 12:36 PM
    stay with PREMIUM PLUS KMEL
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    #14 08-15-2024, 12:45 PM
    Will do. Is there a Quicksilver equivalent?

    thank you!
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    #15 08-15-2024, 01:02 PM
    no , strait premium is for pre mixed fuels and does not have the additives plus does
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    #16 08-15-2024, 02:36 PM
    It looks like Quick Silver has a 2-stroke premium plus oil. Is that not equivalent to the Mercury oil?
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    #17 08-15-2024, 03:20 PM
    QUICKSILVER is MERCURY / MERCURY is QUICKSILVER one in the same
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    #18 08-15-2024, 06:38 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by JOE54 View Post
    QUICKSILVER is MERCURY / MERCURY is QUICKSILVER one in the same
    +1... just remember those are BRAND names (not a grade of oil). Premium PLUS (sometimes labeled "Advanced Premium Plus" or "Synthetic Blend" in Quicksilver packaging for big-box retailers) the the actual type of oil.


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    #19 08-15-2024, 08:06 PM
    Thanks guys. Makes sense.
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