Is Mercury DFI oil synthetic?
Mercury or Quicksilver DFI oil is the preferred and recommended by Mercury, oil for your engine, period. Premium Plus could be used in a pinch. Both oils are a synthetic blend and are completely compatible.
Can you mix DFI oil with gas?
Optimax/DFI oil, and Mercury/Quicksilver Premium PLUS oils are fully compatible. You can simply switch to the recommended (Optimax/DFI) oil by beginning to add it to the remote tank. DO NOT use Optimax/DFI oil in FUEL. There is a potential that the oil may separate from the fuel after sitting.
What does DFI oil mean?
Specially formulated for the higher temperatures and reduced oiling rates of 2-stroke direct fuel injected (DFI) engines.
What kind of oil does a Mercury OptiMax take?
“Effective October 2010, Mercury OptiMax / DFI or Quicksilver DFI 2-Cycle engine oil is the recommended oil for all OptiMax models – including Pro XS. (The previous recommendation stated the use of Mercury Premium Plus 2-Cycle Outboard Oil in ProXS models and OptiMax oil in non-ProXS models.)
Can I mix Quicksilver and Mercury oil?
Re: mercury oil The mechanic at Bucks said to not mix quicksilver and merc premium because they coagulate and cause the engine to foul.
What is DFI marine oil?
Marine DFI Oil; Direct Fuel Injection Formula; Synthetic Blend; A synthetic blend 2-Cycle engine oil specifically formulated and developed to meet the needs of: OptiMax and Direct Fuel Injected (DFI) 2-cycle outboard engines.
Can you mix DFI oil?
merc dfi and merc twc3 are compatible mixing does not harm the engine . dfi has additives in it that reduce carbon build up . Carbon build up does not happen in 5 minutes .
What is a DFI outboard?
Old-tech two stroke outboards and new Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) outboard engines are not at all alike. Unlike the four-stroke engine, the two-stroke does not have moving valves to seal the combustion chamber and control the flow of intake and exhaust.
Can I use 10W30 instead of 25W40?
The Merc literature for this motor recommends two different synthetic oils: 10W-30 and 25W – 40. What are the pros/cons of 10W-30 compared to 25W-40. If your outboard is one of those that “makes oil” due to fuel getting into the oil, 25W40 will probably tolerate more fuel dilution.
Is Mercury OptiMax a good motor?
The Mercury Marine OptiMax 150 is the middle of three direct fuel-injection two-stroke outboards from 135 to 175hp, all of which use the same 60° V6 powerhead. The 2.5lt loop-charged powerhead has been around a long, long time and in my opinion is one of the best Mercury engines.
Is Quicksilver oil the same as Mercury?
THEY ARE EXACTLY THE SAME. Mercury stuff is sold at Mercury dealers while Quicksilver is sold at Walmart, Academy etc. This question gets asked a lot in the Merc section. THEY ARE EXACTLY THE SAME.