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Old 05-21-2013, 03:06 PM
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Just seeing what you guys might recommend in brand and weight for a 6.2 (383) mercruiser MPI
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Merc 25-40w syntehtic
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Old 05-21-2013, 09:41 PM
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I really like moble1 v-twin 20w50. Available at Walmart
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Spectro Golden Motoguard semi-synthetic 20w50.

Tons of anti-wear additive.

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Spectro Golden Motoguard semi-synthetic 20w50.

Tons of anti-wear additive.

Ken
Ken, cleaning out a buddies barn (who sadly passed away last fall) and found a couple cases of old Spectro 2 stroke pop top cans. Is it still safe to use? Thanks, Kurt
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Man thats got be old. I used that in a dirt bike when I was 12 and that's been a bunch of years ago.
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Really not a lot of need for a multi-weight oil in a boat. That being said (I have ran about everything in mine but) I currently run rotella 15/40 with some zddp additive (stp). I change my oil so much that i feel there is no need to run synthetic.
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Brad penn. 20w50 and 10w 40 mixed 50:50
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Originally Posted by kevinb230
I really like moble1 v-twin 20w50. Available at Walmart
Been using the M1 V-Twin 20/50 for about 10 years, but in 500 to 700 hp engines. Seems like overkill $$ for a stocker. If I had a stock 6.2 I'd likely follow wannabe's suggestion and go with the synthetic Merc 20/40, or equivalent.
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Originally Posted by kevinb230
I really like moble1 v-twin 20w50. Available at Walmart
I have a 2006 360 Mag MPI engine and I run Mobil 1 15W-50 from Walmart About $25.00 for a 5 qt jug
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