Fluid recommdations for 6.2 MPIs in N. California
01-18-2007, 03:00 PM
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Fluid recommdations for 6.2 MPIs in N. California
Hello all,
Last fall I purchased a 2003 292 w/ dual 6.2s, 140 hours on the meters then, about 170 when I put her in the warehouse 6 weeks ago.
Since we have short winters here, I'm getting ready to pull the boat out of storage and do a pre-spring change of all fluids, filters, etc. I run fairly hard, and am wondering if anyone here has recommendations beyond those in the owners manual for service intervals as well as weights & brands of engine oil, drive oil, and hydr. steering fluid.
The biggest questions I have are do I really have to buy the Mercury engine oil, and why do they specifically recommend NOT using synthetics? My last boat was a Volvo 280 HP 5.7 injected and seemed to run fine on synthetic, but I'm wary of hurting my pride & joy Formula.
Any other service tips to extend parts life\reliability are also welcome. Thanks.
Last fall I purchased a 2003 292 w/ dual 6.2s, 140 hours on the meters then, about 170 when I put her in the warehouse 6 weeks ago.
Since we have short winters here, I'm getting ready to pull the boat out of storage and do a pre-spring change of all fluids, filters, etc. I run fairly hard, and am wondering if anyone here has recommendations beyond those in the owners manual for service intervals as well as weights & brands of engine oil, drive oil, and hydr. steering fluid.
The biggest questions I have are do I really have to buy the Mercury engine oil, and why do they specifically recommend NOT using synthetics? My last boat was a Volvo 280 HP 5.7 injected and seemed to run fine on synthetic, but I'm wary of hurting my pride & joy Formula.
Any other service tips to extend parts life\reliability are also welcome. Thanks.
Last edited by rhsj2006; 01-20-2007 at 03:02 AM.
