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05-12-2005, 09:09 AM

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what oil should i use my boat has a merc. 500hp carb with b&m super charger live in michigan water is usually cool

05-12-2005, 10:09 AM

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15w50 or 20w50 synthetic should be a good choice

05-12-2005, 11:39 AM

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Re: what oil

I've been using 20w50 with good results. I was told that this is too heavy of an oil and I should be using a straight 40w. I switched and immediatly ran in viscosity break down.

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