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Old 05-20-2009 | 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by HotPursuit
Guess what Merc runs in there #6 drysumps??? Torco Manual Transmission Fluid 20WT!!! Thats right 30 yrs running 100+ mph has taught me nothing.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmaZgwauhiM
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If Mercury is aware of the performance of the Torco oil, which they obviously are, then why isn't that particular oil recommended for the Bravo?

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Old 05-20-2009 | 07:18 AM
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Because it's not made for longevity, like the Hi Performance green oil is. It should be changed every 50-60 hours.
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Old 05-20-2009 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by minxguy
If Mercury is aware of the performance of the Torco oil, which they obviously are, then why isn't that particular oil recommended for the Bravo?

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Your bravo is not drysumped.. I have only run Speed Master drives,Im thinking you could if you ran the correct weight..I still perfer amsoil but Randy with Marine Drives does all my work and believes in torco after many hard hrs at high rpm&HP levels on a large hull.. The inspection of bearings and gears tell the story about how your oil holds up!! Plus drysumps run a oil filter which removes dirt and metals..

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Old 05-20-2009 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by HotPursuit
Your bravo is not drysumped.. I have only run Speed Master drives,Im thinking you could if you ran the correct weight..I still perfer amsoil but Randy with Marine Drives does all my work and believes in torco after many hard hrs at high rpm&HP levels on a large hull.. The inspection of bearings and gears tell the story about how your oil holds up!!
So ,,,do u run TORCO in the SSM's ???

Could i run it in my #4 ????
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Old 05-20-2009 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by CB-BLR
AMSOIL Extreme gear.

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(more than that so far in this thread)

I believe Imco and Teague both ship with Amsoil.


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Old 05-20-2009 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by daredevil
So ,,,do u run TORCO in the SSM's ???

Could i run it in my #4 ????
Yes in the #6s and no in your #4s. You need 80-95 weight in your wet sump #4s and would run amsoil.. If you drysumped your #4s you then could run 20wt torco..
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Old 05-21-2009 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by John the Drive Man
Never seen so many gear oil technicians.


While I was studying gynecology at MSU, the lubricity of Group I oils was found to be better and more refined of all Iso-DeWaxing process's. But also Group I had a better penetration rating with no wax and tar contents.While in school I received a certified lubricity License.Which required another 4 years of school.But I finally received all my Specifications and certifications certificates.With all that education I started my own business Personal Adult Lubricants Inc.Also known on the web as PAL's.I have processed my own blends,its a lite weight oil still has a rating of 137.09% on the Iso scale.It has the lowest certification of .012% in the friction test.It is the lowest friction oil out there.

We don't like being called technicians,we have a much higher education in BS.

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Old 05-22-2009 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by RunninHotRacing158
ROYAL PURPLE BIG DADDY

We refill all the Bravos with Royal Purple max gear 75-140 good luck
I am switching to Royal Purple Why not 75-90?

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Old 05-23-2009 | 12:24 AM
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How's Redline Heavy Shock Proof Oil 75W-250?
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Old 05-29-2009 | 09:04 PM
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I found it interesting that Konrad gives two different drive oil change intervals for thier drives - reg gear oil = every 200 hours, and if using royal purple, every 400 hours!!!!! Hmmmmm.........
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