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thirdchildhood 04-28-2022 09:27 AM

Simple Gear Lube Question (I promise)
 
Are these two products the same?
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...14f16144f0.png
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...8bfab71851.png

Ryan00TJ 04-28-2022 09:48 AM

Yup same stuff. They have changed the labeling. Good stuff. Been using it the past few years. Much better than the ole merc green stuff.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...eff1a7d517.jpg

thirdchildhood 04-28-2022 09:54 AM


Originally Posted by Ryan00TJ (Post 4830325)
Yup same stuff. They have changed the labeling. Good stuff. Been using it the past few years. Much better than the ole merc green stuff.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...eff1a7d517.jpg

Yes it is better. I found the quicksilver version on Amazon for $22/qt or $70/gallon. My question has been answered so please no recommendations of other oils! Thanks. I just ordered a gallon and no shipping charge with Amazon Prime.

Wally 04-28-2022 11:37 AM


Originally Posted by thirdchildhood (Post 4830326)
My question has been answered so please no recommendations of other oils! Thanks.

But wait! the unobtainium ive been using is hands down the best there is! ;) just having some fun :D

SB 04-28-2022 11:44 AM


Originally Posted by thirdchildhood (Post 4830326)
Yes it is better. I found the quicksilver version on Amazon for $22/qt or $70/gallon. My question has been answered so please no recommendations of other oils! Thanks. I just ordered a gallon and no shipping charge with Amazon Prime.

Yup. Nice to be able to get in 1 gal jugs.
$71.05 presently at amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Quicksilver-85W-90-Extreme-Performance-Gear/dp/B097FSY2ZG

Below is screenshot



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Smitty275 04-28-2022 09:57 PM

Check out Walmart for the Quicksilver bottle in quart bottles. Usually between 10 and 12 bucks. Less that 50 a gallon. They usually have both, the one for outboards and the one for sterndrives.

thirdchildhood 04-29-2022 10:33 AM


Originally Posted by Smitty275 (Post 4830406)
Check out Walmart for the Quicksilver bottle in quart bottles. Usually between 10 and 12 bucks. Less that 50 a gallon. They usually have both, the one for outboards and the one for sterndrives.

Do they have the 85w-90? I haven't seen it there. Just the old green stuff. It's just now showing up on Amazon.

bajaman 04-29-2022 10:43 AM


Originally Posted by thirdchildhood (Post 4830475)
Do they have the 85w-90? I haven't seen it there. Just the old green stuff. It's just now showing up on Amazon.

Yep, Wally World has the good stuff. I just bought some as a matter of fact.

Cap'm Kurt 06-27-2022 01:28 AM

Another option is a typical GL5 rated oil like Lucas Marine Gear Oil which I use now. See attachment. Much cheaper, especially in a 5 gal pail, about $7.5 qt. Used to use Bel Ray brand before for years with no issues but I believe they stopped selling it. I've also used Bravo Shop gear oil with no apparent advantages and no temperature reduction. Think I'll keep using the stuff that has given me zero issues for couple decades for a third the price. If i thought i needed it, or it would benefit, cost would not even be an issue. Dont need the full synthetics unless your in such an extremely cold climate. Good luck.


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