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Old 07-06-2006 | 07:21 AM
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I prefer to use the merc 25-40
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Old 07-06-2006 | 07:39 AM
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I use mobile one 15-50 in my 525efi.
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Old 07-06-2006 | 08:20 AM
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FYI this is an excert from a web site some good info here

http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html



Marine Oils.
I sometimes get asked "why are marine engine oils so expensive and why can't I just use regular motor oil in my marine engine instead?". Well, the National Marine Manufacturers Association Oil Certification Committee (click here for more info) introduced a four-stroke engine oil test and standard called the 4T certification. This specification is meant to assist boaters and manufacturers in identifying four-stroke cycle engine oils that have been specially formulated to withstand the rigors of marine engine operation. The certification was prompted by the growing influence of four-stroke engines in the marine market and their unique lubrication demands. So the simple answer is that regular road-based engine oil products don't contain rust inhibitors and won't pass the 4T certification. Lakes, waterways and the sea is a lot more aggressive an environment for an engine to operate around than on land.
Note : the NMMA have long had a similar specification for 2-stroke oils destined for marine use, called the TC-W3® certification.
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