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04-10-2015 | 11:22 AM

Taube

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496ho oil

Debating between mobile 1 15/40, amsoil 10/30, merc 25/40 semi synthetic. . 496ho approx 400hrs currently on regular merc 25/40.. any advice or testimonials?

04-10-2015 | 12:05 PM

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I have yet to change my oil since buying our boat, but from what I've read here the VR1 is used quite a bit and that's what I think I will be going with.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/f...o-you-run.html

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04-10-2015 | 12:45 PM

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Who makes the vr1?

04-10-2015 | 12:58 PM

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Answered my own ?

04-10-2015 | 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Taube

Answered my own ?

yes, I think you did: "496ho approx 400hrs currently on regular merc 25/40".

Thats what I have used and plan to continue with, good old Merc OEM oil.....