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Old 09-06-2004 | 08:47 AM
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What kind of fluid does Merc. use in a TRS drive?
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Old 09-06-2004 | 10:07 AM
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Mercury Marine says: Quicksilver Super-Duty Lower Unit Lubricant.
3 Qts, +-.
Others here may recommend other products.
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Mercury Marine says: Quicksilver Super-Duty Lower Unit Lubricant.
3 Qts, +-.
Others here may recommend other products.
Is it 90 weight gear oil?
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Can't answer that as Merc doesn't specify. But they do state specifically: "DO NOT use regular automotive grease (gear oil?) as damage to bearings and gears may result."
I believe there may be some water absorbing properties involved with marine L.U. lubes vs. automotive hypoid gear lubes.
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