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Old 20 June 2006, 21:49   #1
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optimax gear oil

Does anyone , or has anyone ever used fully synthethic ep 90 in the lower unit of 225 optimax
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Old 20 June 2006, 22:14   #2
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oh my god no, would suggest you use the quicksilver gearoil as is a marine environment oil and i beleive the oils are usually a bit friendlier if spilt but not sure

ep 90 stinks wheras the quicksilver does not really smell
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Old 22 June 2006, 22:24   #3
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No No I didnt mean spilling gear oil, I meant has anyone used fully syntethic as opposed to Quicksilver branded oil
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Old 23 June 2006, 11:51   #4
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yes, but for that i would use merc hipo gearoil.
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You should use the Quicksilver High Performance gear oil on the that engine.
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