Marine Lubrication
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Just checked with my local Auto Zone, and it is indeed $7.99 a quart. Off to buy 20 of 'em (2 boats, 3 engines worth). Wife will surely say something like, "You spent $160 on motor oil?????"
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She looked at me and replied - and how much did you spend on those engines, and your complaining about spending a few bucks more on good lubricant? Touche - she was absolutely right.
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We al hear an unusual situation from time to time.
I was at a marina last week and a boat was repo'd.
The drives were being serviced by a "hack mechanic" who was putting in 99 cent 30wt oil.
Poor basta*rd that buys that boat..
I was at a marina last week and a boat was repo'd.
The drives were being serviced by a "hack mechanic" who was putting in 99 cent 30wt oil.
Poor basta*rd that buys that boat..
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hey hydrocruiser, what do you think of red line's LIGHTWEIGHT SHOCKPROOF GEAR OIL. should we stay with the tried and proven 75W90/75W140 weights. i am starting to read more that with synthetic's you can safely run lighter weights, even motor oils. keep up the good work.
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hey hydrocruiser, what do you think of red line's LIGHTWEIGHT SHOCKPROOF GEAR OIL. should we stay with the tried and proven 75W90/75W140 weights. i am starting to read more that with synthetic's you can safely run lighter weights, even motor oils. keep up the good work.
We have not found the perfect drive lube yet. It seems Mercury HP (Green Death) is pretty good.
Mobil-1 75W-90 seems to work well too.
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Is the Amsoil 75w/90 ok to run in the Bravo drive? I have heard both pros and cons. What is the down side? I have several bottles left, but willing to switch to Royal Purple, Mercury, or Mobil if you think it is better. Thanks.
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Is the Amsoil 75w/90 ok to run in the Bravo drive?
I've been a religious user of Redline's products for my race cars. The Shockproof Heavy is so thick it doesn't pour out of a bottle; it glops. I think barring any disclosed negatives, the Lightweight Shockproof is probably a very good application; plus it's green But, since there's no price advantage vs. Merc's HP and the Merc HP is readily available, I'll probably just use that when I do my Bravo lube.
I WILL use Redline's Power Steering fluid when I service that system also.