Outdrive Oil?
10-22-2002, 07:25 AM
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I use the Merc Hipo stuff but alot of people like Royal Purple.....
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10-22-2002, 10:46 AM
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I just posted about this a couple days ago. I didn't have much response. I'm thinking of trying the Royal Purple or the Amsoil Series 2000 or even the Mobil One stuff. I looked at the specs and couldn't really determine a winner based on test results. It looks as if the Royal Purple and Amsoil are the best based on their testing with Mobil One close behind.
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10-30-2002, 08:41 PM
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Torco synthetic is too "thin" for TRS use Mercury Hi-Perf gearoil. Tired of seeing spalled propshafts? these units just weren't designed for that stuff. It's a whole new ball game with drysumps though (pressure lubed). Avoid ultra thin oils in bath/splash units. Is it really worth it for a couple miles per hour? Yes Virginia, Mercury wants the drives to last also. (sorry couldn't help myself)
10-31-2002, 01:26 PM
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Been using the Amsoil for years with no problems; first their marine gear oil, then the 2000 series as soon as it came out. Everyone has a favroite but I firmly believe that you will probably be OK with any GOOD SYNTHETIC. Syntheticsl certainly do run cooler and that translates to less wear and stress. --- Jer
10-31-2002, 02:46 PM
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I ran RedLine shock porrf heavy in my TRS drives on the Scarab. Before i switched to that i ran the Merc stuff and always had those "peach fuzz" shavings on the magnet. After switching to RedLine i had very little of the shavings and the oil seemed to stay cleaner alot longer! Also didnt have that used gear oil smell to it. 
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