Hi! I picked up a great condition 96 Sea Ray 175 last summer with a Mercruiser 3.0 Alpha in it for $5500. The owner had changed the oil before I got it so I did not bother with it last summer. So I want to get it changed before I take it out this year and I have absolutely no idea what filter and oil to get. There is a mercury filter on there, but none of the local marine stores carry it.
At the same time, I am sure there is a Fram filter sitting on the shelves at Wal-mart that would work just fine. I just can't find a cross reference anywhere. Also, what kind of oil should I run. I am sure there is a special marine oil that the claim if anyone knows an SAE equivalent (10w30 or 25w50 maybe?), that would sure make life easier.
Also, if anyone has recommendations for what other yearly maintenance items I might look into servicing I would appreciate it. Thanks for any help you can offer.
At the same time, I am sure there is a Fram filter sitting on the shelves at Wal-mart that would work just fine. I just can't find a cross reference anywhere. Also, what kind of oil should I run. I am sure there is a special marine oil that the claim if anyone knows an SAE equivalent (10w30 or 25w50 maybe?), that would sure make life easier.
Also, if anyone has recommendations for what other yearly maintenance items I might look into servicing I would appreciate it. Thanks for any help you can offer.