mercruiser 260 oil

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mh11

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Hello there, 1978 galaxie 22xl with merc 260.

Chevy crate motor with 100 hrs on it.

Going to do my first oil change on this boat. I am not sure what oil the previous owner had in it, but I bought Mobil 1 synthetic OW-30 oil. Says exceeds 5W-30 and 10W 30.

Which filter should I buy?

Is this oil ok to run? I know oil threads get all crazy on here, I just want to know if this oil is ok.

Thanks for you help!
 
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mh11

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Re: mercruiser 260 oil

Ok, so Mobil 1 OW-30 is going to be ok then? Just want to make sure before I put it in, and head to the lake.

What is the best oil filter to use?

Thanks
 
Rocky_Road

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Re: mercruiser 260 oil

mh11 said:
Ok, so Mobil 1 OW-30 is going to be ok then? Just want to make sure before I put it in, and head to the lake.

What is the best oil filter to use?

Thanks
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You couldn't have posted this...and have visited the thread that Don pointed you to!

For the sake of your engine, look at the Mercury chart in that post.

Wix makes a very good filter for your engine...NAPA sells them!
 
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Re: mercruiser 260 oil

Even with all the craziness in oil threads here, you'll probably have a hard time finding someone to tell you to use 0W-30. WAY too light an oil for the load on a boat motor. Do like Rocky says, look at the chart in the thread Don referenced!!!!
 
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