Nissan oil filter, can I use one from a Merc?

[Marion Moore]

I went to get an oil filter for my new 30 HP 4 stroke Nissan outboad and they didn't have one but my outboad dealer sold me one for a Merc. It is slightly shorter but it was the same diameter and screwed right on. Is this ok? I know a lot of mfg's have parts that cross over and I guess this is one? Is there a FRAM that will work for $3 vs. $10 for the Merc filter or are the threads different?<br /><br />Changing the oil was not messy. Not a drop got on the outside of the lower unit. A little dripped inside the cowling. The lower unit was another story. I hate replacing the gear oil!

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Nissan oil filter, can I use one from a Merc?

There should be a crossover list in your owners manual

 

[Marion Moore]

Re: Nissan oil filter, can I use one from a Merc?

I don't remember seeing one but I'll look again. Thanks.

 

[bbutturff]

Re: Nissan oil filter, can I use one from a Merc?

Nissan says their 4-stroke oil filter part number 3R007-6150M crosses over to the following:<br /><br />AC PF1237<br />FRAM PH6607<br />LEE LF2876HP<br />MAZDA B6Y1-14-302<br />MOTORCRAFT FL816<br />PUROLATOR L14622<br />SUBARU 15208-KA-010<br />WIX 51365<br /><br />I have been using the FRAM filter on my Nissan 18 4-stroke for two years with no problems.<br /><br />Bruce

 

[Marion Moore]

Re: Nissan oil filter, can I use one from a Merc?

Thanks Bruce, great info.