OMC Hi-Vis gear lube

[YeahBuoy]

Hello all
I'm going to be changing my outdrive oil on my 1989 omc cobra 2.3L
The manual calls for OMC hi vis oil but of course this is no longer manufactured. What can I use as a best substitute? Synthetic 75w90?
Just a bit about me: I am a complete first timer and would immensely appreciate the help

Thanks everyone!

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

Re: OMC Hi-Vis gear lube

It is still made. They changed the name from Hi-Vis to Premium Blend.
75W90 fine. You can use any marine gear lube in that approximate viscosity, synthetic or conventional.

As a first timer, you want to heed some threads at iboats discussing filling method to burp air out. Many newbies have destroyed their Cobra upper gears by improper filling.

Good start here (fill procedure at bottom of post):
http://forums.iboats.com/mercruiser-i-o-inboard-engines-outdrives/omc-information-334348.html

 

[YeahBuoy]

Re: OMC Hi-Vis gear lube

It is still made. They changed the name from Hi-Vis to Premium Blend.
75W90 fine. You can use any marine gear lube in that approximate viscosity, synthetic or conventional.

As a first timer, you want to heed some threads at iboats discussing filling method to burp air out. Many newbies have destroyed their Cobra upper gears by improper filling.

Good start here (fill procedure at bottom of post):
http://forums.iboats.com/mercruiser-i-o-inboard-engines-outdrives/omc-information-334348.html

Who makes the premium blend stuff/ where can I find some?

And yes I've read that post and it seems super simple. Am I missing something? I mean what else is there to it/to know?

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

Re: OMC Hi-Vis gear lube

any Evinrude dealer has Premium Blend oil.

 

[MRS]

Re: OMC Hi-Vis gear lube

Quick Silver High performance gear lube (yellow label) sae 90. You can get it at wally world cheaper than most places. If the same as mine should take 64 ounces and make sure to fill from center hole on outdrive.
Mine 86 cobra 4.3..

 

[Lou C]

Re: OMC Hi-Vis gear lube

I've used the Merc High Performance gear lube for years and it's easy to find and works fine in the Cobra.

 

[YeahBuoy]

Re: OMC Hi-Vis gear lube

Ok I just got back from the marine store. I bought 2 quarts of mercury high performance gear lube sae 90. (92-858064K01)

Thoughts?

 

[MRS]

Re: OMC Hi-Vis gear lube

That will do it good stuff all I have used in mine and no troubles. Plus can get just about any place. yellow label on it?

 

[YeahBuoy]

Re: OMC Hi-Vis gear lube

It's this one, got it for 10 bucks a quart tho
Mercury Marine High Performance Gear Lube 32 Fl Oz SAE 90 92-858064k01:Amazon:Sports & Outdoors

 

[bruceb58]

Re: OMC Hi-Vis gear lube

I would want to have a little bit more that 2 qts. I believe the drive capacity is 64 oz and some will leak out while you are filing it and closing the fill screw. You need a bit more to top it off.

 

[YeahBuoy]

Re: OMC Hi-Vis gear lube

Is this stuff good too? Quicksilver High Performance Gear Lube, Quart: Automotive : Walmart.com

turns out i have 4 quarts of this in my garage

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: OMC Hi-Vis gear lube

That works too!

 

[MRS]

Re: OMC Hi-Vis gear lube

That is what I use the one you found in your garage. Used it for years with no troubles.

 

[Lou C]

Re: OMC Hi-Vis gear lube

Quicksilver is the aftermarket branch of Mercruiser so the gear oils are the same. Both bluish green.
But, do not mix the cheaper premium gear lube with the more expensive high performance gear lube.

 

[NikkiD]

Re: OMC Hi-Vis gear lube

any Evinrude dealer has Premium Blend oil.

Will this work? I’m super new at boat engines.

 

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