Do I need Evinrude lower unit lube/oil for the lower unit?

[tcbass]

I want to change my 2014 Evinrude Etec 115 horse's lower unit oil this weekend. I used to own a 2000 Mercury 150 horse and I used the Mercury brand Quicksilver lower unit oil which I still have a bunch of.


Can I use the Quicksilver lower unit oil in the Evinrude or should I use only Evinrude brand lower unit oil?

[Crappiebasser]

The Quicksilver will do fine. I have used it for years with no issue.

[rboat]

Use the quicksilver. That is what I use in my evinrude. I use it because it is easier to find and works good.

[iabass8]

HPF pro is the best stuff and what you should be using in your lower unit of your Etec.

[RHuff]

I use Pennzoil Marine Lower Unit Lube 80W-90. Used it since I got my boat works great. I also use Pennzoil 2-Stroke Oil in my Mercury 2-Stroke 50HP and it runs great. 

[Way2slow]

If you don't have the Evinrude lube in it, hope it don't fail while the warranty is still good.  You might end up eating the repair bill.  Each manufacture has specific additives they want to be run in their gear cases.

[tander]

17 hours ago, Way2slow said:

If you don't have the Evinrude lube in it, hope it don't fail while the warranty is still good.  You might end up eating the repair bill.  Each manufacture has specific additives they want to be run in their gear cases.

I would use the Evinrude oil. No use in taking a chance if you have lower unit trouble. Sell the Mercury lube to some of your fishing buddies.

[crypt]

On ‎11‎/‎6‎/‎2017 at 4:31 PM, Way2slow said:

If you don't have the Evinrude lube in it, hope it don't fail while the warranty is still good.  You might end up eating the repair bill.  Each manufacture has specific additives they want to be run in their gear cases.

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