Gm Mercuriser 4.3 oil

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I am posting for a friend.

He about [censored] when he went to the dealer for oil. I think it specs 20w 40w. Is there any alternative to the super secret Mercruiser oil? Thanks.
 
Sierra makes a 25w40 oil specifically for m ercruisers. You can get it in semi-synthetic or dino. I buy mine from Wholesale Marine off the internet. It is about half the price of Merc brand. I think the products are exactly alike. They also have a High Performance gear lube for Mercruisers.
 
The best oil will be any HDEO oil ,for example 15w-40 Chevron Delo 400 or Shell Rotella or Mobil Delvac 1300. That is the oil that those in the know use.
 
I've had several 4.3 GM/Mercruisers, and all got Rotella 15W-40 HDEO. Couple of friends have the same motor & use Rotella as well. Good stuff.
 
I have done plenty of research on this. It is how i found bitog. The current Mercruiser syn 20w40 is made for boats with catalytic converters. It is light on additives to protect the cats. I would not recommend it on your application. If you are inclined to use Merc, use their 25w40 blend. I think there are better choices for you though. Any really stout hdeo would work well, straight 40 or 30 if you like, or a 15w40. Delo seems to have the best add pack if you look at voa's. I looked at brad Penn racing 15w40 syn blend. It has the most Z and P, and the highest hths by far, but is hard to get. I can buy it at the refinery directly for a really low price.
I purchased delo 15w40 last night online from AA for $9 gallon, so I will likely use that for the mid season change, but I think my first choice would be the brad Penn, price being equal.

BTW, I have a 29 footer with a 350 Mag Merc.
Good luck
 
I think most HDEOs would be fine in any application that called for 20W-40 or 25W-40 as these oils are difficult to shear during any reasonable drain interval. And if the concern is fuel dilution, that larger cold-start number isn’t going to help you.
If your application is really tough on oil, I’d go with this Schaeffer synthetic blend in 15W-40:

http://www.schaefferoil.com/supreme_7000.html

http://www.schaefferoil.com/datapdf/700.pdf

Last I checked, it was a true 25% PAO blend … with the soluble moly add-pack that Schaeffer pioneered.

In addition to the rep on this site, Schaeffer now has an on-line store so ordering is easier than ever (although ordering in bulk from a dealer is usually the best way.

Want to go cheaper? I'd go with Chevron Delo 15W-40 or Pennzoil Long Life 15W-40.
 
I used the Amsoil 10w-40 Marine oil for the last couple years in our 5.7L Mercruiser. It's a little more expensive, but I keep it in there for two seasons. About $45 dollars for 5 quarts to my doorstep (not including the filter). I do change the filter and top off each season. We do alot of water sports, and the engine has always ran smooth. Used Royal Purple 15w-40 before that and liked it also.
 
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