Since I purchased my new toy, I figured it was a good thing to stay with OEM parts for general maintenance. I don't even mind paying extra, because, hey OEM is the best, right?
I was surprised to find, after I cut open my $12 Merc oil filter, that it's one of the cheapest I have seen. I haven't checked the specs for filtering media but just eyeballing, it looks cheap cheap all round. Not sure who makes Merc filters and I suppose it's "good enough" if it's OEM.
But I can buy a better filter for half the cost at an automotive store. I use Wix in all my road vehicles.
Is there a problem using a non-Merc filter.?
Does the boat motor need something special?
I was surprised to find, after I cut open my $12 Merc oil filter, that it's one of the cheapest I have seen. I haven't checked the specs for filtering media but just eyeballing, it looks cheap cheap all round. Not sure who makes Merc filters and I suppose it's "good enough" if it's OEM.
But I can buy a better filter for half the cost at an automotive store. I use Wix in all my road vehicles.
Is there a problem using a non-Merc filter.?
Does the boat motor need something special?