Mercury – Quicksilver Water-Separating Fuel Filter | Replacement Element | 802893Q01

Overview

Keep your engine running clean and powerful with the Mercury Marine 802893Q01 Quicksilver Water-Separating Fuel Filter. This replacement filter is built to trap water, dirt, and debris before they can reach your fuel system, preventing corrosion and performance loss. Designed for Mercury and Mariner outboards and MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard engines, it’s made to OEM specs for dependable filtration and long life. Each filter includes a replacement element and rubber gaskets, making it an easy, drop-in fix for your existing setup.

Key Features

• Purpose: Removes water and debris from fuel before it reaches the engine.
• Filtration: 25-micron element traps harmful contaminants for clean fuel flow.
• Construction: Made from polyester, cellulose, and glass fiber with a phenolic binder and silicone coating.
• Performance: Prevents corrosion, injector damage, and power loss caused by fuel contamination.
• Ease of Use: Includes replacement filter and rubber gaskets for simple installation.

Engine & Boat Compatibility

• Mercury and Mariner outboards (40–45HP Jet and 55–60HP 3-cylinder models)
• All MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard engines, except:
• 1992 MerCruiser 4.3L Gen II (with inline fuel filter)
• 1.6L Vazer
• 3.0L MPI engines

Performance & Real-World Benefits

The 802893Q01 fuel filter is a crucial line of defense against water intrusion and debris in your fuel. It captures fine particles that can clog injectors or cause poor combustion, keeping your fuel system clean and efficient. The 25-micron filter media provides the right balance between flow and filtration, ensuring your engine gets clean fuel without restriction.

Replacing your fuel filter regularly is one of the simplest and most effective ways to extend your engine’s life and maintain strong, reliable performance.

Why Choose Mercury OEM

The Quicksilver 802893Q01 is a genuine Mercury Marine replacement filter, designed to meet the exact flow and filtration specs your engine needs. Off-brand filters may fit, but often use lower-quality materials that break down faster or restrict fuel flow.

Mercury OEM filters are tested under real marine conditions for water separation, pressure, and durability — ensuring your engine always gets clean, dry fuel. It’s the same filter trusted by Mercury technicians around the world.

FAQ

Q1: What engines is this filter made for?
It fits 40–45HP Jet and 55–60HP 3-cylinder Mercury outboards, plus all MerCruiser sterndrives and inboards, except for 1992 4.3L Gen II, 1.6L Vazer, and 3.0L MPI engines.

Q2: What does the filter remove?
It captures water, rust, and debris before they can enter your fuel system.

Q3: How fine is the filtration?
It’s a 25-micron filter, perfect for balancing flow and protection.

Q4: What’s included in the box?
A replacement filter element and rubber gaskets for easy installation.

Q5: Why OEM over aftermarket?
Because Mercury’s OEM filters are built for proper fit, consistent flow, and maximum fuel protection — tested for real-world performance.