{"product_id":"mercury-high-performance-gear-lube-oil-sae90-quart-92-8m0222063","title":"Mercury High Performance Gear Lube Oil SAE90 - Quart - 92-8M0222063","description":"\u003cp\u003eMercury High Performance Gear Lube is an exclusive formulation engineered to provide maximum protection and extended gear life in extreme conditions including high speed and high horsepower applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat this is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e OEM \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSAE 90 High Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gear lube for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-speed \/ high-hp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gearcases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere it’s used:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Most \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMercury, Mariner, Force outboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejet pumps\/Sport Jet 75+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMerCruiser sterndrives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eService cadence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Change \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eannually or ~100 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (≈ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in saltwater), and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebefore storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll also need:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGear lube pump\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (fits drain port) + \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 new drain screw gaskets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this formula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExtreme-load protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – engineered for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh torque \/ high RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gearsets.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShear-stable film\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – maintains viscosity under heat to protect gears \u0026amp; bearings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater intrusion defense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – helps guard against corrosion if trace moisture enters the case.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOEM-tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – blended to Mercury tolerances for seal compatibility and anti-foaming.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways check your owner’s manual or schematics for capacity. As a rule of thumb, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmaller outboards often use under a quart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid-size outboards and sterndrives often need ~1 quart or a bit more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. When in doubt, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebuy two\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—an opened spare is handy for mid-season top-offs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean change checklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWarm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the gearcase briefly.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRemove \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elower drain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e screw, then \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eupper vent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e screw; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrain fully\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePump new lube \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom the lower port\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e until it flows from the upper vent.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInstall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enew gaskets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reinstall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eupper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, then \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e screws; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewipe \u0026amp; check\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Tip: milky lube = water; investigate seals before running again.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mercury High Performance Gear Lube is intended for use in all Mercury, Mariner, and Force Outboard lower units, jet pumps, Sport Jets 75HP and above, and all Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercury recommends changing your gear lube at least once per year prior to storage), after every 100 hours of operation under normal use, or after 50 hours of operation in a saltwater environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this safe for Command Thrust (CT) gearcases?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes – this High Performance SAE 90 is designed for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarger-prop, high-load gearcases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e like CT when specified by Mercury.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix with other marine gear lubes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For best results, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eavoid mixing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. If you’re switching brands or formulas, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efully drain and refill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual vs. hour-based changes – what’s more important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Do \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhichever comes first\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Also change \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebefore winter storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e even if hours are low.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need new seals every change?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot full seals, but replace the two drain screw gaskets each service to ensure a proper seal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49651496911139,"sku":"92-8M0222063","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/nobrand-img_7323.jpg?v=1698786199","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-ca\/products\/mercury-high-performance-gear-lube-oil-sae90-quart-92-8m0222063","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}