{"product_id":"mercury-wa-fuel-water-sep-filt-hi-cap-8m0154758","title":"Mercury – Water Separating Fuel Filter | Quicksilver Series | Steel Construction | 8M0154758","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury – Water Separating Fuel Filter | Quicksilver Series | Steel Construction | 8M0154758\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThere’s a certain comfort that comes from knowing the fuel moving through your engine is as clean as it should be. When you’re pushing offshore at sunrise or easing back toward the dock with tired arms and a cooler full of fish, you want every part on board pulling its weight. This Mercury Marine part gives you that quiet confidence—the kind you only appreciate once you’ve spent enough time on the water to know how quickly fuel contamination can ruin a day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Water Separating Fuel Filter 8M0154758 keeps your engine protected, steady, and breathing clean fuel, no matter what \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e conditions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ethrow at\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDesigned to separate water from fuel and capture harmful debris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSteel construction for long-term durability in marine environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEngineered 10-micron filtration delivering over 90 percent efficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDirect replacement for Volvo 3847644 and Sierra 18-8149\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSimple spin-on installation for quick seasonal servicing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBuilt to support a wide range of Volvo-Penta sterndrive and inboard engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eVolvo-Penta 4.3GL-J\/JF, 4.3GXi-J\/JF, 4.3OSi-J\/JF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eVolvo-Penta 5.0GL-J\/JF, 5.0GXi-J\/JF, 5.0OSi-J\/JF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eVolvo-Penta V6 200\/240\/280, V6 200\/225 (Gen 1 and newer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eVolvo-Penta V8 300\/350 (Gen 5), V8 380\/430 (6.2L Gen 5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eVolvo-Penta V8 350\/380\/430 (6.0L)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eVolvo-Penta V8 225\/270\/300\/320 (Gen 1 and newer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eVolvo-Penta 5.7Gi300-J\/JF, 5.7GXi-J\/JF, 5.7OSi-J\/JF, 5.7OSXi-J\/JF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSuitable for cruisers, sport boats, deck boats, runabouts, and many multipurpose family boats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eYou can always tell when a fuel filter is doing its job. The engine holds its idle without wandering, acceleration feels clean, and there’s a steady confidence in the way the boat responds. This filter brings that kind of dependability. With \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003etight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e 10-micron separation, it blocks the debris and moisture that often sneak into marina fuel or settle in the tank between trips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eInstallation is straightforward: remove the old filter, thread on the new one, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eyou’re set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e. No wrestling, no guessing. Once installed, it keeps the fuel system balanced and consistent, helping prevent hesitation, poor starting, and performance drops that can creep up after long periods of use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIts corrosion-resistant steel body \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003estands up to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e the harsh \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003edampness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e of marine storage, making seasonal maintenance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esimple and predictable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIf you’ve been boating long enough, you learn there’s a difference between parts that fit and parts that truly work the way the engine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ewas designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to run. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis genuine Mercury Marine part \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis built\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e and tested to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003emeet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e exact specifications, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003egiving you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e reliability that aftermarket filters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ejust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e can’t match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e It lasts longer, seals properly, and maintains the filtration levels your engine depends on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eChoosing OEM saves money in the long run because you’re protecting the engine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003einstead of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e rolling the dice on cheaper filters that let contaminants slip through.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e is one of those small choices that pays for itself every season—cleaner fuel, smoother running, less downtime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ1: Which Mercury engines or systems does the Water Separating Fuel Filter fit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e It’s designed for a wide range of Volvo-Penta sterndrive and inboard setups listed above, all supported by Mercury Marine’s Quicksilver line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ2: What makes this part different from aftermarket alternatives?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e You get tighter filtration, better water separation, and a stronger steel housing. It’s engineered specifically for marine use, not repurposed from automotive designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ3: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHow do I know if\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e replacement for my setup?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Check your owner’s manual for the cross-reference numbers Volvo 3847644 or Sierra 18-8149. If your current filter matches those, this part number is the correct fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ4: Can this be used in both saltwater and freshwater?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Absolutely. Its corrosion-resistant build \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis meant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e for long-term exposure to either environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ5: Is installation straightforward for most boat owners?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Yes. 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