{"product_id":"mercury-filter-kit-fuel-8m0166540","title":"Mercury – Water Separating Fuel Filter Kit | Mercury Racing 450R\/500R \u0026 V12 Outboards | Complete OEM Fuel Protection System | 8M0166540","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury – Water Separating Fuel Filter Kit | Mercury Racing 450R\/500R \u0026amp; V12 Outboards | Complete OEM Fuel Protection System | 8M0166540\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhen you’re running the kind of horsepower that Mercury Racing engines deliver, clean fuel isn’t optional — it’s essential. These engines breathe hard, respond instantly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e rely on flawless fuel delivery to stay sharp. And when you’re pushing offshore or running a long stretch at speed, you want the confidence that your powerplant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis protected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e from water, debris \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e everything else that sneaks into today’s fuel supply. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury Marine part number 8M0166540\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Water Separating Fuel Filter Kit gives you that peace of mind. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt’s a system built for high-performance outboards, designed to keep your engine running \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esmooth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003estrong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esteady\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e no matter what the day brings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eComplete fuel filtration and water-separation system for high-horsepower outboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIncludes fuel filter, filter base, fittings, plug, water-in-fuel sensor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e extension harness\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDesigned to remove moisture and contaminants that reduce horsepower and cause engine wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMeets U.S. Coast Guard and ABYC H-24 fuel system standards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eConforms to CFR 183.90 or ISO 10088 fire safety test requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBuilt to Mercury OEM specifications for maximum protection and reliability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFits Mercury Racing 4.6L V8 450R (serial 1E083006–1E099720)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFits Mercury Racing 4.6L V8 500Rhp (serial 1E099432 and up)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFits Mercury V12 500–600hp Verado and SeaPro outboards (serial 3B0600047 and up)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIdeal for offshore center consoles, performance boats, heavy commercial rigs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e long-range recreational vessels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHigh-performance outboards demand perfect fuel delivery — even a small amount of water can \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esteal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e power, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ecreate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e hesitation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e trigger sensor faults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e This filter kit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to catch moisture before it ever reaches the engine, separating and storing it so you don’t feel a single hiccup at the helm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eYou’ll notice the difference \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e the water. Throttle response feels \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003etight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e and immediate. Idle stays \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esteady\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, even after a rough inlet run. And when you push the boat to its stride, you get all the horsepower your engine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis built\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to deliver — not the diminished output that contaminated fuel can cause.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe integrated water-in-fuel sensor adds another layer of reassurance. Instead of guessing, you get a clear alert the moment water levels become a concern. For offshore boaters, that little bit of forewarning can make all the difference between getting home comfortably and dealing with a preventable breakdown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eInstallation is straightforward, thanks to the included filter base, fittings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e extension harness. Everything \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to fit neatly and securely, giving you a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eclean, confident\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e installation that holds up under vibration, saltwater exposure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e long-term use. Once in place, routine filter changes are quick and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esimple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, keeping \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eupkeep minimal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e while protecting some of the most advanced outboards Mercury has ever built.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhen you’re running engines like the 450R, 500R \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e the V12 Verado, you don’t compromise. Aftermarket filters might look similar, but they rarely meet the same fire standards, flow requirements \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e sensor compatibility Mercury demands. An OEM fuel filter ensures proper fit, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ecorrect water-separation performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e long-term reliability — the kind that protects not just your engine, but your entire day on the water. If a fellow boater asked what to trust on a high-horsepower setup, the answer would be simple: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ego OEM or don’t go at all\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ1: Which engines does the 8M0166540 filter kit fit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Mercury Racing 450R, 500Rhp \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Mercury V12 Verado\/SeaPro outboards within the listed serial ranges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ2: What makes this OEM kit better than aftermarket versions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e It meets Coast Guard and ABYC standards, integrates with Mercury sensors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e provides superior contaminant removal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ3: How do I confirm this is the correct kit for my engine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Match your outboard’s serial number to the ranges listed above or consult your Mercury service manual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ4: Is this filter suitable for both freshwater and saltwater boating?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Absolutely — it’s built for harsh offshore conditions and extreme environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ5: Is installation straightforward?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Yes. 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