{"product_id":"mercury-mercruiser-quicksilver-flushing-attachment-mercury-mariner-20-hp-higher-outboards-9-9-15-hp-four-stroke-bigfoot-outboards-2005-newer-8-9-9-15-hp-four-stroke-outboards-mercruiser-sterndrives-44357q2","title":"Mercury – Quicksilver Through Gear Case Flushing Kit | Maintenance Accessory | Rubber, Stainless \u0026amp; Plastic | 44357Q2","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"122\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"120\"\u003eMercury – Quicksilver Through Gear Case Flushing Kit | Maintenance Accessory | Rubber, Stainless \u0026amp; Plastic | 44357Q2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"127\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eSalt, silt, and debris can take a toll on your cooling system, but regular flushing keeps everything clean and running cool. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eMercury Marine 44357Q2 Quicksilver Through Gear Case Flushing Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e makes that easy. Designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eMercury and Mariner outboards (20HP and up)\u003c\/strong\u003e and most \u003cstrong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eMerCruiser sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e, this semi-universal kit connects directly to a standard garden hose for quick freshwater flushing. Built from durable \u003cstrong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"620\"\u003erubber, stainless steel, and plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e, it resists corrosion and lasts for years of service — a simple, effective way to protect your engine from corrosion and marine buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"764\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"803\"\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flushes salt, sand, and invasive species from cooling passages through the gearcase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made with \u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"970\"\u003emarine-grade rubber, stainless steel, and plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e for strength and corrosion resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eintegrated garden hose coupler\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick, secure attachment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps prevent internal corrosion and overheating caused by salt and debris buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eEase of Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Installs in seconds — simply connect, flush, and disconnect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eMercury and Mariner outboards\u003c\/strong\u003e 20HP and above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003e2005 and newer Mercury FourStroke 8–15HP outboards\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eBigFoot 9.9–15HP\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eAll MerCruiser sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e, except \u003cstrong data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eBravo One Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eBlackHawk\u003c\/strong\u003e models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e2000 and newer V6 outboards and Bravo drives\u003c\/strong\u003e with dual water pickups, use with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003eDual Flush Seal Kit 881150Q1\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003eSuitable for both \u003cstrong data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003efreshwater and saltwater boats\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Real-World Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003e44357Q2 flushing kit\u003c\/strong\u003e makes maintenance quick and painless. After a day on the water, simply connect your garden hose, flush the system, and you’re done. The freshwater flow clears out salt, sediment, and plant matter that can build up in your engine’s cooling system — the same things that cause corrosion, poor cooling, or clogging over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003eIt’s also a must-have for boats used in brackish or saltwater, helping extend engine life and prevent overheating. 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