bravo 2 lubricant

hudman

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Replacing engine this weekend, pulling outdrive, what is the BEST gear lube for lower unit, bravo 2 97 model? ive read on this site about synthetic lubes, what is the best ... thanks
 

rodbolt

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Re: bravo 2 lubricant

best would be the mercury high performance gear lube and clean the oil resevoir yearly.
 

Bondo

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Re: bravo 2 lubricant

I run Mobil 1 in both the Drive, 75W-90 + the motor, 15W-50.....<br /><br />BEST is a Word, I Won't use in an Oil Thread...................................................................................... :D
 

Don S

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Re: bravo 2 lubricant

Hey Bondo, ever run that in a Bravo?? Thought you only ran Alpha's?<br /><br />Hudman, the Merc Hi-Performance is synthetic, but there are additives that allow it to mix with water incase water gets in your drive. That way you don't have sections of bearings and gears sitting in pure water as the oil and water seperate.
 

Bondo

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Re: bravo 2 lubricant

You're Right Don,..... I'm running an Alpha now,+ do occasionally slap on a Mod.1 if there's a Problem with an Alpha.......<br /><br />My Buds who run Bravos run Either the Colored Merc Synoil.....OR,.... Mobil 1......<br /><br />I had a water intrusion issue a couple of years ago,+ was So Impressed by the ability of the Mobil 1 to absorb the water,.... <br />I have No Qualms about running it........<br /><br />It'll turn Milky,.. But the Lubricity is Still there........And,.. Has you say about the Merc. oil,.... <br />It takes nearly Forever to seperate........<br />Just like the Colored Merc. Hi-Performance Synthetic,........<br />The ONLY Differences I see is the Color of the Oil,....... Mobil 1 is a natural looking pale yellow/brown,.......<br />And, of course,... The Merc. oils,+ Most Other Marine Oils are Dyed......
 

LubeDude

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Re: bravo 2 lubricant

Originally posted by Bondo:<br /> I run Mobil 1 in both the Drive, 75W-90 + the motor, 15W-50.....<br /><br />
:p :p Bondo, you rebel you!!! :p
 
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