Gear lube choices

frayed knot

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I have an Alpha 1 gen 1 outdrive. Is there any reason I HAVE to use the quicksilver gear oil? If not, what recommendations do you have as far as which to get?
 

yamamarinetech40

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Re: Gear lube choices

You don't have to use the quicksilver, just use any good gear oil....but my favorite is the merc stuff...
 

Bondo

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Re: Gear lube choices

Mine is full of Mobil 1, 75W-90...........
 

frayed knot

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Re: Gear lube choices

Mobil 1 is cheaper than the Merc stuff, at least if I get it from West Marine. They have Pennzoil marine gear lube too at almost $10 a quart. I think Advance auto has it for a little more than $3 a quart. Crazy.
 
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