SAE 40, or 20w-40 motor oil...Hard to find

[ChazzL]

1982 Mercruiser 470 engine. My manual says use "SAE 40" oil, a straight-weight since I'm in a warm climate (over 50F temp. SW Fla). Also says optional 20w40 or 20w50 is possible but not preferable (Aslo hard to find). Strraight SAE 40 is not turning out to be very common, even at stores like West Marine. Any thoughts on best place to find it? Or does it really not matter much and I should just go with 25w-40 which is east to find.

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: SAE 40, or 20w-40 motor oil...Hard to find

Howdy,

Here's what Mercury indicates to do.

http://www.mercurymarine.com/servic...ntenance/faqs/mercruiser/?category=fuel#MCOil

Regards,


Rick

 

[sasto]

Re: SAE 40, or 20w-40 motor oil...Hard to find

Worst....I mean West Marine will order it for you. I use it all the time in a diesel and gas engines. I also sometimes buy from NAPA. My local stores always carry it.

Good Luck!

 

[TilliamWe]

Re: SAE 40, or 20w-40 motor oil...Hard to find

Pennzoil SAE40 was always in stock at my local Autozone.

 

[ChazzL]

Re: SAE 40, or 20w-40 motor oil...Hard to find

Thanks guys. I'll try those suggestions.

 

[a1nowell]

Re: SAE 40, or 20w-40 motor oil...Hard to find

My nearby WalMart stocks Castroil 20wx50w.

 

[veritas honus]

Re: SAE 40, or 20w-40 motor oil...Hard to find

I buy Castrol GTX SAE 40 from Auto Zone. They only have it in 1qt containers. I buy it by the case when Castrol's on sale.

 

[kilowatts]

Re: SAE 40, or 20w-40 motor oil...Hard to find

Hi Guys:

I check on my local Wal-Mart all the time and they usually have it for about $11 a litre.

kilowatts

 

[Don S]

Re: SAE 40, or 20w-40 motor oil...Hard to find

Where to find it is totally up to you to find.
Doesn't matter if my auto parts stores, or walmart or anything else has it or not. If your's doesn't
you may have to ASK, it may not be out in plain sight.

 

[ChazzL]

Re: SAE 40, or 20w-40 motor oil...Hard to find

Auto Zone did the trick.