What gear oil for my outdrive so many options!!!

[Newbie@boats]

So I wanted to change my outdrive oil this weekend since it is the last step to my boat pre season tune up and I found about 5 different options for the oil, I obviously want to use the right oil and use merc oil or quicksilver or whatever is recommended for this outdrive alpha 1 gen 2 can any one point me in the right direction or does anyone have the part # for the oil I should be looking for? Thanks!

 

[alldodge]

Just use the Merc brand and don't worry about it. You could also use Mobil 1, Amsoil or other synthetic, but so long as it's changed your good.

 

[Newbie@boats]

Is there a certain weight or viscosity I should be using?

 

[alldodge]

Merc says 90W, syns are 75W90

The high performance offshore folks like the amsoil extreme gear lube, not the marine grade

 

[wrench 3]

The merc gear lub is a semi synthetic such as the Sierra 18-9650-2. http://www.iboats.com/Hi-Performanc...2378310--session_id.778629282--view_id.987236

 

[thumpar]

I have always used Merc high performance but you can use the premium in an Alpha. There are some places I will skimp but not stuff like that.

 

[NHGuy]

How much lube fits in gen II with a remote reservoir?

 

[Bt Doctur]

Quart and 1/2 or there abouts

 

[Newbie@boats]

I got the fluid I needed so I will change that Saturday and hopefully spend some time on the water Sunday going to be in the 70s