Mercury MerCruiser Quicksilver Fuel Filter 8M0157616
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Mercury MerCruiser / Quicksilver Fuel Filter – 8M0157616
Protect your engine from fuel contamination with the genuine Mercury Marine / Quicksilver 8M0157616 Water-Separating Fuel Filter. This OEM replacement filter removes water and debris from gasoline before it reaches the engine’s fuel system, helping maintain reliable performance and protecting sensitive components such as injectors and fuel pumps.
Designed to Mercury Marine’s original equipment specifications, this filter is commonly used in vessel-mounted fuel filter systems on Verado outboards equipped with a Fuel Supply Module (FSM).
Key Features
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Genuine Mercury / Quicksilver OEM water-separating fuel filter
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10-micron filtration removes harmful particles and water
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Helps protect fuel injectors and high-pressure fuel system components
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Includes O-ring for water-in-fuel sensor installation
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Designed for easy replacement during routine engine maintenance
Superseded / Cross Reference
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8M0157616 → superseded from 8M0095659
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Replacement element for filter kits 8M0157707 and 8M0157708
Compatible Mercury Engines
Commonly used on Mercury Verado outboards equipped with a Fuel Supply Module, including:
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200–300 HP L6 Verado (Gen 5)
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350–425 HP 5.7L V10 Verado outboards
Typical applications include engines with serial numbers 2B144123 and newer, depending on the fuel system configuration.
Function
The filter separates water from gasoline while capturing fine particles before fuel enters the engine’s fuel system. Clean fuel improves engine efficiency and helps prevent performance issues such as stalling, poor throttle response, or injector damage.
Service Recommendation
Mercury recommends replacing water-separating fuel filters every 100 operating hours or at least once per boating season to maintain proper fuel system performance.
Important Compatibility Note
Fuel filters vary by engine model, fuel system design, and serial number range. Always verify compatibility using the engine serial number or existing filter part number before ordering to ensure the correct replacement part.
Shipping: Ships same or next day for fast Canada wide shipping.
Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 3–4 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
Returns & warranty
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