{"product_id":"merc-1363","title":"Mercury OptiMax DFI Synthetic Blend 2-Stroke Oil 10L 8M0230196","description":"\u003cp\u003eMercury 8M0230196 is a genuine OEM \u003cstrong\u003eOptimax \/ DFI synthetic-blend 2-cycle engine oil\u003c\/strong\u003e package for direct fuel injected 2-stroke outboards. Current Mercury safety documentation lists \u003cstrong\u003e8M0230196\u003c\/strong\u003e under the Mercury Optimax Outboards Synthetic Blend oil family, and current dealer listings identify this exact SKU as the \u003cstrong\u003e10L\u003c\/strong\u003e package size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury OEM part number \u003cstrong\u003e8M0230196\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent dealer listings identify this exact SKU as \u003cstrong\u003eMercury Optimax DFI synthetic 2-stroke oil – 10L\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury’s current DFI oil product information describes this lubricant as a \u003cstrong\u003esynthetic blend\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003edirect fuel injection (DFI) 2-cycle engines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps provide \u003cstrong\u003ewear and corrosion protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ereduced carbon deposits\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eimproved lubricity\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ereduced smoke\u003c\/strong\u003e in DFI 2-stroke applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strongest supportable fitment for 8M0230196 is \u003cstrong\u003eMercury OptiMax and other direct fuel injected (DFI) 2-stroke outboards\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mercury’s current DFI oil guidance recommends this oil type for \u003cstrong\u003eMercury OptiMax 2-stroke outboards and other DFI 2-cycle engines\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the current dealer listing for this exact SKU describes it the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch this product by \u003cstrong\u003eengine oil specification and engine family\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than by serial number alone. The key check is whether the engine is a \u003cstrong\u003eMercury \/ Mariner direct fuel injected 2-stroke outboard\u003c\/strong\u003e that calls for \u003cstrong\u003eOptimax \/ DFI oil\u003c\/strong\u003e, because this is a lubricant application decision rather than a hardware fitment part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace or refill with this oil as part of normal oil-tank replenishment for compatible DFI 2-stroke outboards. In practical service terms, this oil is used when the engine’s oil reservoir needs topping up or refilling with the correct DFI-grade lubricant to maintain proper protection and performance. That guidance follows Mercury’s description of this oil as the correct lubricant for OptiMax and DFI engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 8M0230196 only in compatible \u003cstrong\u003eDFI 2-stroke outboard oiling systems\u003c\/strong\u003e. Current dealer guidance for this exact SKU also notes that it is intended for direct-injection 2-stroke engines and \u003cstrong\u003enot for mixing with gasoline\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate\/Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent SDS and cross-reference sources associate this oil family with related Mercury numbers including \u003cstrong\u003e8M0229798, 8M0229800, 8M0229796, and 8M0230194\u003c\/strong\u003e. Current dealer and retail sources also tie the same DFI oil formula to \u003cstrong\u003e858037K01 \/ 92-858037K01\u003c\/strong\u003e one-gallon packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith oil listings like this, the most important check is the \u003cstrong\u003eengine oil type and package size\u003c\/strong\u003e, not just the words in the product name. For 8M0230196, current sources consistently line up around \u003cstrong\u003eMercury Optimax \/ DFI synthetic-blend 2-stroke oil in a 10L package\u003c\/strong\u003e, so confirming the engine’s DFI oil requirement first is the best way to avoid ordering the wrong lubricant format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships same or next day for fast Canada wide shipping. ⚓\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563926126628,"sku":"8M0230196","price":198.93,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/858038KC12SOpti10L_721eec80-ea6d-44ac-bc1a-7ad20ded295c.webp?v=1776823572","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-1363","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}