{"product_id":"merc-773","title":"Quicksilver Performance DFI 2-Stroke Synthetic Blend Oil 4L 8M0230195","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuicksilver Performance DFI 2-Stroke Synthetic Blend Oil — 4L — 8M0230195\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8M0230195  |  Quicksilver Catalog: 92-8M0230195\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuicksilver \/ Mercury Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Product Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerformance DFI Synthetic Blend 2-Stroke Marine Engine Oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect Fuel Injection (DFI) Engine Lubrication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 L \/ approx. 1.06 US gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynthetic blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury \u0026amp; Mariner OptiMax \/ DFI 2-stroke outboards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupersedes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e858037QC1 \/ 92-858037QC1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGTIN \/ UPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e678633208270\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuicksilver formulated 8M0230195 specifically for direct fuel injection (DFI) 2-stroke engines operating at higher temperatures and reduced oiling rates. Always confirm the correct oil specification in your engine owner’s manual before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury OptiMax 2-stroke outboards (all horsepower ratings using DFI oil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMariner OptiMax 2-stroke outboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury \/ Mariner direct fuel injected (DFI) 2-cycle outboards where DFI oil is specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGasoline direct-injection marine engines where the owner’s manual calls for an equivalent DFI lubricant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot for use in:\u003c\/strong\u003e engines specifying conventional TC-W3 oil (Premium or Premium Plus), 4-stroke crankcase oil, gear lubricant, or any other lubricant category. Not intended for manual gasoline premix use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuicksilver vs. Mercury DFI Oil — What’s the Difference?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Quicksilver and Mercury branded DFI oils use the same underlying formulation — the difference is branding only. 858037QC1 was the previous Quicksilver-branded 4L reference; 8M0230195 is its direct replacement. The related Mercury-branded equivalent is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131424649252\"\u003eMercury OptiMax DFI Synthetic Blend 2-Stroke Oil 4L — 8M0230194\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuperseded \/ Cross-Reference Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following numbers are related or earlier Quicksilver \/ Mercury DFI oil references. Always verify container size when cross-referencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8M0230195 (primary — Quicksilver 4L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e92-8M0230195 (Quicksilver catalog format)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e858037QC1 \/ 92-858037QC1 (superseded Quicksilver 4L reference — replaced by 8M0230195)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e858037KC1 \/ 92-858037KC1 (related Mercury-branded reference)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e857489A01 \/ 92-857489A01 (earlier DFI oil reference)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8M0061418\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8M0229796\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8M0229798\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8M0229799\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8M0230194 (current Mercury-branded 4L equivalent — same formulation, different brand label)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Use This Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine refilling of the OptiMax or DFI engine oil reservoir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScheduled 2-stroke lubrication service on a compatible engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplenishment after oil-system maintenance or component replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny time the engine’s oil reservoir requires top-up between service intervals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the engine specifies OptiMax \/ DFI oil before filling — do not substitute TC-W3 oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd directly to the engine-mounted or remote oil reservoir as designed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the reservoir cap and fill area clean to prevent contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not mix with incompatible lubricant types in the reservoir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow Mercury procedures for oil-system priming or bleeding after maintenance or when the system has been emptied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use as a gasoline premix oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Package Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131424649252\"\u003eMercury OptiMax DFI Synthetic Blend 2-Stroke Oil 4L — 8M0230194\u003c\/a\u003e (Mercury-branded equivalent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11120080912420\"\u003eQuicksilver DFI 2-Stroke Marine Engine Oil, 208L Drum – 8M0229803\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131438411812\"\u003eMercury High Performance 2-Stroke Oil 8M0078011\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131424616484\"\u003eMercury Premium Plus TC-W3 2-Stroke Oil 1 Litre 858026KC1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131424583716\"\u003eMercury Premium TC-W3 2-Stroke Oil 1 Litre 858021KC1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Quicksilver-branded version of Mercury’s DFI oil — same formulation, different label. If you’ve been ordering 858037QC1, this is the direct replacement. The 4L bottle is the right size for most OptiMax owners servicing their own oil reservoir, with enough left over for top-ups. The most important thing to confirm before ordering is that your engine actually calls for DFI oil — if the reservoir cap or owner’s manual says “OptiMax Oil” or “DFI Oil,” this is your product. Using standard TC-W3 oil in a DFI system is one of the more common mistakes we see: it meets the TC-W3 standard, but it isn’t engineered for the higher heat and lower oiling rates inside a direct-injection engine, which can lead to deposit buildup and accelerated wear over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563885592612,"sku":"858037QC1","price":89.73,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/f6b7b213-7e85-4f74-8d64-c12757a420b2.png?v=1789425582","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-773","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}