Wrong oil?

[MikeKz]

So I purchased Mercury EFI oil thru amazon. Had my oldest fill oil reservoir just now, he comments Merc changed colors. I go downstairs and find Merc DFI oil written on 2.5 gal jug. This is for my 2003 Merc 3L EFI.

Am I screwed? Can an EFI burn DFI oil?

[Oneida Ranger Z520c]

I don't think your screwed, I would just pump it all out and refill your oil reservoir .

[gehol]

Merc DFI oil is not TWC3 compliant. Not intended to be mixed with gasoline.
Sorry I meant TCW3. Thanks for the catch.

[fishnfireman]

Merc DFI oil is not TWC3 compliant. Not intended to be mixed with gasoline.

What about TCW3 oil ?...………

[gehol]

I am dyslexic, LOL. Thanks for the catch.

[06 SB]

If you have not run the motor yet, then it is an easy fix. Drain the bilge tank and add Premium Plus.

[MikeKz]

Thanks all. ^^^ No I haven't run it yet. True I could drain, makes things simple, but I have 5 gallons and if usable without worry, I will use it...if not, will drain.

[Savage]

You can NOT use DFI oil in a EFI motor...…..Drain the tank and scrap the oil.

[SilverFox579]

If you use normally use Mercury or Quicksilver Premium Plus you could capture everything you drain and sell/give to a buddy with an Optimax.

[gehol]

Thanks all. ^^^ No I haven't run it yet. True I could drain, makes things simple, but I have 5 gallons and if usable without worry, I will use it...if not, will drain.

See post #3. You should not use it.

[fishnfireman]

I am dyslexic, LOL. Thanks for the catch.

I resemble that remark..

[EuropeanAM]

Don't use. As suggested, dump contents of remote tank, hand it off to someone with an Optimax.

Don't use DFI oil in your EFI. Lubrication is excellent, but there is a potential for the DFI oil to separate from the fuel (in the fuel system). Not worth the risk.

Once you refill the remote tank with Premium Plus, follow this:

Bleeding air from the Engine Mounted Oil Tank

[MikeKz]

Perfect, thank you.