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    what oil in pro xs

    owners manual says premium plus dealer says opti-dfi what gives,also what water temp would be safe for break in,water around here is 41.

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    Re: what oil in pro xs (jkrude)

    Correct Mercury change from the premium plus to DFI but can be used in a pinch !

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    Re: what oil in pro xs (jkrude)

    <table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by jkrude &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">owners manual says premium plus dealer says opti-dfi what gives,also what water temp would be safe for break in,water around here is 41.</td></tr></table>
    Use DFI.As for water temp that is fine just make sure the engine temp is up before taking off. Idle for about 5 mins to reach 120 degrees.

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    Re: what oil in pro xs (jkrude)

    Dealer is right Opti-DFI.

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    Re: what oil in pro xs (jkrude)

    Your dealer is CORRECT- see the following post:

    http://www.bbcboards.net/zerothread?id=591083


    Although it would be PREFERABLE to run in 60+ degree water temps... proper break-in can be accomplished at cooler water temps.

    HIGHLY recommend you have a Smartcraft Instrument... set to read engine temp.

    See your owner's manual (Break-In Instructions).... or the following post:

    http://www.bbcboards.net/zerothread?id=494837




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    Re: what oil in pro xs (jkrude)

    thanks for the answers first mercury I've owned always had rudes and johnsons.