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Quicksilver DFI oil gelling? #15350776 03/09/25 05:10 PM
Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,820 L Lone_Wolf OP Extreme Angler
OP Lone_Wolf Extreme Angler L Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,820	Anyone else seeing this, saw this over on the Canadians forum, seems to be a widespread issue. I've got a tank full of this overpriced shiat and now its got me worried, thinking about making the switch to premium plus.

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Re: Quicksilver DFI oil gelling? [Re: Lone_Wolf] #15350825 03/09/25 06:07 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 17,682 Boerne G grout-scout TFF Guru
grout-scout TFF Guru G Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 17,682 Boerne	Several threads there about this happening. Don Weed at first denied it and then guys kept posting on it. If it happens to you, they say to contact Mercury with the batch/sku number. It’s pathetic that a person has to pay close to $60 bucks per gallon and deal with that.

Re: Quicksilver DFI oil gelling? [Re: grout-scout] #15350835 03/09/25 06:30 PM
Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 14,628 San Angelo tmd11111 TFF Guru
tmd11111 TFF Guru Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 14,628 San Angelo	Originally Posted by grout-scout Several threads there about this happening. Don Weed at first denied it and then guys kept posting on it. If it happens to you, they say to contact Mercury with the batch/sku number. It’s pathetic that a person has to pay close to $60 bucks per gallon and deal with that. Don Weed is wrapped a little too tight. If anything ain’t by the book then you’re wrong. His head about exploded when someone posted about a new company doing tunes on Merc 4 strokes.

Re: Quicksilver DFI oil gelling? [Re: Lone_Wolf] #15350845 03/09/25 06:44 PM
Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 2,017 Pearland, TX D dk2429 Extreme Angler
dk2429 Extreme Angler D Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 2,017 Pearland, TX	I’ve heard of it but haven’t had that issue yet. I just poured another gallon in my tank so knock on wood it’ll be alright. Probably wouldn’t hurt for me to check the screen though. Do you have to reprime the system or anything after pulling that screen out? Majek 22 Extreme/225 Optimax Pro XS hauled by a 2500HD Duramax

Re: Quicksilver DFI oil gelling? [Re: tmd11111] #15350951 03/09/25 09:45 PM
Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,820 L Lone_Wolf OP Extreme Angler
OP Lone_Wolf Extreme Angler L Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,820	Originally Posted by tmd11111 Originally Posted by grout-scout Several threads there about this happening. Don Weed at first denied it and then guys kept posting on it. If it happens to you, they say to contact Mercury with the batch/sku number. It’s pathetic that a person has to pay close to $60 bucks per gallon and deal with that. Don Weed is wrapped a little too tight. If anything ain’t by the book then you’re wrong. His head about exploded when someone posted about a new company doing tunes on Merc 4 strokes. Don Weed is the poster child for Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Re: Quicksilver DFI oil gelling? [Re: tmd11111] #15350958 03/09/25 09:57 PM
Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 15,755 G grandbassslayer TFF Guru
grandbassslayer TFF Guru G Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 15,755	Originally Posted by tmd11111 Originally Posted by grout-scout Several threads there about this happening. Don Weed at first denied it and then guys kept posting on it. If it happens to you, they say to contact Mercury with the batch/sku number. It’s pathetic that a person has to pay close to $60 bucks per gallon and deal with that. Don Weed is wrapped a little too tight. If anything ain’t by the book then you’re wrong. His head about exploded when someone posted about a new company doing tunes on Merc 4 strokes. Sir I’m gonna need you to post your serial number or I’ll delete your thread…😆 when he did that I wanted to tell him to pound sand but I was already on the bad list…😆

Re: Quicksilver DFI oil gelling? [Re: Lone_Wolf] #15350962 03/09/25 10:00 PM
Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 14,628 San Angelo tmd11111 TFF Guru
tmd11111 TFF Guru Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 14,628 San Angelo	Originally Posted by Lone_Wolf Originally Posted by tmd11111 Originally Posted by grout-scout Several threads there about this happening. Don Weed at first denied it and then guys kept posting on it. If it happens to you, they say to contact Mercury with the batch/sku number. It’s pathetic that a person has to pay close to $60 bucks per gallon and deal with that. Don Weed is wrapped a little too tight. If anything ain’t by the book then you’re wrong. His head about exploded when someone posted about a new company doing tunes on Merc 4 strokes. Don Weed is the poster child for Obsessive-compulsive disorder And don’t dare post a question without including your serial number

Re: Quicksilver DFI oil gelling? [Re: Lone_Wolf] #15351061 03/10/25 12:54 AM
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,208 Mineola, TX B Bryanmc57 Extreme Angler
Bryanmc57 Extreme Angler B Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,208 Mineola, TX	The gelling thing is strange. Last summer the oil line from the remote to the reserve rotted out and I had to replace it. While I had the remote out I pulled the cap and examined the inside of the tank. There was a little (1/16th - 1/8th inch) dfi oil colored slime on the bottom of the tank that I cleaned out with a paper towel. Nothing like what you guys are talking about and I've run nothing but mercury DFI oil in it for 19 years.... Honora Primum Vel Nullum Omnin Honorem

Re: Quicksilver DFI oil gelling? [Re: Lone_Wolf] #15351080 03/10/25 01:24 AM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 14,744 Norris Lake/ Cincinnati D DanXB-21 TFF Guru
DanXB-21 TFF Guru D Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 14,744 Norris Lake/ Cincinnati	I've used DFI oil on my last 3 Mercs, 2008, 2013 and 2018 and never had a problem... I've bought it in bulk and by the case... Dan "The problem with having a sense of humor is often that people you use it on aren't in a very good mood"... Lou Holtz

Re: Quicksilver DFI oil gelling? [Re: Lone_Wolf] #15351142 03/10/25 03:18 AM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,313 Shreveport, La M mudd TFF Team Angler
mudd TFF Team Angler M Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,313 Shreveport, La	Remember last year when Yamaha 2 stroke oil wasn’t available? That was also gelling. I haven’t seen either brand come thru the shop with issues so far though 93 Ranger 482vs 95 Bullet 20cc

Re: Quicksilver DFI oil gelling? [Re: Lone_Wolf] #15351149 03/10/25 03:41 AM
Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,820 L Lone_Wolf OP Extreme Angler
OP Lone_Wolf Extreme Angler L Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,820	Anyone know why Pennzoil XLF is cheaper than Pennzoil premium plus? XLF has the more expensive additive package according blackstone oil analysis. Last edited by Lone_Wolf; 03/10/25 03:41 AM.

Re: Quicksilver DFI oil gelling? [Re: Lone_Wolf] #15352351 03/11/25 06:27 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,501 S SC-001 TFF Celebrity
SC-001 TFF Celebrity S Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,501	Sounds like a regional problem with something changed in one of the oil batches, not heard of this happening to anyone in TX yet.

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