Boat Care Tips
One of the most important aspects of boat care is proper lubrication. With proper care and the right mix of products you can extend the life of your engine and prevent expensive repairs, and best of all, you can do most of this maintenance yourself. Now, before we give you some helpful hints, we want to dispose of some myths about oil and engine manufacturers.
First, you will not void your warranty by using oil other than the engine manufacturer brand. As a matter of fact, Sierra offers the most extensive warranty in the marine business. No engine manufacturer backs their oil and lubricants with a longer or more extensive warranty. If your engine is damaged because of the quality of a Sierra lubricant we will pay for parts and labor to repair, plus we pay for incidental expenses like haul-out and towing. Sierra offers the best warranty in the marine business, hands down!
Second, Sierra offers the widest variety of oils on the market to match your engine’s needs. 4-stroke, 2-stroke, gear lubes and engine greases. Sierra has the right lubricant for the job. Our oils are blended to the same high standards as the OEM oils and meet the same FC-W and TC-W3 certification standards. Sierra offers specific oils for your brand of engine, not a “one oil fits all” like some companies.
Sierra Product We Have In Stock
25W-40 Oil Quarts (4 cycle)
25W-40 (4 cycle) oil has been formulated to provide excellent lubrication and corrosion protection. Stern drive and inboard engines operate under high load and running stresses. This product is developed for the marine environment and will out perform standard 4-cycle automotive engine oils. Sierra’s 25W-40 oil offers excellent detergency, anti-oxidants, antiwear, and corrosion protection.
The benefits to your engine are reduced wear to the internal components, protection of internal parts from corrosion, cleaner pistons, and prevention of ring sticking. Excellent low temperature operating properties. Meets or exceeds quality performance API SJ, CF-4, CH-4. Recommended for use in Mercruiser, OMC and Volvo Penta. Guaranteed and backed by our famous Sierra comprehensive warranty. (Will not void your engine manufacturer’s warranty
Sae 30 Full Synthetic Quarts
A special blend of synthetic base oil and a balanced additive system that exceeds the FC-W requirements for marine engine oil.
• Recommended for gasoline and diesel inboard and sterndrive engines.
• Superior engine protection during startups, operation and storage.
• Reduces friction and wear for extended engine life.
• Longer lubrication effectiveness than mineral oils.
• Reduces oil consumption and improves fuel economy.
• This oil meets “API SL/CF diesel specifications”.
TCW-3 2-Cycle Oil
Pints, And Gallons
Sierra TC-W3 is a high performance lubricant that has been manufactured and designed to meet and exceed all (Domestic & Import) engine manufacturers warranties. Exceeds JASO, ISO, API and NMMA, for advanced generation 2 cycle lubricants.
• Ideal for oil injection systems or pre-mix applications.
• Optimum burnability for smokeless combustion. Runs cleaner, burns cleaner.
• Significantly reduced aquatic toxicity to fish compared to other outboard oils on the market today.
• Maximum lubrication and detergency allows engine to run smoother and more efficiently.
• Reduces ring sticking, deposit formation and exhaust port blockage. Less friction allowing for easier starting.
• Formulated to improve performance and extend engine life by reducing wear on critical engine components.
• Ideal for today’s high horsepower outboards that demand maximum performance.
• Excellent performance with lower quality fuels.
• Exceeds the industry standards established in 1997.
• Graduated bottle and mixing ratio chart simplify pre-mixing.
• Formulated for all PWC (Personal Water Craft), power equipment, and marine applications where TC-W3 is required.
• Guaranteed and backed by our famous Sierra comprehensive warranty. (Will not void your engine manufacturer’s warranty).
• When looking for the best. . . look no further than Sierra “Blue” Premium TC-W3!
Lower Unit Gear Lube Quarts
Synthetic blended marine formulation reduces operating friction for increased performance and protection of gears, bearings and other gear case components.
• Recommended for use in high performance and high load operating conditions in both outboard and I/O lower units.
• Sierra Hi-Performance gear lube has been designed to surpass the performance of the O.E. Hi-Performance gear lubricants . . . for > the finest product available demand Sierra Hi-Performance gear lube.
• Replaces: Mercury (Quicksilver) Hi-Performance Blend OMC (System Matched) Ultra-HPF Blend Yamaha (Yamalube) LUB-GEARL-11-00
Wheel Bearing Grease 15oz Tube
• Specifically formulated for marine applications.
• Premium lithium formulation for optimum corrosion protection in freshwater and saltwater applications.
• Ideal for marine trailer wheel bearing, universal joints, and outdrive pivot joints.
Fuel Line Assemblies & Primer Bulbs
Primer Bulbs & Fuel Line Assemblies
In 2011, the EPA required all primer bulbs and primer bulb assemblies to utilize low permeation components to reduce pollution causing hydrocarbon permeation through the hose and/or primer bulb by as much as 85%.
In response, Sierra introduced a new EPA approved primer bulb that exceeded the mandated permeation rate while maintaining Sierra’s traditional look, feel, and operational characteristics. Manufactured from a unique FKM material, Sierra’s primer bulb meets both EPA and CARB standards while providing outstanding warm/cold weather flexibility.
The Silverado 4000 is a rubber fuel line with fabric reinforcement that features a PVDF layer to prevent permeation. Designed to meet all EPA/CARB requirements and compatible with all blends of ethanol reformulated fuel, the Silverado 4000 is extremely flexible and kink resistant in all weather conditions.
Filtration
Whether it’s for a runabout, bass boat, or center console fishing boat, Sierra is dedicated to producing the best performing, most reliable filters in the world.
Oil Filters
Since 1948 Sierra has been a pioneer in the field of oil filtration. We are committed to providing your boat with the very best in engine protection with premium, application-specific oil filters. Our dedication is backed by substantial, ongoing research in filtration media, filter design and manufacturing processes. As a result, Sierra oil filter designs represent the very best of what we have learned after decades of research and development. No matter what type of boat you drive – Sierra has you covered.
Oil Filters Overview
• Specifically designed to match the OEM filter
• Anti-drain back valves help prevent dry-starts.
• Epoxy coated steel canister prevents corrosion and allows for easy installation and removal.
• Designed for the marine environment
• Meets or exceeds OEM filtration requirements.
• Backed by Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty.
• We pay parts, labor and incidentals (see warranty for specifics and limitations)
• Wide selection of filters for inboards, diesel and outboard engines.
