Mercury – Quicksilver 20 Micron Oil Filter | Oil Filtration Series | Metal Canister | 8M0154779

Overview

There’s a familiar sense of trust that settles in when your engine fires up clean and steady, especially after a long week waiting to get back on the water. That confidence doesn’t come from luck—it comes from small, dependable parts doing their job without fanfare. The Quicksilver 8M0154779 Oil Filter is one of those parts. It protects your engine quietly, mile after mile, whether you’re idling out at sunrise or cruising home with the last light fading behind you. Relying on this Mercury Marine part feels like having a seasoned mechanic built right into your outboard.

Key Features

• Twenty micron filtration for capturing fine, harmful contaminants
• Durable metal canister built for long, harsh marine environments
• Smooth-contact gasket for a tight and secure seal
• Maintains clean oil flow to support consistent engine performance
• Includes replacement element and O-ring gasket
• Replaces Honda 15400-P0H-305, 15400-P0H-305PE, 15400-PLM-A01PE, 15400-ZJ1-004, 15410-ZJ4-999AH; Sierra 18-7909

Engine & Boat Compatibility

• Designed for select Honda outboards from the late 1990s onward
• Suitable for engines from 75 horsepower up to 250 horsepower
• Ideal for center consoles, pontoons, aluminum fishing boats, runabouts, and light commercial vessels
• Compatible with both inshore and offshore boating styles

Performance & Practical Benefits

Once installed, this filter helps your engine run with that smooth, confident heartbeat every boater wants. The twenty micron filter media grabs the fine particles that slip past lesser filters, keeping the oil cleaner and extending engine life. That cleaner flow shows up in the little things — steadier revs as you come off plane, a healthier-sounding idle, and smoother throttle transitions when the water gets choppy.

Installation is straightforward. You twist the old filter loose, oil the new gasket, and thread this one on until you feel the seal tighten with a secure bite. The metal canister holds firm through vibration, heat swings, and the pounding of long days on the water. Once it’s in place, you don’t think about it again — and that’s exactly how a good filter should feel.

For boaters who put real hours on their engines or run in tough environments, this filter helps prevent internal wear and keeps the engine’s oil system functioning the way Honda designed it to. It’s a simple step that pays off every season.

Why Buy OEM

When it comes to filtration, fitment and reliability matter more than anything. A genuine Mercury Marine part is engineered to meet exact flow requirements and pressure tolerances, and that’s something aftermarket filters rarely match. You’ll find plenty that “fit,” but very few that offer the same long-term protection.

With OEM, you get consistency, durability, and a filter that performs correctly from the moment it’s installed. It’s a smarter investment — fewer surprises, fewer maintenance headaches, and better life out of your engine. If you were giving advice to a friend at the dock, you’d tell them the same thing: don’t cut corners on parts that protect your engine.

FAQ

Q1: Which engines does the 8M0154779 Oil Filter fit?

It’s designed for select Honda outboards from 75 horsepower up to 250 horsepower. Matching your current part number is an easy way to confirm.

Q2: What makes this better than aftermarket filters?

It uses stronger materials, tighter filtration, and flow characteristics built specifically for marine use.

Q3: How do I know if this is the right replacement for my boat?

Check your engine manual or compare your existing filter number to the listed cross-references.

Q4: Is it suitable for both freshwater and saltwater?

Absolutely. It’s built for tough conditions in either environment.

Q5: Is installation simple for most owners?

Yes. Most boaters can replace this filter quickly with basic hand tools.