Likes Likes:  1
Thanks Thanks:  2
HaHa HaHa:  0
Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: Mercury Optimax

  1. 01-04-2023, 06:48 AM #1
    mperry's Avatar
    mperry
    mperry is offline Crappie Wall Hanger
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    Scottsburg Indiana
    Posts
    462
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Mercury Optimax


    Good morning all. I have a 2006 Mercury optimax 150hp. I’m am wanting to know the best plugs to use for the motor. Is NGK acceptable?
    Mike Perry
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 01-04-2023, 10:04 AM #2
    Prater4586
    Prater4586 is offline Crappie.com 1K Star General
    Join Date
    Nov 2012
    Location
    Alabama
    Posts
    1,702
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Thats what I ran in mine. Seems like they were 15 bucks each 15 years ago. I believe thats what come in the Mercurys anyways. NGK Laser Iridium
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 01-04-2023, 02:58 PM #3
    NCkenner
    NCkenner is offline Crappie.com 1K Star General
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Location
    Tignall, GA
    Posts
    1,422
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Yes, NGK is the way to go. I have a 135 Opti and I thought ours would be the same. Turns out, the 150 Opti is the only one that's different. See the P/N's at this site.
    Mercury - NGK Outboard Motor Spark Plug Guide
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 01-04-2023, 05:40 PM #4
    mperry's Avatar
    mperry
    mperry is offline Crappie Wall Hanger
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    Scottsburg Indiana
    Posts
    462
    Post Thanks / Like
    Thread Starter

    Default

    Thanks all. I’ll check that link out also.
    Mike Perry
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 01-09-2023, 12:12 PM #5
    Bricks
    Bricks is offline Crappie Wall Hanger II
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Wisconsin
    Posts
    937
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Just a note be careful where you buy them believe it or not there are a lot of fake NGK plugs being made. There was a great discusion on BBC about the fakes and some of the issues they can cause. Buy from a reputable source not E-Bay.
    Likes Cray LIKED above post
    Thanks NCkenner thanked you for this post
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 01-24-2023, 02:37 PM #6
    basscat7676
    basscat7676 is offline Slabmaster
    Join Date
    Dec 2022
    Location
    byhalia ms
    Posts
    54
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    ngk in my 200 optimax
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 01-24-2023, 04:46 PM #7
    Barnacle Bill's Avatar
    Barnacle Bill
    Barnacle Bill is offline Super Mod and 2014 Crappie.com Man of the Year * Crappie.com Supporter
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Chesapeake, Va
    Posts
    20,379
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I always bought mine at Advance Auto. A lot cheaper than a marina or boat store.
    Fair Winds and Following Seas

    Bill H. PTC USN Ret
    Chesapeake, Va

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 01-25-2023, 08:00 AM #8
    NCkenner
    NCkenner is offline Crappie.com 1K Star General
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Location
    Tignall, GA
    Posts
    1,422
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Bricks View Post
    Just a note be careful where you buy them believe it or not there are a lot of fake NGK plugs being made. There was a great discusion on BBC about the fakes and some of the issues they can cause. Buy from a reputable source not E-Bay.
    How can you tell a fake from the OE? Are the markings or boxes different?


    Sent from my iPhone using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 01-25-2023, 09:42 AM #9
    Kevin22's Avatar
    Kevin22
    Kevin22 is offline Crappie.com 1K Star General
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    Iowa
    Posts
    1,285
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by NCkenner View Post
    How can you tell a fake from the OE? Are the markings or boxes different?


    Sent from my iPhone using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app
    Not enough that a normal guy can pick out the fakes. Easiest way is to buy from an auto or marine shop, you can be almost 100% sure you are getting legit. If you buy from amazon or ebay, you will probably get fake.

    Sent from my SM-A516U using Crappie.com mobile app
    Thanks NCkenner thanked you for this post
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

BACK TO TOP