# 816296Q2 Mercury MerCruiser 35816296Q2 Fuel Filter | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Quicksilver Inline Fuel Filter - Part Number: 35-816296Q2

  

A genuine Quicksilver inline fuel filter used on selected Mercury and Mariner small FourStroke outboards. This filter fits in the under-cowl fuel line and helps remove dirt, debris and fuel contamination before it reaches the carburettor or fuel delivery system.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM inline fuel filter

• Correct Mercury part number 35-816296Q2

• Used in 1/4 inch under-cowl fuel line applications

• Suits selected Mercury / Mariner 8HP to 15HP FourStroke outboards

• Superseded by later 35-816296Q03 service reference

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 35-816296Q03 → Supersedes 35-816296Q2

• 35-816296Q2 → Supersedes 35-816296Q

• 35-816296Q → Supersedes 35-816296

• 35-816296 → Supersedes 35-16494

• 35-16494 earlier OEM reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 35-816296Q2

• 816296Q2

• 35816296Q2

• 35-816296Q03

• 816296Q03

• 35-816296K03

• 35-816296Q

• 35-816296

• 816296

• 35-16494

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• No aftermarket equivalent

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Mercury and Mariner 8HP to 15HP FourStroke under-cowl fuel line applications

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models:

• Mercury 8HP FourStroke - USA serial 0T003862 to 1B727495

• Mercury 9.9HP FourStroke - USA serial 0T003862 to 1B727495

• Mercury 9.9HP BigFoot / Command Thrust FourStroke - USA serial 0T003862 to 1B727495

• Mercury 15HP FourStroke - USA serial 0T003862 to 1B727495

• Mercury / Mariner 8HP FourStroke - serial 0T003862 to 1B727495 where 35-816296Q2 is specified

• Mercury / Mariner 9.9HP FourStroke - serial 0T003862 to 1B727495 where 35-816296Q2 is specified

• Mercury / Mariner 15HP FourStroke - serial 0T003862 to 1B727495 where 35-816296Q2 is specified

• Mercury / Mariner 8HP through 15HP 4-stroke outboards with 1/4 inch under-cowl fuel line filter application

  

• HP Range: 8HP - 15HP

• Engine Type: Mercury / Mariner small FourStroke outboard

• System Type: Inline under-cowl fuel filter

  

🔌 Function

  

The inline fuel filter removes particles and fuel-borne contamination before fuel reaches the carburettor or fuel delivery components.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Hard starting

• Poor idle quality

• Engine stalling at low speed

• Restricted fuel flow under load

• Visible contamination or discolouration in the filter

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 26.0 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 26.00 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/816296q2-mercury-mercruiser-35816296q2-fuel-filter-genuine-quicksilver-oem-part)
> Updated: 2026-05-17