# 358m0122423 Mercury MerCruiser Filter Fuel Q5 | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Quicksilver Red-Top Fuel Filter Element - Part Number: 35-8M0122423

  

A genuine Quicksilver red-top fuel filter element for selected Mercury Verado, OptiMax / DFI outboards and MerCruiser 4.5L / 6.2L petrol engines. This under-cowl cartridge-style fuel filter is used in vapor separator fuel systems with a top screw-in filter design and helps remove contaminants and water from the fuel supply.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM fuel filter element

• Correct Mercury part number 35-8M0122423

• Red-top screw-in fuel filter for selected vapor separator assemblies

• Used on selected L4 Verado, L6 Verado, 1.5L DFI, 3.0L DFI and MCM 4.5L / 6.2L applications

• Replaces earlier 35-884380T, 35-8M0020349 and 35-8M0060041 references

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 35-8M0122423 → Supersedes 35-8M0060041

• 35-8M0060041 → Supersedes 35-8M0020349

• 35-8M0020349 → Supersedes 35-884380T

• 35-884380T earlier OEM fuel filter reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 35-8M0122423

• 8M0122423

• 35-8M0122424

• 8M0122424

• 35-8M0060041

• 8M0060041

• 35-8M0020349

• 8M0020349

• 35-884380T

• 884380T

• 896546T related fuel filter reference

• 91-896661 related fuel filter removal tool

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• Sierra: 18-7981

• Mallory: 9-37970

• Racor: 31871

• Pro Marine: 884380-1

• Recmar: REC35-8M0122423

• GLM: 24964

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Mercury Verado and OptiMax / DFI vapor separator assemblies with top screw-in fuel filter

• MerCruiser MCM 4.5L and 6.2L fuel filter service applications

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models:

• Mercury L4 Verado 135HP - where red-top under-cowl filter 35-8M0122423 is specified

• Mercury L4 Verado 150HP - where red-top under-cowl filter 35-8M0122423 is specified

• Mercury L4 Verado 175HP - where red-top under-cowl filter 35-8M0122423 is specified

• Mercury L4 Verado 200HP - where red-top under-cowl filter 35-8M0122423 is specified

• Mercury L6 Verado 200HP - serial 2B144122 and below

• Mercury L6 Verado 225HP - serial 2B144122 and below

• Mercury L6 Verado 250HP - serial 2B144122 and below

• Mercury L6 Verado 275HP - serial 2B144122 and below

• Mercury L6 Verado 300HP - serial 2B144122 and below

• Mercury 75 DFI 1.5L 3-cylinder - vapor separator applications using top screw-in filter 35-8M0122423

• Mercury 80 Jet DFI 1.5L 3-cylinder - vapor separator applications using top screw-in filter 35-8M0122423

• Mercury 90 DFI 1.5L 3-cylinder - vapor separator applications using top screw-in filter 35-8M0122423

• Mercury 115 DFI 1.5L 3-cylinder - vapor separator applications using top screw-in filter 35-8M0122423

• Mercury 115 Pro XS 1.5L 3-cylinder - vapor separator applications using top screw-in filter 35-8M0122423

• Mercury 125 DFI 1.5L 3-cylinder - vapor separator applications using top screw-in filter 35-8M0122423

• Mercury 135 DFI / OptiMax 2.5L - vapor separator applications using 35-8M0122423

• Mercury 150 DFI / OptiMax 2.5L - vapor separator applications using 35-8M0122423

• Mercury 175 DFI / OptiMax 2.5L - vapor separator applications using 35-8M0122423

• Mercury 200 DFI 3.0L - serial 0T801000 to 1B417701

• Mercury 200 DFI 3.0L - serial 1B417702 and up where 35-8M0122423 is specified

• Mercury 225 DFI 3.0L - serial 0T599000 to 0T800999

• Mercury 225 DFI 3.0L - serial 0T801000 to 1B417701

• Mercury 225 DFI 3.0L - serial 1B417702 to 1B504988

• Mercury 225 DFI DTS 3.0L - serial 0T599000 to 1B417701

• Mercury 225 DFI DTS 3.0L - serial 1B417702 to 1B504988

• Mercury 225 Pro XS 3.0L DFI - serial 1B104549 to 1B426560

• Mercury 250 DFI / OptiMax 3.0L - applications using 35-8M0122423

• Mercury 250 Pro XS 3.0L DFI - applications using 35-8M0122423

• MerCruiser MCM 4.5L petrol engines - serial 2A456613 and up

• MerCruiser MCM 6.2L petrol engines - serial 2A456613 and up

• MerCruiser 6.2L MPI MIE EC 300 - serial 2A530774 and up

• MerCruiser 6.2L MPI Tow 370 - serial 2A530774 and up

  

• HP Range: commonly 75HP - 300HP outboard, plus MerCruiser 4.5L / 6.2L petrol engine applications

• Engine Type: Mercury Verado 4-stroke, Mercury OptiMax / DFI 2-stroke, MerCruiser petrol sterndrive / inboard

• System Type: Vapor separator / under-cowl fuel filter element

  

🔌 Function

  

The fuel filter removes fine contaminants and helps separate water from the fuel supply before fuel passes through the vapor separator and into the engine fuel system.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Poor acceleration or hesitation under load

• Engine surging or fuel starvation

• Hard starting after sitting

• Water or debris visible in the fuel system

• Reduced performance due to restricted fuel flow

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 64.1 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 64.10 AUD | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-05-17