# 35816296Q03 Mercury MerCruiser In Line Fuel Filter | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Quicksilver Inline Fuel Filter - Part Number: 35-816296Q03

  

A genuine Quicksilver inline fuel filter for selected Mercury and Mariner 8HP to 15HP FourStroke outboards. This filter is fitted in the 1/4 inch under-cowl fuel line and helps remove fuel-borne contaminants before they reach the carburettor or fuel delivery components.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM inline fuel filter

• Correct Mercury part number 35-816296Q03

• Fits 1/4 inch ID under-cowl fuel line applications

• Used on selected 8HP to 15HP Mercury / Mariner FourStroke outboards

• Replaces earlier 35-816296 and 35-16494 fuel filter references

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 35-816296Q03 → Supersedes 35-816296K03

• 35-816296K03 → Supersedes 35-816296Q

• 35-816296Q → Supersedes 35-816296

• 35-816296 → Supersedes 35-16494

• 35-16494 earlier OEM reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 35-816296Q03

• 816296Q03

• 35816296Q03

• 35-816296K03

• 35-816296Q

• 35-816296T

• 35-816296

• 816296

• 35-16494

• 35-13430

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• JM: JM-40145

• No additional 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

• Mariner 8HP FourStroke - serial 0T003862 to 1B727495 where 35-816296Q03 is specified

• Mariner 9.9HP FourStroke - serial 0T003862 to 1B727495 where 35-816296Q03 is specified

• Mariner 15HP FourStroke - serial 0T003862 to 1B727495 where 35-816296Q03 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 fuel-borne particles before they reach the carburettor or fuel delivery system.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Hard starting

• Engine stalls at idle

• Poor throttle response

• Restricted fuel flow under load

• Visible debris or discolouration in the filter

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 25.3 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 25.30 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 35816296Q03 Mercury MerCruiser In Line Fuel Filter | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/35816296q03-mercury-mercruiser-in-line-fuel-filter-genuine-quicksilver-oem-part)
> Updated: 2026-05-17