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• Superseded by later 35-816296Q03 service reference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