{"product_id":"fuel-filter-for-mercruiser-4-5l-6-2l-optimax-verado-replaces-35-8m0122423-rm35-8","title":"Fuel Filter for Mercruiser 4.5L, 6.2L \u0026 Optimax, Verado, Replaces 35-8M0122423","description":"\u003c!-- \n  ***********************************************************\n  EBAY LISTING DATA\n  ***********************************************************\n  OPTIMIZED EBAY TITLE (80 Chars): Fuel Filter for Mercury Mercruiser 4.5L 6.2L Optimax Verado 35-8M0122423 18-7981\n  SEO NOTES: Expertly researched fuel filter for Mercury and Mercruiser engines. \n  Covers Verado, Optimax, and 4.5L\/6.2L Sterndrives. 2-Micron high-efficiency filtration.\n  Cross-referenced with Sierra 18-7981 and Quicksilver 35-8M0122423.\n--\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n    \"@type\": \"Product\",\n    \"name\": \"Fuel Filter for Mercury Mercruiser 4.5L 6.2L Optimax Verado - Replaces 35-8M0122423\",\n    \"description\": \"High-efficiency 2-micron fuel filter element designed for Mercury Verado, Optimax, and newer Mercruiser 4.5L V6 and 6.2L V8 engines. Direct replacement for OEM 35-8M0122423.\",\n    \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Aftermarket\" },\n    \"sku\": \"RM35-8M0122423\",\n    \"mpn\": \"35-8M0122423\",\n    \"offers\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/4boats.co.uk\/products\/{{ product.handle }}\",\n      \"priceCurrency\": \"GBP\",\n      \"price\": \"{{ product.price | money_without_currency }}\",\n      \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\"\n    }\n  }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2c3e50; color: #ffffff; padding: 40px 20px; text-align: center; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eFuel Filter Element 35-8M0122423\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 18px; color: #ecf0f1;\"\u003ePremium Quality 2-Micron Protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-top: none; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThis premium aftermarket fuel filter element is engineered to provide superior protection for high-performance Mercury and Mercruiser fuel systems. Designed as a direct screw-in replacement for the Vapor Separator Tank (VST), it features a high-efficiency 2-micron media that captures the finest particles and water moisture before they reach your engine's fuel injectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-left: 5px solid #27ae60; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #27ae60;\"\u003eENGINE PROTECTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically designed for EFI and DFI engines where fuel purity is critical for maintaining horsepower and preventing costly injector damage.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 300px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #3498db; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ High-Efficiency 2-Micron Rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ Direct fit for VST Screw-in systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ Compatible with Ethanol blended fuels\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ Durable Red-top housing design\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 300px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #3498db; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003e2 Micron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003eScrew-In Element\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003eGasoline \/ Ethanol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003eUnder Cowl \/ VST\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"background-color: #34495e; color: #fff; padding: 12px 15px; margin: 0; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0; text-align: center;\"\u003eCompatibility \/ Fitment Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ecf0f1;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eMake\/System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eModel\/Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMercruiser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.5L V6 \u0026amp; 6.2L V8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSerial 2A456613 \u0026amp; Above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMercury Verado\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eL4 (135-200HP) \u0026amp; L6 (200-300HP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSerial 2B144122 \u0026amp; Below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMercury Optimax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.5L (3-Cyl) \u0026amp; 3.0L V6 DFI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAll models with VST screw-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMercury Pro XS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e115HP to 300HP DFI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDirect Replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"background-color: #34495e; color: #fff; padding: 12px 15px; margin: 0; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0; text-align: center;\"\u003eOEM Cross Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMercury \/ Quicksilver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e35-8M0122423, 35-8M0060041, 35-8M0020349\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSierra Marine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e18-7981\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMallory Marine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9-37970\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecMar \/ RM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eREC35-8M0122423 \/ RM35-8M0122423\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; background-color: #fcfcfc; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #3498db; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eIs this a genuine original part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThis is a premium quality aftermarket replacement part from the RecMar range, manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment (OE) standards for 2-micron filtration performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eHow do I know if it is compatible?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eCheck your engine's serial number. For Mercruiser 4.5L\/6.2L, this fits 2A456613 and newer. For Verado and Optimax, if your current filter is a screw-in element located on top of the vapor separator (VST), this is the correct part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eWhat is the recommended replacement interval?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eFor optimal engine performance and protection, it is recommended to replace this fuel filter every 100 hours of engine use or at least once per season during annual maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; font-size: 14px; color: #7f8c8d; border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please verify your original part number against the references above before purchasing. 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