Sierra Oil Filter - SIE-18-7879-1

Sierra 18-7879-1 Oil Filter for MerCruiser, Volvo, OMC V-6

Sierra oil filters are engineered with premium grade materials that will not only withstand but excel in the extreme environment of the Marine world.

Features:

Epoxy coating all canisters for corrosion resistance.

Using a heavy-wall steel canister for further corrosion protection.

Using high-efficiency filter media that meets or exceeds the OE's filtration.

Anti-drainback valve

Backed by Sierra's industry leading warranty.

Used on Gm V-6 marine engines, 4.3L without remote oil filter

Size: 3.46" H

Thread Spec: 18mm x 1.5

Interchangeable with:

Chrysler Inboard

L-319

Johnson/Evinrude Outboard

173834

502903

MerCruiser Stern Drive

41815

35-802884Q

35-883702Q

35-883702K

35-802884

35-802884T

OMC Stern Drive

173834

502903

Volvo Penta

841750

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Sierra 18-7879-1 Oil Filter for MerCruiser, Volvo, OMC V-6 used for? The Sierra 18-7879-1 Oil Filter is designed for GM V-6 marine engines with a 4.3L engine and without a remote oil filter. It uses high-efficiency filter media and an anti-drainback valve and is built with a heavy-wall steel canister and epoxy coating for corrosion resistance.
• What engine application does the Sierra 18-7879-1 oil filter fit? The Sierra 18-7879-1 is specified for GM V-6 marine engines with 4.3L displacement that do not use a remote oil filter. The supplied description does not provide specific engine years or serial-number ranges, so verify your engine application before purchasing.
• What is the thread size of the Sierra 18-7879-1 oil filter? The Sierra 18-7879-1 Oil Filter has an 18mm x 1.5 thread specification. The filter also has a listed height of 3.46 inches. Verify these specifications against the filter being replaced before installation.
• What features does the Sierra 18-7879-1 oil filter have? The Sierra 18-7879-1 features high-efficiency filter media that meets or exceeds OE filtration, an anti-drainback valve, and a heavy-wall steel canister. The canister also has an epoxy coating intended to provide corrosion resistance in the marine environment.
• What oil filter part numbers does Sierra 18-7879-1 interchange with? The Sierra 18-7879-1 is interchangeable with Chrysler Inboard L-319; Johnson/Evinrude 173834 and 502903; MerCruiser Stern Drive 41815, 35-802884Q, 35-883702Q, 35-883702K, 35-802884, and 35-802884T; OMC Stern Drive 173834 and 502903; and Volvo Penta 841750.
• How is the Sierra 18-7879-1 oil filter constructed for marine use? The Sierra 18-7879-1 uses a heavy-wall steel canister with an epoxy coating for corrosion resistance. It also uses high-efficiency filter media and an anti-drainback valve. These construction and filtration features are specified as part of the filter's design for marine applications.