Mercury 40 4-Stroke - Checking Power Trim Fluid; Changing Engine Oil

MAINTENANCE
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Checking Power Trim Fluid
1. Tilt the outboard to the full up position and engage the tilt support lock.
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2. Remove the fill cap and check the fluid level. The fluid level should be even with the bottom of
the fill hole. Add Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Power Trim & Steering Fluid. If not
available, use automotive (ATF) automatic transmission fluid.
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Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
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Power Trim and Steering
Fluid
Power trim reservoir 92-802880Q1
Changing Engine Oil
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY
Capacity
Fluid Type
Engine oil 3.0 Liter (3 U.S. Quarts)
Mercury Precision Parts or Quicksilver Synthetic Blend 25W-40
4-Stroke Outboard Oil
Mercury Precision Parts or Quicksilver 10W-30 4-Stroke
Outboard Oil
OIL CHANGING PROCEDURE
1. Tilt the outboard up to the trailer position.