Section 4 - Specifications
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Fluid Specifications
Engine
IMPORTANT: Always use the dipstick to determine the exact quantity of oil or fluid required.
All Models Capacity Fluid Type
Engine oil (with filter) 4.25 L (4.50 US qt)
Mercury Full‑Synthetic MerCruiser Engine
Oil 20W‑40
Seawater cooling system (winterization use
only)
20 L (21 US qt) Propylene glycol and purified water
Closed cooling system 18 L (19 US qt)
Mercury Extended Life Coolant Antifreeze
or extended life ethylene glycol 5/100
antifreeze mixed 50/50 with purified water
Transmission
Model Capaci Fluid Type
5000A 2.84 L (3.00 US qt)
Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid
5000V 3.30 L (3.50 US qt)
71C In‑Line 1.66 L (1.75 US qt)
Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid71C Gear Reduction 2.84 L (3.00 US qt)
71C Remote V‑Drive 1.66 L (1.75 US qt)
72C In‑Line 1.66 L (1.75 US qt)
Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid
72C Gear Reduction 1.66 L (1.75 US qt)
72C Remote V‑Drive 1.66 L (1.75 US qt)
72C V‑Drive 3.79 L (4.00 US qt)
63A 4.00 L (4.5 US qt)
Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid
63V 4.00 L (4.5 US qt)
NOTE: Walters V‑Drive applications have two fluid service points: the transmission and
the v‑drive gear box. Refer to the Walters owner's manual for capacity and intervals.