Mercury MERCRUISER Owner's Manual

Section 5 - Maintenance
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1. Remove oil fill cap.
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a - Oil fill cap
IMPORTANT: Add the specified engine oil to bring the level up to, but not over, the full or
OK range mark on the dipstick.
2. Add the specified engine oil to bring the level up to, but not over, the full or OK range
mark on the dipstick. Recheck oil level.
3. Replace the fill cap.
All Models Capacity Fluid Type
Engine oil (with filter) 8.5 L (9 US qt) Mercury MerCruiser Full‑Synthetic Engine Oil, 20W‑40
Changing Oil and Filter
Refer to the Maintenance schedule for the change interval. Engine oil should be changed
before placing the boat in storage.
IMPORTANT: Change engine oil when the engine is warm from operation. Warm oil flows
more freely, carrying away more impurities. Use only recommended engine oil (refer to
Specifications).
EASY ENGINE OIL DRAIN SYSTEM
NOTE: Boat must be out of water to perform this procedure.
1. Loosen the oil filter to vent the system.
2. Remove the bilge drain plug.
3. Pull tether through the bilge drain.
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a - Bilge drain plug
b - Tether
c - Clip
d - Oil drain hose plug
e - Oil drain hose
f - Bilge drain flange

Mercury MERCRUISER Specifications

General

Number of Cylinders	4, 6, 8
Engine Type	Inboard/Outboard (Sterndrive)
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated
Cooling System	Water Cooled
Weight	Varies by model
Cylinder Configuration	Inline
Displacement Range	3.0L-8.2L