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CHAPTER 7
MerCruiser Engine
4. When checking or fi lling the engine crankcase oil ensure that the
vessel is level in the water or on a trailer.
For changing the engine oil & fi lter see the MerCruiser maintenance
schedule and operation manual or contact your Regal dealer.
Note: Above are basic recommendations. Regal is not responsible for the accuracy of
the information since it can change at any time. For more detailed information and
procedures check your engine operators manual or call your closest Regal dealer.
Checking Engine Crankcase Oil
1. Before adding oil make sure it is the type recommended for the type
of engine installed. Consult your MerCruiser engine operator’s manual.
Check the engine oil by fi rst allowing the engine to warm up. Stop the
engine and allow about 5 minutes for the oil to drain to the oil pan to
obtain an accurate reading.
2. Remove the dipstick. Wipe it clean and reinstall it into the dipstick
tube. Wait 1 minute to allow any trapped air to vent. ( Install dipstick
with oil indication marks facing the fl ywheel end of the engine. Add
engine oil type and viscosity as recommended in the engine operator’s
manual. to the full or OK points on the oil dipstick.
DO NOT OVERFILL!
3. Remove the dipstick and look at the oil level. Level must be between
full or OK range and add. Reinstall dipstick into the tube.
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