How often should I change the oil in my MerCruiser?
Changing your Mercruiser engine oil is not as difficult as you might think. Having the right tools makes this job much easier. Read your Owners Manual and its Safety Precautions. In general, you need to change your oil every year or every 100 hours of use, whichever comes first.
What kind of oil filter do I need for a MerCruiser?
There are two basic sizes of oil filters used depending on which model Mer cruiser engine you have. Most Mer cruisers use a standard Oil Filter Wrench. The only exception are some of the Mer cruiser V6 (4.3L) engines. If you have a V6 and the filter is threaded onto the block it should be a smaller diameter filter.
What kind of lube should I use on my MerCruiser?
Mercury Premium SAE 80W90 Gear Lube is recommended for lower units for outboards below 75 horsepower. It should not be mixed with Mercury High-Performance SAE 90 Gear Lube. Thanks! How do I figure out why my speedometer doesn’t work? Take it to get serviced even if it costs money. Take it to a reputable dealer or mechanic. Thanks!
How much oil does a MerCruiser V8 take?
Most V8 small blocks take about 5 US quarts (5,000 ml) and Big Block V8’s can take up to seven quarts depending on the exact model. Fill the engine with the correct amount of oil. Newer Mer cruiser engines use a Color Coding System to locate and identify the oil fill cap and dipstick.
There are two basic sizes of oil filters used depending on which model Mer cruiser engine you have. Most Mer cruisers use a standard Oil Filter Wrench. The only exception are some of the Mer cruiser V6 (4.3L) engines. If you have a V6 and the filter is threaded onto the block it should be a smaller diameter filter.
How do you change the oil in a MerCruiser?
Replace the oil filter. Use the correct filter wrench and remove the old filter. Turn it counterclockwise as viewed from the bottom end of the filter. In some cases the filter might be difficult to remove. This is usually because it had been over-tightened when installed.
Most V8 small blocks take about 5 US quarts (5,000 ml) and Big Block V8’s can take up to seven quarts depending on the exact model. Fill the engine with the correct amount of oil. Newer Mer cruiser engines use a Color Coding System to locate and identify the oil fill cap and dipstick.
Mercury Premium SAE 80W90 Gear Lube is recommended for lower units for outboards below 75 horsepower. It should not be mixed with Mercury High-Performance SAE 90 Gear Lube. Thanks! How do I figure out why my speedometer doesn’t work? Take it to get serviced even if it costs money. Take it to a reputable dealer or mechanic. Thanks!