Owner`s manual

ILMOR MV8 Owner’s Manual • Page 30
Change the Transmis-
sion Fluid/Oil and Filter
Failure to follow the engine oil recommendation listed in this Owner’s Manual can
result in exaggerated engine wear and increase the possibility of engine component
failure. Damage to your engine due to failure to follow engine oil procedures can be
costly to repair and is not covered under warranty.
In order to thoroughly drain all the old transmission fluid/oil, the
boat engine needs to reach at least 140 F. (60 C.), which is approximately five (5) minutes
idle). DO NOT run the engine without it being in water. If you cannot place the boat in a
body of water or do not have access to a professional off-shore hook-up (as some dealerships do)
to protect the engine and drive-train components, have an authorized ILMOR dealer perform
this service. If you are going to warm up the engine while on a body of water, remove it from the
water and immediately perform the service, ensuring the proper draining and disposal/recycling
of the old fluid/oil.
Transmission Model Ratio Capacity Fluid Type
 V-drive 631V 1.56:1 4.6qts.(4.4L) Automatictransmissionuid(ATF)
    (1.1U.S.gal)
 DirectDrive 63A 1.22:1 4quarts Automatictransmissionuid(ATF)
 DirectDrive 45A 1.26:1 2.65quarts Automatictransmissionuid(ATF)
 DirectDrive 45C 1.00:1 3.2quarts Automatictransmissionuid(ATF)
Refer to the transmission service manual for specific filter requirements.
• EnsuretheengineisOFFandtheenginesafetystartingswitchisdisconnected.Leave
the throttle/shift control in neutral. The transmission fluid must be warmed up prior
to performing this service.
• Opentheenginecompartmentandlocatethetransmission,aftoftheengineondirect
drive models, forward of the engine on V-drives.
• Removethetransmissiondipstick.
• Useasuctionpumpthroughthetransmissiondipstickopeningtoremovethefluid
from the transmission casing.
• Ona1:1transmission,thefilterislocatedbeneaththetransmissionhousing.Ona
1.5:1 transmission, the filter is accessed through a round plug on the side of the trans-
mission housing. On a 1.26:1 transmission, the filter is accessed through a round plug
on the side of the transmission housing.
• Ona1:1transmission,removeandcleanthescreen.Whenre-installing,useanden-
sure that the gasket is placed correctly after replacing the filter.