Specifications

MAINTENANCE
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Engine Oil
CAUTION
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD! Discharge of oil or oil waste into the environment is
restricted by law. Do not spill oil or oil waste into the environment when using or
servicing your boat. Contain and dispose of oil or oil waste as defined by local
authorities.
0063.11
Checking
1. Stop the engine. Allow approximately five minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. The
boat must be at rest in the water.
a
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Typical engine
a-Dipstick tube
2. Remove the dipstick. Wipe clean and reinstall fully into the dipstick tube.
IMPORTANT: Add the specified engine oil to bring the level up to, but not over, the
FULL or “OK RANGE” mark on the dipstick.
3. Remove the dipstick and observe the oil level. Oil level must be between FULL or “OK
RANGE” and “ADD.” Fill as necessary with specified fluid.
NOTE: Adding 0.95 liters (1 quart) of engine oil will raise the level from the “ADD” mark to
the top of the “OK RANGE.”
Engine model
Capacity
liters
(U.S. qts)
Fluid type Part number
3.0 liter (181 cid) 3.8 (4)
MerCruiser 4-cycle 25W40
Engine Oil
92-802837A1
Always use dipstick to determine exact quantity of oil or fluid required.