Changing Oil And Filter; Easy Engine Oil Drain System - MerCruiser 4.3L TKS Sterndrive Owner's Manual

Section 5 - Maintenance
1. Remove 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.
Engine Model
4.3L (262 cid)
5.0L (305 cid)
5.7L (350 cid)

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.
a
a - Bilge drain plug
b - Tether
c - Clip
d - Oil drain hose plug
e - Oil drain hose
f - Bilge drain flange
2. Remove the bilge drain plug.
3. Pull tether through the bilge drain.
4. Place the oil drain hose in a suitable container.
5. Remove the drain plug from the oil drain hose.
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Engine Oil Capacity
3.8 liters (4 U.S. qt.)
4.25 liters (4.5 U.S. qt.)
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b
a - Oil fill cap
a
6501
Mercury/Quicksilver Synthetic Blend MerCruiser Engine Oil 25W‑40
d
Fluid type
e
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