I have a 1996 Mercury Force 120 and when browsing forums and bloggs for basic info I come across two types of the force 120, the ELPT or the EXLPT. Is there a simple way to determine the difference, do I need to just look up my serial number? I was also told to replace the lower unit oil usually once every 6 months or at least once a year. Please excuse me if my verbage or descriptions are incorrect, I am slowly learning about outboards and how to do my own repairs. Is replacing the lower unit oil a simple process that someone can explain in a forum or should I buy a manual? Sorry for the long post, it's my first.
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