Merc. Oil Change Schedule

[LX Kid]

Can someone tell me how often the oil and filter are to be changed in my Mercruiser 228, V8 engine? Thanks

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Merc. Oil Change Schedule

Howdy,


Most of the Mercruiser engines have a 100hr/ once a year (which ever comes first) oil change schedule. That usually corresponds to the time when you "winterize"


From Mercury Marine

Is it better to change my engine oil/gear lube at the beginning or end of the season?

It is better to change the oil and gear lube at the end of the season, prior to storage. Lubricants naturally accumulate moisture, combustion by-products, and other contaminants during use. It can be detrimental to store an engine or drive with large amounts of these contaminants present.

regards,


Rick

 

[LX Kid]

Re: Merc. Oil Change Schedule

Thanks Rick. Boating year round here in Tama, Florida though. Ron