Engine Specifications; Fluid Specifications; Engine; Bravo Sterndrive Fluid Specifications-Diesel - Mercury 2.8 Diesel Operation & Maintenance Manual

Section 3 - Specifications

Engine Specifications

Engine type
Displacement
Firing order
Bore
Stroke
Rated engine RPM (refer to Conditions Affecting Operation
‑ Propeller Selection for additional information)
Idle RPM in neutral (engine at normal operating temperature)
Oil pressure @ idle
Oil pressure @ 3800 RPM
Thermostat (water)
Thermostat (oil)
Coolant temperature
Electrical system
Alternator rating
Recommended battery rating

Fluid Specifications

IMPORTANT: All capacities are approximate fluid measures.

Engine

IMPORTANT: You may need to adjust oil levels depending on the installation angle and cooling systems (heat exchanger and
fluid lines).
Always use the dipstick to determine the exact quantity of oil or fluid required.
2.8
All models
Engine oil (with filter)
Closed cooling system
4.2
All models
Engine oil (with filter)
Closed cooling system
Bravo Sterndrive Fluid Specifications—Diesel
Sterndrive Model
Bravo One X Diesel
Bravo One XR
Bravo Two X Diesel
Bravo Three X Diesel
Bravo Three XR
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Description
Capacity liters (US qt)
8.9 (9.4)
11 (11.6)
Capacity liters (US qt)
13.8 (14.6)
17.25 (18.2)
Fluid Capacity includes the
Sterndrive and the
Gearlube Monitor
2736 ml (92‑1/2 oz.)
3209 ml (108‑1/2 oz.)
2972 ml (100‑1/2 oz.)
2.8
In‑line 4‑cylinder diesel
2.8 L (169 cid)
1 ‑ 3 ‑ 4 ‑ 2
94 mm (3.700 in.)
100 mm (3.937 in.)
700
2.4 bar [240 kPa] (35 psi)
6.2 bar [620 kPa] (87 psi)
83° C (181° F)
95° C (203° F)
80–85° C (176–185° F)
12‑volt negative (–) ground
1540W, 14V, 110 A
750 CCA, 950 MCA, or 180 Ahm
Fluid Type
15W40 4‑cycle Diesel Engine Oil
Mercury Extended Life Antifreeze
Fluid Type
15W40 4‑cycle Diesel Engine Oil
Mercury Extended Life Antifreeze
Fluid Type
High Performance Gear
Lubricant
90-8M0113987
Specifications
4.2
In‑line 6‑cylinder diesel
4.2 L (254 cid)
1 ‑ 5 ‑ 3 ‑ 6 ‑ 2 ‑ 4
3800
600
2.1 bar [210 kPa] (30 psi)
6.6 bar [660 kPa] (93 psi)
89° C (192° F)
87° C (187° F)
Part Number
92‑858042K01
92‑877770K1
Part Number
92‑858042K01
92‑877770K1
Fluid Part Number
92‑858064K01
DECEMBER 2015
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