Checking The Engine Oil; Adding Engine Oil; Marine Drive Oil; Mercruiser® Bravo Stern Drive Oil Specifications - Yanmar 6LPA-STP2 Service Manual

Marine Drive Oil

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• Different oils are used for the engine and the
marine drive unit. Always use the correct oil for
each and store in separate clearly labeled
containers

Checking the Engine Oil

Figure 3-22
(1)
(2)
(3)
Figure 3-22
1 – Dipstick
2 – Upper Oil Level
3 – Lower Oil Level
4 – Filler Cap
5 – Oil Filler Port
1. Ensure the engine is level before checking the
oil.
2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 3-22, (1)) and
wipe with a clean cloth.
3. Fully reinsert the dipstick.
4. Remove the dipstick. The oil level should be
between the upper (Figure 3-22, (2)) and lower
(Figure 3-22, (3)) lines on the dipstick.
5. Fully reinsert the dipstick.
6. Add engine oil if necessary.

Adding Engine Oil

1. NOTICE: Prevent dirt and debris from
contaminating engine oil. Carefully clean the
dipstick and the surrounding area before you
remove the cap. Remove the oil filler port cap
(Figure 3-22, (4)) from filler port
(Figure 3-22, (5)) and fill with engine oil.
6LPA Service Manual
GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION
2. Fill with oil to the upper limit on the dipstick
(Figure 3-22, (2)). NOTICE: NEVER mix
different types of engine oil. This may adversely
affect the lubricating properties of the engine
oil. NEVER overfill. Overfilling may result in
white exhaust smoke, engine overspeed or
internal damage.
(4)
3. Insert the dipstick fully to check the level.
NOTICE: ALWAYS keep the oil level between
(5)
upper and lower lines on the oil cap / dipstick.
4. Tighten the filler port cap securely by hand.
MARINE DRIVE OIL
Note: Refer to the marine gear manufacturer's
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Mercruiser® Bravo Stern Drive Oil
Specifications
Use marine gear oil that meets or exceeds the
following guidelines and classifications:
Drive Oil
• QuickSilver® 1 High Performance Gear Lube
Power Steering Oil (6LPA-STZP2 Only)
• Quicksilver® Power Trim and Steering Fluid or
Dextron-II
Power Trim Oil
• Quicksilver® Power Trim and Steering Fluid or
SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 Engine Oil
Checking and Adding Marine Drive
Oil
Note: Refer to the manufacturer's operation
© 2007 Yanmar Marine International
operation manual for oil specifications.
Refer to the stern drive manufacturer's
operation manual for stern drive oil
specifications.
manual for the proper procedure to
check and fill the marine drive oil.
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