Checking Fluid Levels; Crankcase Oil; Transmission Fluid - MerCruiser D3.6L/180 User Manual

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Checking Fluid Levels

CRANKCASE OIL

Avoid possible injury or damage to oil dipstick and internal engine components. Do not remove crank-
case oil dipstick when engine is running. Stop the engine completely before removing or inserting dip-
stick.
Check engine oil daily before first start-up.
If it becomes necessary to check oil level during operation, stop engine and allow 5 minutes for oil to drain into
pan.
1
Remove dipstick. Wipe clean and reinstall into dipstick tube.
2
Remove dipstick and observe oil level. Oil must be between MIN and MAX marks on dipstick. If necessary,
add oil as follows.
3
Remove oil filler cap. Add specified oil to bring level up to, but not over, "MAX" mark on dipstick. Reinstall oil
filler cap.
A
D3.6L/180 and D4.2L/220
B
D2.8L D-Tronic and D4.2L D-Tronic
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TRANSMISSION FLUID

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Dipstick has neoprene seal - twist and pull to remove. Push handle down and seat fully; to check fluid level.
Fluid must be between marks A and B on dipstick.
A
MAXIMUM Fluid Level - top line. Fill to this level; do not overfill.
B
MINIMUM Fluid Level - do not allow fluid level to drop below this line.
! CAUTION
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