Power Trim Fluid; Checking; Filling; Changing - MerCruiser 3.0 MPI Owner's Manual

Section 5 - Maintenance
Model
Alpha One
10. Remove the pump from the oil fill/drain hole. Quickly install the sealing washer and oil
fill/drain screw. Tighten securely.
11. Recheck the oil level after the first use.
IMPORTANT: Oil level in the gear lube monitor will rise and fall during sterndrive operation;
always check the oil level when the sterndrive is cool and the engine is shut down.

Power Trim Fluid

Checking

IMPORTANT: Check the oil level with the sterndrive unit in the full down/in position only.
1. Place the sterndrive unit in full down/in position.
2. Remove the fill cap from the reservoir.
3. Observe the oil level. Level must be between the "MIN" and "MAX" lines on the
reservoir.
NOTE: Fill cap is vented.
4. Fill as necessary with the specified fluid.
Tube Ref No.

Filling

1. Remove the fill cap from the reservoir.
2. Add lubricant to bring level to the bottom of the filler neck.
Tube Ref No.
3. Install the cap.

Changing

Power trim fluid does not require changing unless it becomes contaminated with water or
debris. Contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
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Capacity
1892 ml (64 oz)
a
a - Fill cap
b - Reservoir fill neck
Description
Power Trim and Steering Fluid
114
Description
Power Trim and Steering Fluid
114
Fluid Type
High Performance Gear Lubricant
b
5573
c
c - "MIN" and "MAX" lines
Where Used
Power trim pump
Where Used
Power trim pump
90-899883272 MARCH 2008
Part No.
92-858074K01
Part No.
92-858074K01