Add Fluid; Change Fluid - Mercury MerCruiser Diesel Inboard 2.8L Operation & Maintenance Manual

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NOTE: If the transmission fluid level was extremely low, see your local Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility.
7.
Install the dipstick.

Add Fluid

1.
If necessary, add the specified automatic transmission fluid through the dipstick threaded hole to bring the level up to the
maximum mark on the dipstick.
IMPORTANT: Use only the specified automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
NOTE: Always use the dipstick to determine the quantity of oil or fluid required.
NOTE: Capacities are for the transmission only and do not include the fluid cooler or fluid cooler hose capacities.
Model
ZF Marine 63A
ZF Marine 63IV
2.
Install the dipstick.
3.
Check the fluid level. Refer to Check Fluid Level.

Change Fluid

1.
Clean the exterior of the transmission around the fluid filter assembly.
2.
Use a 6 mm Allen wrench and remove the fluid filter assembly by turning the assembly nut counterclockwise and pulling at
the same time.
b
3.
Push the hose of a suction pump through the suction pipe and down to the bottom of the housing.
90-8M0133679
JUNE 2017
eng
16604
Capacity
4.0 L (4.2 US qt)
Dexron III® Automatic Transmission Fluid or Equivalent
4.4 L (4.6 US qt)
13163
a -
Dipstick
b -
Threaded hole
c -
Maximum fluid level
d -
Minimum fluid level
Fluid type
a
a -
Assembly nut
b -
Fluid filter assembly
Section 4 - Maintenance
Part Number
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