SPECIFICATIONS
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If only fuel containing alcohol is available, or if the presence of
alcohol is unknown, increased inspection frequency for leaks and
abnormalities is required.
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement
Low permeation fuel hose must be installed on all sterndrive
engine packages that are manufactured for sale, sold, or offered
for sale in the United States.
• The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that
any sterndrive engine package manufactured after January
1, 2009, must use low permeation fuel hose for the primary
fuel hose connecting the fuel tank to the engine.
• Low permeation hose is USCG Type B1‑15 or Type A1‑15,
defined as not exceeding 15/gm²/24 h with CE 10 fuel at
23 °C as specified in SAE J 1527 ‑ marine fuel hose.
Crankcase Oil
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Preferred Oils
NMMA Classification
Mercury Racing 4‑Stroke Oil, 25W‑50 Synthetic Blend,
or 25W‑40 Sterndrive/Inboard Oil
FC‑W
®
Use a new oil filter with every oil change
IMPORTANT OIL PRACTICES
Do Not Use
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Straight weight oils
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Non‑detergent oils
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Oils containing solid additives
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Multi‑viscosity oils other than the ones recommended
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Low quality oils
Do Not Mix
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Different brands of oils, straight weight or multi‑viscosity
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Different weights of straight weight or different weights of multi‑viscosity
oils.
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