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Im searching for what type of oil i should use and the capasitiy for a 260hp mercruiser alpha1,also what type of lower unit lube oil i should use and the capasity also? and any suggestions for peforming this maintenence? Thanks
I wanted to save money last seeason and winterize my 2002 Merc. 260hp h/p myself. I received some info from a fellow boater, BIG MISTAKE!! I completed the following steps... i ran the boat with muffs and hose, about 10 min. Then removed hose and proceeded to add appx. 5-6 gallons of marine...