Question about oil tank/oil consumption on ?99 60HP bigfoot

chrisg

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I just got a ?99 merc 60HP bigfoot and had some questions about the oil tank built into the engine housing. I noticed that I could not see the oil level through the window on the front of the motor. I fill the tank, and almost overflowed it. The warning buzzer is not working on the boat (No beep when I turn the ignition key on). I hope to get the low oil warning signal working later, as running out of oil is the last thing I want to do.

Until I get the low oil warning system working, I will keep topping up the oil tank.
Should I expect to add oil at the same rate as if mixing in a tank? (IE. When I go through 6 gal of gas, should I expect to put in the same amount of oil as if I mixed it in the tank?)

Thanks
 
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