Check your service manual to see what the manufacturer recommends for you particular motor. Add fuel stabilizer and run the motor either in the water or by using your garden hose and a bucket or tub with a 50/50 solution of antifreeze and water.Once it’s completely drained, change the oil filter and refill the engine with the recommended oil viscosity. Start by pumping the oil from the engine.Additionally, you’ll need lower-unit lube and a lube injection pump. You’ll also need a can of fogging oil and several gallons of propylene glycol based RV antifreeze that also contains a rust inhibitor and a good quality fuel stabilizer. Supplies – You’ll need to have drain plug gaskets, an oil suction pump, an oil filter and enough motor oil to completely change the oil in your motor.
The manual will point out any special tools that’ll be necessary to complete the job without interruption. It’s a wise idea to read through your service manual before you get started for more details. Tools – You’ll need screwdrivers, sockets and wrenches to do your winterization quickly and efficiently. If you don’t have the original manual, you can order Mercury® literature online or you can get a copy through any authorized dealer. The MerCruiser® manual has a very detailed section on winterization procedures. Service Manual – It’s highly recommended that you have a factory service manual handy to locate all the drain ports and cooling units on your motor. Winterization of MerCruiser® Inboard Engines But, before you get started, we really can’t understate the importance of knowing more about it, especially if you are a die-hard do-it-yourselfer. With winter coming, winterization of your MerCruiser® inboard boat engine is extremely important.
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