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Mercruiser 8.1L Fluid Capacities
 
NOTICE

Engine Measurements: U.S. Quarts (Liters)

Sterndrive Measurements: U.S. Fluid Ounces (Milliliters)

All capacities are approximate fluid measures.

 
 
Engine Model  496 cid / 8.1 l
Crankcase Oil1 (With Filter)1

 9 (8.5)

Seawater Cooling System2

 19 (18)

Closed Cooling System

 20 (19)


1 Always use dipstick to determine exact quantity of oil or fluid required.
2 Seawater Cooling System capacity information is for winterization use only.
 
IMPORTANT: It may be necessary to adjust oil levels depending on installation angle and cooling systems (heat exchanger and fluid lines).
 
Sterndrive Model

Bravo One 

BravoTwo

Bravo Three

Drive Unit Oil Capacity
(With Gear Lube Monitor)

88
(2603)

104
(3076)

96
(2839)