Mercury Gear Lube Chart - Large Outboard and Sterndrive
Recommended Gear Lube (75 HP and Up & All Sterndrives):
Mercury or Quicksilver SAE 90 High Performance Gear Lube is required.
Please Note: This gear lube capacity chart is limited to recent models and is intended to help determine how much gear lube to have on hand for service. Always change and service gear lube in accordance with your official factory service or owner's manual. Quantities shown are for reference only. Variations may indicate an incorrect model selection, improper service technique, or a more serious internal problem.
| Brand | Model | Cycle | Model Description | US Capacity | Metric Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury / Mariner | 75, 90 | 2 cycle | 3 cylinder | 22.5 oz | 665 mL |
| Mercury / Mariner | 100, 115, 125 | 2 cycle | 4 cylinder | 22.5 oz | 665 mL |
| Mercury / Mariner | 115 | 2 cycle | 3 cylinder Optimax | 22.5 oz | 665 mL |
| Mercury / Mariner | 135, 150 | 2 cycle | 2.0L | 22.5 oz | 665 mL |
| Mercury / Mariner | 150, 175, 200 | 2 cycle | 2.5L Carb/EFI/Optimax | 22.5 oz | 665 mL |
| Mercury / Mariner | 200, 225, 250 | 2 cycle | 3.0L Carb/EFI/Optimax | 27.0 oz | 798 mL |
| Force | 75 | 2 cycle | — | 12.0 oz | 355 mL |
| Force | 90, 120 | 2 cycle | — | 22.5 oz | 655 mL |
| Mercury / Mariner | 75 - 90 | Four Stroke | S/N 1B366822 & below | 22.5 oz | 665 mL |
| Mercury / Mariner | 75 - 90 | Four Stroke | S/N 1B366823 & above | 24.0 oz | 710 mL |
| Mercury / Mariner | 115 | Four Stroke | — | 24.0 oz | 710 mL |
| Mercury / Mariner | 135 / 150 / 175 | Four Stroke | Verado (RH rotation) | 32.8 oz | 970 mL |
| Mercury / Mariner | 150 EFI | Four Stroke | RH rotation | 26.4 oz | 780 mL |
| Mercury / Mariner | 200 | Four Stroke | Verado (RH rotation) | 32.8 oz | 970 mL |
| Mercury / Mariner | 225 EFI | Four Stroke | Standard gearcase | 39.0 oz | 1.15 L |
| Mercury / Mariner | 225 / 250 / 275 / 300 Verado | Four Stroke | 4.8" Diameter | 32.8 oz | 970 mL |
| Mercury / Mariner | 225 / 250 / 275 / 300 Verado | Four Stroke | 5.44" Diameter Sportmaster lower | 20.9 oz | 620 mL |
| Mercury / Mariner | 225 / 250 / 275 / 300 Verado | Four Stroke | 5.44" Diameter HD | 17.2 oz | 510 mL |
| Mercury / Mariner | 225 / 250 / 275 / 300 Verado | Four Stroke | 5.44" non-HD | 28.7 oz | 850 mL |
| MERCRUISER STERNDRIVES CAPACITY | |||||
| MerCruiser | Alpha 1 Gen 2 | 4 cycle | without Gear lube monitor | 1.22 qt | 1.16 L |
| MerCruiser | Alpha 1 Gen 2 | 4 cycle | with Round Gear lube monitor | 2.00 qt | 1.90 L |
| MerCruiser | Alpha 1 Gen 2 | 4 cycle | with Rectangular Gear lube Monitor | 1.75 qt | 1.66 L |
| MerCruiser | Bravo 1 | 4 cycle | without Gear lube monitor | 2.00 qt | 1.90 L |
| MerCruiser | Bravo 1 | 4 cycle | with Round Gear lube monitor | 3.25 qt | 3.07 L |
| MerCruiser | Bravo 1 | 4 cycle | with Rectangular Gear lube Monitor | 2.75 qt | 2.60 L |
| MerCruiser | Bravo 2 | 4 cycle | without Gear lube monitor | 2.50 qt | 2.40 L |
| MerCruiser | Bravo 2 | 4 cycle | with Round Gear lube monitor | 3.75 qt | 3.55 L |
| MerCruiser | Bravo 2 | 4 cycle | with Rectangular Gear lube Monitor | 3.25 qt | 3.07 L |
| MerCruiser | Bravo 3 | 4 cycle | without Gear lube monitor | 2.00 qt | 1.90 L |
| MerCruiser | Bravo 3 | 4 cycle | with Rectangular Gear lube Monitor | 3.00 qt | 2.84 L |
| MerCruiser | Blackhawk | 4 cycle | without Gear lube monitor | 1.75 qt | 1.66 L |