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embasun 11-30-2009 09:29 AM
white plastic bottle on the engine
 
Hi all i have a small white plastic bottle on the right hand side of the engine at the top and it is empty what goes in it can anyone help


Thanks:(

ShabahZ280 11-30-2009 01:32 PM
Re: white plastic bottle on the engine
 
It's the gear oil reservoir, and it shouldn't be empty. That could be what's setting off your alarm. But I'd still take it to a mechanic to find out if that's the problem.

embasun 11-30-2009 01:49 PM
Re: white plastic bottle on the engine
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ShabahZ250 (Post 19380)
It's the gear oil reservoir, and it shouldn't be empty. That could be what's setting off your alarm. But I'd still take it to a mechanic to find out if that's the problem.
Thank you do you know what oil it is ??
is it the same as outboard gear oilAPI GL-4

Thank

dudders 11-30-2009 03:36 PM
Re: white plastic bottle on the engine
 
Hi Embusun, The item below is straight out of the Mercruiser Engine Owners Manual.
If you dont have one, become a contributing member and all sorts of manuals etc are available to you, absolutely essential reading, especially for beginners.
Hope this helps mate.


CHECKING DRIVE UNIT OIL
NOTE: Oil level will fluctuate during operation. Oil level should be checked with cold engine before starting.
1 Check gear lube monitor oil level. Keep oil level at or near FULL line. If any water is visible at the bottom of
monitor or appears at the oil fill/drain plug and/or if oil appears discolored, contact your Authorized Mercury Mer-
Cruiser Dealer immediately. Both conditions may indicate a water leak somewhere in the drive unit.
IMPORTANT: If more than 2 fl. oz. (59ml) of Quicksilver High Performance Gear Lube is required to fill
monitor, a seal may be leaking. Damage to drive unit may occur due to lack of lubrication. Contact your
Authorized Mercury MerCruiser Dealer for service.

Z 202 11-30-2009 04:55 PM
Re: white plastic bottle on the engine
 
Low reservoir doesn't necessarily mean a leak. Quite often whomever fills the drive may inadvertently left an air pocket in the drive itself, which will get filled up (from the reservoir) as the drive is operated. If the reservoir was low to begin with, it may just have drained whatever was left in there.

It will definately cause your alarm to sound continuously if it's empty.

I'd fill it up (with the correct lube) run it a bit and see if the level drops appreciably.

embasun 11-30-2009 06:47 PM
Re: white plastic bottle on the engine
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dudders (Post 19386)
Hi Embusun, The item below is straight out of the Mercruiser Engine Owners Manual.
If you dont have one, become a contributing member and all sorts of manuals etc are available to you, absolutely essential reading, especially for beginners.
Hope this helps mate.


CHECKING DRIVE UNIT OIL
NOTE: Oil level will fluctuate during operation. Oil level should be checked with cold engine before starting.
1 Check gear lube monitor oil level. Keep oil level at or near FULL line. If any water is visible at the bottom of
monitor or appears at the oil fill/drain plug and/or if oil appears discolored, contact your Authorized Mercury Mer-
Cruiser Dealer immediately. Both conditions may indicate a water leak somewhere in the drive unit.
IMPORTANT: If more than 2 fl. oz. (59ml) of Quicksilver High Performance Gear Lube is required to fill
monitor, a seal may be leaking. Damage to drive unit may occur due to lack of lubrication. Contact your
Authorized Mercury MerCruiser Dealer for service.
thank you very much for you help:wink_thumbup:


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