Outboard Care

Outboard Care

Taking care of your outboard is key to maximizing your time on the water.

V6 / V8 FourStroke Engine Maintenance

Step-by-step videos to help you maintain your V6 / V8 FourStroke Engine.

• Flushing
• Oil change
• Changing gear lube
• Changing fuel filter

Verado 6-Cylinder Engine Maintenance

Step-by-step videos to help you maintain your 6-cylinder Mercury Verado.

• Fuel filter
• Checking engine oil
• Maintenance decal overview

150hp FourStroke Engine Maintenance

Step-by-step videos to help you maintain your 150hp FourStroke Engine.

75-115hp FourStroke Engine Maintenance

Step-by-step videos to help you maintain your 75-115hp FourStroke Engine.

40-60hp FourStroke Engine Maintenance

Step-by-step videos to help you maintain your 40-60hp FourStroke Engine.

15-20hp EFI Engine Maintenance

Step-by-step videos to help you maintain your 15-20hp EFI Engine.

Fight Water Spots with Spotless Shine

See how easy it is to remove unsightly water spots with Mercury All-In-One Spotless Shine. It’s a simple, effective way to keep the fiberglass, metal, plastic and rubber surfaces of your boat and engine clean, shiny and protected.

Engine Cowl Care Explained

Ever wonder how you can remove stubborn water spots from your engine cowl? Wired2Fish host, Scott Glorvigan, explains how to keep your Mercury outboard engine cowl looking brand new with Mercury Cowl Finish Compound.

Verado Break In Procedure Explained

Wired2Fish host, Scott Glorvigan, explains the Verado "break-in" procedure. If you are a new Verado outboard engine owner, be sure to follow these basic procedures from first idle to a full 8 hour break-in.

Outboard Care FAQs

View our Frequently Asked Questions related to Mercury outboards.

Find your local Mercury Dealer

Mercury has an extensive network of factory-trained dealers to help answer any questions you may have. Your authorized Mercury Marine dealer is your "go-to" for all things Mercury.

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