What kind of oil does a Mercury OptiMax 150 take?

Going forward, the Operation, Maintenance and Warranty manuals for OptiMax outboards will recommend Mercury OptiMax / DFI or Quicksilver DFI 2-Cycle engine oil to help maximize engine life and performance.

How much oil does an OptiMax use?

Optimax 225 uses approx 50:1 mix of Quicksilver Optimax Oil, so your 300 litres of fuel would have meant an average oil consumption of 6 litres.

How do you prime the oil pump on a Mercury OptiMax?

Re: Optimax oil pump priming take the cowling off(easier to hear the oil pump), turn the key on and shift from N to F between 5 and 10 times, you’ll hear the oil and fuel pumps run continuously for a minute or 2. and the break in is set for 2 hours under a certain minimum amount of load; on plane not idling around.

Is a 2006 Mercury Optimax a 2 stroke?

2-stroke) 150.

How do I bleed my Optimax oil system?

The correct way to bleed the optimax oil system is. Start engine with cowling off then slightly open the cap on the engine mounted oil tank until oil comes out, then snug cap. Done. Be SUPER CAREFUL not to overtighten cap, the threads can strip easy!

How much does a Mercury Optimax 200 hp weight?

497lbs

HP/kW	200 / 147
Engine Protection Operator Warning System	Low oil level Overheat Over-rev SmartCraft Engine Guardian
Compatible with Smartcraft Digital Technology	Yes
Shaft Length	XL – 25 in (635 mm)
Dry Weight * Lightest model available	497lbs / 225kg

How much does a Mercury 200 cost?

Mercury Marine 200L Fourstroke • $16,265 Mercury FourStroke engines deliver unsurpassed power and performance in an efficient, reliable package.

What happens if you put too much oil in a 2-stroke outboard?

Excess oil can produce a smoky exhaust, oil leaking out of the muffler, and sometimes loss of power. While not ideal, these issues can be fixed by simply replacing the fuel in the tank with properly mixed fuel. But running a two-cycle engine with too little oil can actually destroy the unit.

Do 2-stroke outboard engines need oil changes?

Being two-stroke engines, they have no crankcase oil to change, and have fewer moving parts than four-strokes; that means fewer parts that need maintenance, and fewer parts to fail.

Does the Optimax 150 have a reserve oil alarm?

Ran the Optimax 150 yesterday and to my delight I didn’t have a reserve oil alarm. Last thing I did to the 190 Nantucket was tighten down on the oil fill cap. Also, can’t help but comment on how easily the Optimax starts. It sounds like Mercury is using the same oil supply system in the OptiMax as they did in earlier motors.

Are there any problems with the Optimax 150?

But the diagnosis and the solution of the problem are a lot different. The complainee told that the Optimax 150 2007 model had 4 beep alarms going off without any visible problem. After spending a whole summer and almost $1000 in the shop, the problem still existed. Initially, the mechanic identified it as the problem of voltage drop.

Will this oil tank fit a 2006 150xl?

Thanks Yes, this oil tank will fit your engine. I have a 2006 150XL OPT serial number is 1B274302 is this the correct OEM reservoir for my engine? Hello, Yes, this will be the correct OEM part for your engine. Thank you I am looking for a new cap for this tank. My cap was cross threaded and is stripped.

Is this the correct OEM reservoir for MY 2006 150xl opt?

I have a 2006 150XL OPT serial number is 1B274302 is this the correct OEM reservoir for my engine? Hello, Yes, this will be the correct OEM part for your engine. Thank you I am looking for a new cap for this tank.