How to Winterize Mercruiser 8.1L 496 Sterndrive Marine Engines

Boat winterization is something that many Boat Owners choose to perform on their own. At www.perfprotech.com/ we provide a complete library of technical articles and videos aimed at helping the Do-it-Yourself boat owner to keep their ownership costs as low as possible. Mercruiser Parts Diagrams Catalog www.perfprotech.com/mercruiser-parts-finder/collec… MerCruiser Cooling Systems www.perfprotech.com/buy-fresh-water-closed-cooling… Winterization Products www.perfprotech.com/boat-motor-winterization/categ… Video Timeline Overview - 0:01 - 0:39 Treating the Fuel for Storage - 0:40 - 1:30 Removing the Propeller - 1:31 - 3:27 Draining the Gear Lube - 3:30 - 4:42 Draining the Sea Water from the Engine - 4:43 - 8:40 Changing the Engine Oil - 8:42 - 13:29 Refilling the Gear Lube - 13:38 - 15:14 Running the Engine on Propylene Glycol - 15:15 - 15:59 Recheck Oil Levels - 16:00 - 17:05 Labeling the Engine that Winterization is Complete - 17:06 - 17:54 Reinstalling the Propellers - 17:55 - 18:56 Battery Storage - 18:57 - 19:46 Engine Specifications - 19:47 - 20:00

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