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  1. 10-28-2012, 07:00 AM #1
    jgd2305
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    Proper Gear Lube an capacity for my Optimax?

    2004 Optimax 135, serial number OT 932413. I can't find it in my manual, can anyone tell me the proper gear lube to use in my lower unit and the capacity?

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    #2 10-28-2012, 08:14 AM
    See this thread - http://www.bbcboards.net/mercury-mot...-much-oil.html
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    #3 10-28-2012, 09:29 AM
    Purchase one quart of Mercury or Quicksilver High Performance Gear lube (and a suitable pump).

    You will use less than 1 quart (normally around 22.5 oz on this model).


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    #4 10-29-2012, 09:14 PM
    Thank you as usual!
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