I am now an owner of a bass boat and I am loving it. I just purchased a 2006 Nitro 482 SC with a 115 HP Mercury Optimax on the back. I am still learning things about the boat and one very crucial thing I need to know is how to fill the oil reservoir tank? Also what kind of oil should be used? Any and all help is welcomed.
Thanks! Bill
hello Bill and welcome to Ultimate Bass and glad to have you here and good luck with your boat.
Bill
Welcome to the UtimateBass Family we're glad you're here ~c~
I'm sure when the Nitro and Mercury guys see this they have the answer for you.
Welcome aboard Bill! ~c~
It's a practice of mine to find out from the previous owner what they used. Not that I will always continue using what they used but at least I'll know. I'm not a Merc man but I'd guess they used a TCW3 (synthetic blend 2-cycle oil) outboard oil. I believe the Mercury has a small oil reservoir under the cowling of the engine in addition to a oil tank in the battery/bilge area. Just remove the cap from the tank and fill her up. Don't overfill. Same on the reservoir under the cowling. -Jim
Congrats on the new ride!
I would fill it with a funnel, if you can get one down to it. May have to have a long snout on it.
For oil, I usually buy Quicksilver Brand. They have specific oils for Carburetor motors, fuel injected, etc...