Mercury 150hp FourStroke Outboard: The Ease of Maintenance

[@JerryChanD]

Last year I have done the regular service for my friend's Mercury four-stroke 115, after I just took the video that Mercury printed on the outboard with QR code, I done the whole 100 hours service within 90 minutes with the first time. Sure I know about the four-stroke outboard servicing because I owned a Yamaha four-stroke, something similar but Mercury's design excellent job on this regular job! All the place very handy and as this AD said, it nothing mess up with oil, a huge plus for servicing these powerful outboards.

[@timrowlett5451]

Very helpful and nice presentation

[@dmckimmey1]

i find this very helpful. It reminds me of being in the army. They tell you how to do everything. I've noticed some motors have picture locations of where the soak plug, oil, impeller and such are.

[@jamesglavich1426]

It would be a major improvement to put a small access door for the dip stick for checking the engine oil "Every Time" it is used. I just bought a 2023 boat and 150 Mercury four stroke, and it is not real easy to remove the upper cowling as you called it. It would be a lot harder for a boat that stays in the water all the time, with the latch being in the back. Just a small complaint on a great engine.

[@MercuryMarine]

Great feedback, James. We've added similar doors to some higher horsepower products that we've released, such as the 175hp-300hp and the V12, and we'll forward these remarks to our product engineers for the engines below 175hp. Thank you!

[@kennethbarber1429]

@@MercuryMarine I second the comment about the dipstick. It should be accessible from the front of the engine and by a separate smaller door. Removing the cowling, particularly when the boat is in the water, is a pain.

[@Maynardd]

No kidding? I didn’t realize a 150 did not have the access door. I have the access door on my 250. It’s great! Can also add oil right there if needed.

[@jeffandkarenyurack7831]

Great video. Did it all myself this year. Any videos on winterization?

[@Mr91495osh]

My next outboard.

[@seanwadelius4968]

Good Video with some great info. I have a 200 Verado XL L4 and am looking for vids on that model for engine oil change. Maybe that could be a next project for Mercury as it is slightly different.

[@davidrose9955]

Thank you

[@Mr91495osh]

You didn’t mention grease joints and how about spraying the interior with silicone spray.

[@hoosierLowe]

where can i buy genuine mercury maintenance parts like the 100hr kit etc???

[@MercuryMarine]

Mercury Precision Parts, such as maintenance kits, can be purchased through any Mercury Marine dealer. Visit the link below to locate a dealer near you. 😊 www.mercurymarine.com/us/en/find-a-dealer

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

, if you're in really dirty muddy water don't use that flusher running out on the muffs or stick the lower unit down in a barrel of water and run up to operating temperature I'm talking from first-hand experience with Suzuki's

[@answerace]

Any dielectric grease in the sparkplug boot? I'm about to change plugs in a 2018 Mercury 150 4S. Thanks.

[@MercuryMarine]

We do not recommend the use of dielectric grease in the spark plug boot.

[@johnwinter2110]

New to boating, love my Mercury. One question, how can I tell how many hours on my motor? Excellent video.

[@hoosierLowe]

@@johnwinter2110 get vessel view

[@Mr91495osh]

Impressive!

[@raymondsomers2474]

What is the diesel on the battery line ror

[@tbassrage1866]

Why are mercury oil filters so over priced? Is there some space aged filter media inside that a car filter does not have?

[@Foes1969]

Its not so easy for the bottom spark plug. Tried to remove the side panels today to replace the plugs with no success. Have a video on how to remove side panel?

[@MercuryMarine]

The bottom plug can be a bit tricky on some models. For instructions on removing the bottom cowling, we recommend getting an engine service manual. There may be videos on KZbin showing the process, but nothing that we have produced.

[@gabynieves8542]

What happens if I turn the oil drain valve to much and break the seal?

[@MercuryMarine]

The oil drain valve can be replaced or rebuilt using new seals, both of which are available through your local Mercury Marine dealer. If you need help locating a dealer, please visit our dealer locator using the link below. 😊 www.mercurymarine.com/us/en/find-a-dealer

[@kzdoezit7410]

Does this apply to 2021 and up 150 Pro XS?

[@MercuryMarine]

Yes, those models would also be included.

[@steverice7699]

Which is the correct prop to use on a 24 foot tri-toon Premier Sunsation 240. I have a 4 stroke Mercury 150 and I have cavitation problems with the prop that is on it. The pontoon weighs about 2350 lbs

[@rjftransport2682]

steve rice my 24 ft runs s 15.25 x 15P mercury blackmax you may hafto lower motor 1 hole

[@nolbcard1]

Me gustaria saber cuantas horas de uso se puede esperar de este motor en toda su vida util . Estoy por comprar uno de segunda mano con 1200hs, no se si es mucho o poco. El motor esta bien mantenido y suena perfectamente bien. Gracias

[@tiffanycollins6559]

Ours has 50 hours on it and we bought it and had it on water twice and it is locked up!

[@ryanwilliam8654]

The shop at cabalas in Sidney just told me that doing my own oil changes and stern drive fluid changed VOIDS my warranty???!!!???

[@MercuryMarine]

Hello Ryan! Mercury Marine does not require routine maintenance to be performed by your Mercury Marine dealer. In your operator's guide, in the Maintenance section, we specifically call out the items to be addressed by your Mercury Marine dealer. Routine tasks such as engine oil changes, gear lube changes, lubrication of propeller shafts, etc., can all be performed using Mercury Marine Precision Parts in your garage or driveway. Give our customer service team a shout if you have any questions or would like more information. 🙂

[@timmorris6396]

Where can i order the 12MM oil drain hose? Is there a product number for this?

[@tomcat6918]

comes with the oil change kit from mercury

[@liamp4169]

hola. quisiera saber cual es la diferencia de un 150 hp fourstroke de uno del mismo hp. pero seapro .. saludos desde chile

[@MercuryMarine]

+Juan 777 El 150 hp SeaPro está diseñado para extender la vida del motor en altas hora y aplicaciones comerciales duras. La gama de apuntalamiento gama se ha cambiado para 4800-5300 (que proporciona una mayor vida útil). El motor SeaPro viene de serie con mayores montajes superiores de durómetro lo cual aumenta la durabilidad. El SeaPro también viene con un SC1000 SystemTach y separador de agua del filtro de combustible en el cuadro - proporcionando todo en la caja. Este motor proporciona al usuario una solución simple al hacer el pedido.

[@RaffySalvador-ft9zm]

Lower unit 150 Mercury

[@dredwards390]

No coil packs?

[@وليدالعبدولي-م1ب]

ممكن شرح مترجم

[@fredrickhancock6311]

how do you take the top of the engine hood off

[@MercuryMarine]

+Fredrick Hancock Thanks for the comment Fredrick! To remove the top cowl, pull the latch in the rear of the engine towards you, lift up, and tilt the cowl forward to release. You can also watch our Verado 6-Cylinder Oil Change video and approximately 52 seconds we walk through the process. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bInYc6uLqa2ppsk

[@barryguffey4087]

Mercury 115 fuel filter

[@erikmiller9944]

Where's the thermostat?

[@MercuryMarine]

The thermostat on this engine is located within the thermostat housing at the top of the engine, next to the flywheel. If you follow the large-diameter cooling hose to the top of the engine, it will lead you directly to it.

[@reelumn]

I wish the guy that design this engine had to work on it on the water. First you not going to get the cowling off from inside the boat because the latch is center in the very back. Let's talk number 4 plug oh ya it's under and behind the bottom cowling. If you going work on the fuel rail thr bottom bolt is behind a sensor. That just worst design I ever seen. Sorry mercury 4 out 10 star 🌟

[@mattc677]

This where the most unreliable and poorly warrantied outboard motors in the world come from. YAY! Mercury your 1.2 star consumer reports rating is well deserved!

[@jhanick]

consumer reports does not rate boat engines. where did you get your rating from?

[@mattc677]

@@jhanick www.consumeraffairs.com/boats/mercury.html Joe, Sorry it looks like Mercury is up to a whopping 1.5 star rating now! Better change my comment asap. God do I hate these engines.

[@NATJWIL27]

@@mattc677 This is a sorry imitation of Consumer Report. Get the fact straight before committing.

[@mattc677]

@@NATJWIL27 www.consumeraffairs.com/boats/mercury.html There's the link dude. It was 1.2 stars when I wrote my post. Mercury engines are garbage.

[@NATJWIL27]

@@mattc677 Look, it was CONSUMER AFFAIR,(NOT CONSUMER REPORT). Different Agencys. Joe's Right CR doesn't rate boat engines

[@hunteroriginalceilingfans4006]

Orrrr. You could toss it and get an Evinrude. No maintainence for 3 or 5 years

[@terryogletree2128]

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