Lower Gearcase Lube Change on 2012 E-TEC 90hp

[OconeeRich]

I purchased my 90hp before this season and was told by my E-Tec dealer that it was a good idea to change the lower gearcase lube every year. I have about 50 hours on the engine now. I know the manual shows three years for first service, would you suggest changing the lubricant, prior to that 3 year (300) first service? If so, what lube do they suggest an owner use for the E-Tec?  Is there a web site that shows this procedure?

[John_Gervais]

The Evinrude HPF Pro gear lube is recommended for all E-TEC models.

It is one of the best marine gear lubes available today.

It's up to you whether or not you change the lube every year, but it is not needed until the 3 year or 300 hour mark, which ever comes first. At the very least, you should remove the propeller and make sure no fishing line has gotten caught and wrapped around the prop-shaft. This would damage the seal and cause an oil leak. If you were to find fishing line around the prop-shaft, then it would be advisable to check/change the gear lube to ensure water has not entered the gearcase.

Regarding the oil change procedure, we are in the middle of filming a video for this. If you're not in a rush to change the gear lube, we will post the video on this site in the near future.

Hope this helps,

-John

[OconeeRich]

Thank You John for your reply!

I will wait until the video post shows up on this site. Appreciate your thoughts.

[John_Gervais]

OconeeRich,

The video has been posted. Click the link below.

Video Link

Hope this helps you!

-John

[OconeeRich]

John,

Thanks so much for the Video it was very helpful.

OconeeRich

[andrewetec]

how much lube in ounces for 90 hp 2011 lower end?

[BluewaterBill]

The volume of oil varies with the model number. what is the engine model number?

[andrewetec]

I own a e90DPLlI

[BluewaterBill]

31.6 oz. of Evinrude HPF-Pro lower unit oil

[andrewetec]

Thanks for the info