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Mercury Marine MCM 4.3L / MCM 4.3L EFI — Checking Closed Cooling System Coolant Level

Maintenance · Heat Exchanger / Coolant Reservoir

For the Mercury Marine MCM 4.3L / MCM 4.3L EFI, from the Mercury Marine service manual.

Before you start

  • Allow engine to cool before removing pressure cap; turn 1/4 turn to release pressure slowly

Procedure

  1. Coolant level in heat exchanger should be full (to bottom of filler neck).
  2. When reinstalling pressure cap, tighten until it contacts on filler neck.
  3. Coolant level should be between ADD and FULL marks on coolant recovery reservoir.

Source: Mercury Marine service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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