Evinrude E-TEC 200 / 225 / 250 (2008, 90° V6 3.3 L) service guide

Quick answers

What two-stroke oil does an Evinrude E-TEC 200 / 225 / 250 use?

Evinrude/Johnson XD100 (highly recommended), XD50 or XD30; if not available, a TC-W3 certified oil. Oil ratio is EMM controlled (TC-W3 or XD100 setting in Evinrude Diagnostics).

What gear oil does an Evinrude E-TEC 200 / 225 / 250 use, and how much?

HPF XR Gearcase Lubricant; HPF Pro in high performance or commercial applications. Quantity: M type 44.0 fl oz (1300 ml); M2 type 38.9 fl oz (1150 ml); M counter rotation 41 fl oz (1220 ml); L type 33.1 fl oz (980 ml). Fill from the bottom until lube appears at the level hole.

What spark plug does an Evinrude E-TEC 200 / 225 / 250 use?

Champion QC10WEP, qty 6. Refer to the Emission Control Information label.

How often should an Evinrude E-TEC 200 / 225 / 250 be serviced?

The factory schedule lists: Every 300 hours or every three years. In Hawaiʻi's salt water we do a full yearly service every 200 hours or 1 year, whichever comes first, and a new engine needs its first (break-in) service.

When should the water pump impeller be replaced on an Evinrude E-TEC 200 / 225 / 250?

The factory schedule says to inspect it at 300 hours. In Hawaiʻi's warm salt water we replace it every 200 hours or 1 year, whichever comes first, because a worn impeller is the most common cause of overheating.

What is the idle speed of an Evinrude E-TEC 200 / 225 / 250?

500 ± 50 r/min. RPM limit 6050.

What is the propeller nut torque on an Evinrude E-TEC 200 / 225 / 250?

With keeper 70 to 80 ft·lb (95 to 109 N·m); without keeper 120 to 144 in·lb (13.6 to 16.3 N·m); line up the cotter pin by tightening, never loosen.

Maintenance specs

Injection oil	Evinrude/Johnson XD100 (highly recommended), XD50 or XD30; if not available, a TC-W3 certified oil. Oil ratio is EMM controlled (TC-W3 or XD100 setting in Evinrude Diagnostics).
Fuel and oil filters	Water-sensing, water-separating fuel filter; two serviceable oil filters (oil tank and supply line before the lift pump). Replace every 300 hours or 3 years.
Gearcase lubricant	HPF XR Gearcase Lubricant; HPF Pro in high performance or commercial applications
Gearcase capacity	M type 44.0 fl oz (1300 ml); M2 type 38.9 fl oz (1150 ml); M counter rotation 41 fl oz (1220 ml); L type 33.1 fl oz (980 ml). Fill from the bottom until lube appears at the level hole.
Gearcase level and drain/fill plugs	60 to 84 in·lb (7 to 9.5 N·m), new seals
Gearcase leak test (lube drained)	Pressure 3 to 6 psi (21 to 42 kPa), then 16 to 18 psi (110 to 124 kPa). Vacuum 3 to 5 in Hg (76 to 127 mm); must hold a minimum of 15 in Hg (381 mm).
Spark plug	Champion QC10WEP, qty 6. Refer to the Emission Control Information label.
Spark plug torque (indexed)	15 ft·lb (20 N·m); to index you may go up to 30 ft·lb (41 N·m) and no more
Idle speed in gear (EMM controlled)	500 ± 50 r/min. RPM limit 6050.
Thermostats	143 °F (62 °C); maximum temperature 190 °F (88 °C)
Water pressure	11 psi minimum at 5000 r/min
Anodes	Propeller shaft bearing housing anode screws 108 to 132 in·lb (12 to 15 N·m).
Propeller nut	With keeper 70 to 80 ft·lb (95 to 109 N·m); without keeper 120 to 144 in·lb (13.6 to 16.3 N·m); line up the cotter pin by tightening, never loosen

Service schedule

The factory maintenance intervals, with what is replaced and what is checked at each. Rows marked Hawaiʻi are our shop's yearly service for salt water use.

1. Every 200 hours or 1 year (our Hawai‘i yearly service) Hawai‘i

   Replace: fuel filter, oil filter, gear case oil, gear case plug gaskets, propeller cotter pin, water pump impeller

   Check: spark plugs, anodes

2. Every 300 hours or every three years

   Replace: fuel filter, oil filter, gear case oil, gear case plug gaskets, propeller cotter pin, water pump impeller

   Check: spark plugs, anodes

We replace the water pump impeller at every service from 200 hours up, which can be sooner than the factory schedule, because of Hawaiʻi’s warm salt water.

Source: Evinrude E-TEC 200 / 225 / 250 hp workshop manual. Specs can change by model year and serial number, so always confirm your exact model from the serial tag on the clamp bracket.