Evinrude E-TEC 200 to 300 hp (90° V6, 3.3 L and 3.4 L) service guide

Quick answers

What two-stroke oil does an Evinrude E-TEC 200 to 300 hp use?

Evinrude/Johnson XD100 (highly recommended for all conditions), XD50 or XD30; if these are not available, a TC-W3 certified oil. Below 32 °F (0 °C) use XD100. Oil ratio is EMM controlled: the TC-W3 setting is standard for all oils; the XD100 setting is a reduced oil rate that REQUIRES XD100 and is not available on all models. Set with Evinrude Diagnostics.

What gear oil does an Evinrude E-TEC 200 to 300 hp use, and how much?

HPF XR Gearcase Lubricant. No automotive gear lube or engine oil. Quantity: M2 counter rotation 35.8 fl oz (1060 ml); L2 type 32.5 fl oz (960 ml). M2 counter rotation 41 fl oz (1220 ml); L2 33.1 fl oz (980 ml). Fill slowly from the drain/fill hole until lube appears at the level hole.

What spark plug does an Evinrude E-TEC 200 to 300 hp use?

Champion QC8WEP, qty 6. Refer to the Emission Control Information label. Check the emission label before using. Gap: 0.028 ± 0.003 in.

How often should an Evinrude E-TEC 200 to 300 hp 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 to 300 hp?

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 to 300 hp?

500 ± 50 r/min, all models. RPM limit 6050.

What is the propeller nut torque on an Evinrude E-TEC 200 to 300 hp?

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). If the cotter pin holes do not line up, tighten further; never loosen. New cotter pin. Triple-Guard grease on the whole prop shaft.

Maintenance specs

Injection oil	Evinrude/Johnson XD100 (highly recommended for all conditions), XD50 or XD30; if these are not available, a TC-W3 certified oil. Below 32 °F (0 °C) use XD100. Oil ratio is EMM controlled: the TC-W3 setting is standard for all oils; the XD100 setting is a reduced oil rate that REQUIRES XD100 and is not available on all models. Set with Evinrude Diagnostics.
Fuel and oil filters	Water-sensing, water-separating fuel filter, replace every 300 hours or 3 years. Two serviceable oil filters: one in the oil injection tank and one in the oil supply line before the oil lift pump, replace every 300 hours or 3 years.
Gearcase lubricant	HPF XR Gearcase Lubricant. No automotive gear lube or engine oil.
Gearcase capacity	M2 counter rotation 35.8 fl oz (1060 ml); L2 type 32.5 fl oz (960 ml). M2 counter rotation 41 fl oz (1220 ml); L2 33.1 fl oz (980 ml). Fill slowly from the drain/fill hole 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. Install the level plug first, then the drain/fill plug.
Gearcase leak test (lube drained)	Pressure 3 to 6 psi (21 to 42 kPa); if no leak, raise to 16 to 18 psi (110 to 124 kPa). Vacuum: apply 3 to 5 in Hg (76 to 127 mm) with the pump; the gearcase must hold a minimum of 15 in Hg (381 mm).
Spark plug	Champion QC8WEP, qty 6. Refer to the Emission Control Information label. Check the emission label before using.
Spark plug gap	0.028 ± 0.003 in.
Spark plug torque (indexed)	15 ft·lb (20 N·m), Triple-Guard grease on the gasket. Index the open side of the ground electrode toward the injector: if not in the unshaded area, you may go up to 30 ft·lb (41 N·m) and no more; if it still will not index, try another plug.
Idle speed in gear (EMM controlled)	500 ± 50 r/min, all models. RPM limit 6050.
Thermostats	Two thermostats (one in each cylinder head), open at 143 °F (62 °C). Maximum temperature 190 °F (88 °C).
Water pressure	Spec tables: 200 / 225 / 250 (3.3 L) 20 psi minimum at 5000 r/min (2010: 11); 250 H.O. / 300 (3.4 L) 11 psi minimum at 5000 r/min (2010: 13; 2008: 11). 3.4 L idle 4-6 psi, 5000 r/min 18-25 psi, 5500 20-30 psi (2010: 77).
Anodes	Three anodes: stern bracket, propeller shaft bearing housing (inside the gearcase) and gearcase housing. Replace when eroded to two-thirds of original size; do not paint. 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). If the cotter pin holes do not line up, tighten further; never loosen. New cotter pin. Triple-Guard grease on the whole prop shaft.
Power trim and tilt (three ram)	Power Trim/Tilt & Power Steering Fluid or GM Dexron II ATF, level to the bottom of the fill plug threads. Capacity 21 fl oz. Fill cap 45 to 55 in·lb (5 to 6 N·m). Check every 3 years or 300 hours; cycle fully 5 times to purge air.

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 to 300 hp service manual; Evinrude E-TEC 250 to 300 hp service manual. Specs can change by model year and serial number, so always confirm your exact model from the serial tag on the clamp bracket.