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This year we purchased a 2017 SPX...

M300
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This year we purchased a 2017 SPX 21OB.  It came with a 150HP Mercury Engine.  In the engine owners manual, the first oil change and lower unit gear case lubrication change is recommended at 100 hours.  My boating buddies keep telling me I should have the first change done at 20 hours and then 100 hours thereafter.  Yahama 150HP engines recommend at the first 20 hour mark.  Who is correct?  And does it matter?  thx. 

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Orca
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Our owner's manual for a 2015 Merc Alpha One 220hp said first change at 20, as did our dealer. Apparently the break-in period those first 20 hours can let a lot of manufacturing crud out into the system. Better safe than sorry.

rjlitt
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Have a 2017 SPX19OB with 150 and dealer recommended 1st change at 20 hours... RJ

TimboSlice
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20 hours, 20 hours, 20 hours