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Jan 04, 2025 - 08:55 PM
To find out how many hours are on your Mercury outboard, you can check the engine’s hour meter or connect it to a diagnostic system, depending on the model year.
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Newer models (2000s and later): Most Mercury outboards have a built-in electronic hour meter that can be accessed via the display on your dashboard or a multifunction gauge. If your setup doesn’t include this, a mechanic can use a diagnostic tool to read the engine hours from the onboard computer.
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Older models (pre-2000s): These typically don’t have electronic hour meters, but many owners install aftermarket hour meters to track usage. If one wasn’t installed, there’s no definitive way to know the hours without records of usage or maintenance logs.
Keeping track of engine hours is essential for staying on top of maintenance schedules, so if you don’t have an hour meter, it’s worth adding one—it’ll save you guesswork in the long run!
