Mercury Technical Database

Mercury 175hp V6 EFI

Name: Mercury 175hp V6 EFI Outboard Motor (2000)
Brand: Mercury
Availability: OutOfStock

175 HP 2000 2-Stroke Discontinued ✓ Service Data Verified

Smaller Model 175hp Verado (L4)

Current Model 175hp V6 EFI

Larger Model 175hp V6 OptiMax

General Specifications

HP / kW 175 HP / 130.4 kW

Displacement 2507 cc (153.0 cu in.)

Cylinders 6 (V6 60°)

WOT RPM 5000 - 5600

Weight 184 kg / 406 lbs

Drive & Lower Unit

Gear Ratio 1.87:1

Shaft Length 20", 25"

Electrical System

Alternator Output 720 Watts

Starting System Electric

Technical Maintenance Toolkit

Verified service specifications for the Mercury 175hp V6 EFI (2000)

Lubrication

Engine Oil

TC-W3 2-Stroke

Gearcase Lube 665 ml

Ignition System

Spark Plug

NGK BUZ8H

Gap Setting 0.040"

Firing Order 1-2-3-4

Performance Specs

Idle RPM 700 ± 50

WOT Range 5000-5600

Alternator 720W

Standard Maintenance Intervals

20H Break-in Service

100H Annual Tune-up

300H Water Pump & Seals

Identification

The serial number for the Mercury 175hp V6 EFI is typically found on a plate located on the transom bracket.

Technical Toolkit

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Maintenance Compatibility

These models share common service parts with the Mercury 175hp V6 EFI:

Model Evolution

History of the Mercury 175HP series over the years:

2008 175hp Verado (L4) 2010 175hp V6 OptiMax

Category Discovery

All 175HP Motors Full Mercury Index 2000s Archive

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Reference Data

Information compiled from Mercury Marine factory service manuals and original sales literature published in 2000.