Mercury 865281A02 38" Drain Oil Hose Kit

Mercury-MerCruiser 32-865281A02 Oil Drain Hose Kit

The Mercury-MerCruiser 32-865281A02 Oil Drain Hose Kit is a genuine OEM replacement kit for select MerCruiser MCM V-8 engines. This kit is designed for 1996 and newer MCM V-8 engines with metric M12 / 12 mm oil pan drain plug threads.

This oil drain hose kit includes a special tether that allows the oil drain hose to be pulled out through the boat’s bilge drain hole for engine oil draining. The boat must be removed from the water before using this drain feature.

Product Features:

• Genuine OEM Mercury-MerCruiser oil drain hose kit
• Fits select 1996 and newer MCM V-8 engines
• Designed for metric M12 / 12 mm oil pan drain plug threads
• Includes special tether for pulling the oil drain hose through the bilge drain hole
• Helps make engine oil draining cleaner and more accessible where specified
• Direct replacement where part number 32-865281A02 is specified
• Built to Mercury Marine fit, function, and performance standards

Product Details:

• Brand: Mercury-MerCruiser
• Manufacturer Part Number: 32-865281A02
• Part Type: Oil Drain Hose Kit
• Drain Plug Thread Size: Metric M12 / 12 mm
• Application: Select 1996 and newer MerCruiser MCM V-8 engines
• System: Engine oil drain system

Fits Select MerCruiser Applications:

• 1996 and newer MCM V-8 engines with metric M12 / 12 mm oil pan drain plug threads

Includes:

• Oil drain hose assembly
• Special tether for routing hose through the boat bilge drain hole

Important Use Note: The boat must be removed from the water before pulling the oil drain hose through the bilge drain hole and draining engine oil.

Service Note: Follow your Mercury-MerCruiser service manual for oil drain hose installation, thread sealing requirements, routing, securing, oil draining, refill capacity, and final leak inspection.

Fitment Note: Oil drain hose kit fitment should be verified by engine model, model year, oil pan drain plug thread size, parts diagram, and existing part number before ordering. Please confirm this oil drain hose kit is correct for your 1996 or newer MerCruiser MCM V-8 engine before purchasing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mercury-MerCruiser 32-865281A02 Oil Drain Hose Kit used for?

The Mercury-MerCruiser 32-865281A02 Oil Drain Hose Kit is a genuine OEM replacement kit for select MerCruiser MCM V-8 engines. It provides an oil drain hose that can be routed through the boat's bilge drain hole using the included tether, making engine oil draining more accessible where this drain feature is specified.

Which MerCruiser engines does the 32-865281A02 Oil Drain Hose Kit fit?

This oil drain hose kit is designed for select 1996 and newer MerCruiser MCM V-8 engines with metric M12 / 12 mm oil pan drain plug threads. Verify that your engine has the specified M12 / 12 mm oil pan drain plug threads and that part number 32-865281A02 is specified for your application before installation.

What does the tether included with this oil drain hose kit do?

The special tether allows the oil drain hose to be pulled through the boat's bilge drain hole. This provides a way to route the hose outside the boat for engine oil draining where the feature is supported by the application. The boat must be removed from the water before using this drain feature.

What size oil pan drain plug threads does this kit use?

The Mercury-MerCruiser 32-865281A02 Oil Drain Hose Kit is designed for oil pan drain plug threads measuring metric M12 / 12 mm. This thread specification is part of the application requirements, so confirm the oil pan drain plug thread size on your MerCruiser MCM V-8 engine before purchasing or installing the kit.

What is included with the Mercury-MerCruiser 32-865281A02 Oil Drain Hose Kit?

The kit includes an oil drain hose assembly and a special tether for routing the hose through the boat's bilge drain hole. These components provide the hose and routing feature described for the applicable MerCruiser MCM V-8 engine oil drain system.

Can the oil drain hose be used while the boat is in the water?

No. The product description specifically states that the boat must be removed from the water before using the oil drain feature through the bilge drain hole. Follow the applicable equipment owner's manual and product instructions when using the oil drain hose kit.

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