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Hi pychey,

I have the 2010 180 challenger with the 255hp engine. As far as fuel mileage goes, when crusing at 30mph @ 6000 rpms, I can get at least 3.5 hrs of driving. Therefore, approx. 100 mile range.
If you travel over or under 30mph your fuel consumption increases dramatically.
As for the beeps, the only time I have gotten the 4 beeps is when I have left the key in when the engine is off. It starts about 10 mins after you shut down the engine telling you the power is still on. I think if you dont have any codes displayed there shouldnt be a problem.

P.S. Its hard keeping the boat at 30mph, you just cant help opening it up once in a while.

I'm sure that there is grease in the jet pump, not oil. Older model pumps had oil. Most people recommend that the impeller cover be taken off and checked for water leakage before storage. Not sure how often to change the grease. 23ml (0.8 U.S. oz) of JET PUMP BEARING GREASE (BRP P/N 293 550 032) is required and is placed inside the cover before reinstalling.
To access the grease you have to remove the 3 retaining screws from the impeller cover. No grease zerts. The screws should be tightened to 7.5 Nm.
If the cover is removed and reinstalled a leak test should be performed. This involves a vacuum/pressure pump and pressure cap both available from BRP.
Hope this helps

I have a 2010 challenger 180 SE. I bought it new this spring and it now has 35 hrs. I have no problems with the boat cavitating. The boat takes off from the start at WOT without any issue. There must be something that the dealer is overlooking.