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AnchorbayDon
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Oil
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9/12/2004 9:12:40 PM
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Unless you use the boat daily (like the marine police, etc), you should only need to change your crankcase oil once per year. I suggested that it be done as part of winterization in the Fall to prevent an acidic condition from developing.
The normal maintenance cycle for us is to change oil, filter, fuel filter, if necessary, and gear lube in the Fall. We also run POTABLE antifreeze through the block, fog the carbeurator or throttle body intake to lube the internals of the fuel system, and put stablizer in the fuel tank.
There is a debate whether to store the boat with the fuel tank full or empty. By filling the tank, you will reduce condensation. By storing it with an almost empty tank, you will likely get some condensation but have less old fuel to deal with in the Spring. Who is right???????
In the Fall is also a good time to replace the impeller since this usuallyu requires a changeout of lower unit lubricant. (Impellers should be changed, proactively every other year to prevent serious problems and lost weekends. If your anodes are shot (these are the sacrificial metal pieces attached to your outdrive, in most cases), replace them before you have problems.
You should probably save any plug changing or tuneup activities until Spring when it will be just before you get to enjoy a well tuned motor.
If you need help with any of this or if you need an impeller or anode, contact the dealer where you bought the engine or any local marina.
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