How Do You Change The Oil On An Outboard Motor?
Outboard motors, such as those used with boats, are lubricated by an oil and gas mixture, or by adding oil separately to the engine. Older outboards that use an oil-and-gas mixture are called two-stroke motors, while newer outboards that require oil added separately are called four-stroke engines. A four-stroke engine is the only type of outboard motor that requires oil changes. Pull the boat out of the water and put it on a trailer in order to access the outboard engine. Move the boat to a location where work can be done on the engine. Remove the engine cover, which is secured by one or two latches. Pull down on the latch and remove the cover by lifting it straight up. Examine the oil dipstick in the crankcase. Pull out the dipstick and wipe off the oil. Reinsert the dipstick and pull it back out to to examine the oil. If the oil has a dark color, it needs to be changed. Trim the motor all of the way up so that the oil can easily drain out from the crankcase. Push the trim button on t
