Why Change 4 Stroke Outboard Motor Oil?
On 4 stroke outboard engines, other than checking your oil level at regular intervals, changing the oil is the next most important task. Regular oil changes will prolong the outboards life. You can do this task yourself without too much trouble. Just remember to think in a methodical manner and have everything at hand before starting. Here are the steps you need to take to change your outboard motor’s oil. 1. Always follow the outboard manufacturers recommended maintenance schedule. For example, for small outboards the oil would normally be changed every 50 hours. For large horse power outboard engines this may be every 100 hours. If you do not use the outboard very much and do not keep a record of the number of hours that it is in use, then always change the oil every year. 2. Gather around you a number of useful tools. A large screwdriver, adjustable spanner, a socket set with a box spanner, an oil filter wrench, a funnel, a bucket or some kind of container to hold the old oil, the n
