omc stern drive oil color

[mfox114]

I just purchased a 1987 bayliner capri with a 2.3L engine with a omc drive and was wondering what color the drive oil should be mine looks like mustard and dont think that normal it also has a nasty smell too it.

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: omc stern drive oil color

You are right to question this.But if the boat is new to you,the best thing is to put the correct oil in,use it.Then look again.<br /><br />God knows what the previous oil was.Or what it should smell like.<br /><br />DHP

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: omc stern drive oil color

Added thought,make sure you fill the drive properly.There is a 'dip stick' in the top of the upper gearcase.<br /><br />DHP

 

[mfox114]

Re: omc stern drive oil color

Do you think it is fine to run it for about 10 or 15 minutes i just bought the boat and it runs great it just needs alot of cosmetic work and i want to take it to the lake to make sure everything works before i invest the time in it, i won it on ebay for real cheap and did not water test it just ran it. Do you think it would seize up the drive in a couple of minutes?

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: omc stern drive oil color

If the drive is low on oil,yes you will need big $$$$$.How long would you run your car engine without oil? A few minutes ?<br />DHP

 

[RC]

Re: omc stern drive oil color

Should be green in color. Mustard can't be good.

 

[Hunt]

Re: omc stern drive oil color

Did you run it with muffs on it? If you ran the motor without supplying water to the outdrive you probably damaged the impeller. Running it for ten minutes with a faulty impeller could cetainly do extensive damage to the motor. Take the time to properly inspect the boat or it will cost you a bundle of cash in short order. Thousands! Buy a manual. I am sure one of these guys can tell you which manual to buy. Dont waste money on a cheap manual. Spend a day searching the archives on this site, you will learn much valuable info and save yourself money.

 

[mfox114]

Re: omc stern drive oil color

Its full of oil in it just checked the dip stick, any suggestions as to getting to old oil out i dont see a drain plug or do you just pump it out?

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: omc stern drive oil color

I think you have reached the point where you need the manual.I prefer the original factory one.<br /><br />DHP

 

[KaGee]

Re: omc stern drive oil color

I use Pennsoil Marine gear lube and it is a mustard like color... if that helps you at all.

 

[marunr]

Re: omc stern drive oil color

If you don't fill it properly, from the middle "fill" hole, the chances are good you will destroy the drive. Buy a manual asap!

 

[Manipulator]

Re: omc stern drive oil color

Every year I change mine. When I change mine it is always black. Goes in clear, comes out black. Its always been that way. Why would this stuff turn black (OMC 800)? Does the exhaust flow through the gear box or something?

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: omc stern drive oil color

Black oil is usually heavy use oil.Maybe do a change 1/2 way thru the season.Think about the color of your car engine oil if you don't change often enough.<br /><br />DHP