Re: Johnson 110 VRO kills itself
lower unit lube change - once a year - I do it before the first freeze, so in case it took on some water in there it won't bust up my gearcase: there's two screw-in plugs on the starboard side, a drain hole and a vent hole.<br />1. remove drain plug<br />2. remove vent plug - let some of the oil run over your fingers - look for metal. A small amount of shavings is normal - the drain plug is magnetized so there will be some on there. Used oil is usually dark gray or black. If it's streaky or milky, you've got water in it & need seals.<br />3. get a lower unit lube pump whereever you buy your lube (about $5). It has a hose that screws into the drain hole. Pump oil in until it starts to come out the top.<br />4. install the vent plug.<br />5. remove the pump hose and install the drain plug.<br />6. remove the vent plug and top off the oil level if needed - it should be up to the bottom of the vent hole.<br /><br />welcome to the forum!
