marine grade oil

[not enuf toys]

after changing the fuel pump its prob a good idea to change out the oil.

having a hard time finding marine oil in my area. Is it really needed? why?

 

[achris]

Re: marine grade oil

No.. Any good quality engine oil in the 25W-40 range is good enough....

Chris......

 

[agallant80]

Re: marine grade oil

Oh god here we go again with the oil threads

Some people will tell you that your boat will blow up and the rapture will start if you use anything else besides marine grade oil, some people say that the use what ever is on sale and it works just fine. I use Mobil one 15-40. If I can't find it I look for anything xx-40

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: marine grade oil

after changing the fuel pump its prob a good idea to change out the oil.

having a hard time finding marine oil in my area. Is it really needed? why?

Probably not,

But to be fair, to get all the info without any opinions added, read the following info and you can probably make up your own mind.

Certification - FC-W

http://www.nmma.org/assets/cabinets...Certification Procedure Manual (9 06) (2).pdf


After studying the above info, It appears that an FC-W type oil might be best if you operate in a salt water environment and leave your boat in the water for long periods of time.


Most of us do not use an NMMA FC-W type oil.

Just about every oil has been tried in sterndrive engines successfully.


Regards,


Rick

 

[achris]

Re: marine grade oil

HA, I was wondering how long it would take you... Can't stay away from an oil thread, hey Rick... :facepalm:

Chris......
(not that it's a bad thing )

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: marine grade oil

HA, I was wondering how long it would take you... Can't stay away from an oil thread, hey Rick... :facepalm:

Chris......
(not that it's a bad thing )

It's like a worm to a fish..........