Suspicious lubricant color in lower unit ('89 OMC King Cobra)

[BigBabyLou]

I checked the lubricant level and condition last weekend and it is fine ... well, except for the greenish color. The color is consistent, though. Does not look like water in oil or anything. Haven't noticed what color it was before.<br /><br />I know that they make lubricants of different colors but I have never seen anything green before. I'm confused <br /><br />Thanks for any answers.<br />Lou

 

[Trent]

Re: Suspicious lubricant color in lower unit ('89 OMC King Cobra)

No worries. Iv seen green many times. If its Milky then you worry.

 

[BigBabyLou]

Re: Suspicious lubricant color in lower unit ('89 OMC King Cobra)

Thanks, Trent. I was starting to worry. But anyway, what could cause the oil to turn green, eh? Mold?<br /><br />Thanks<br />Lou

 

[495v]

Re: Suspicious lubricant color in lower unit ('89 OMC King Cobra)

I run quicksilver in my Mercruiser and it too has a greenish tint to it, even when fresh. Just the way it is. I wouldn't worry.

 

[Trent]

Re: Suspicious lubricant color in lower unit ('89 OMC King Cobra)

Just like 495v said. Thats the color it is.