Winterizing questions: Dry gas/oil/lower unit

[novotm]

Couple of questions w/ regard to winterizing:<br /><br />First off, I have a 1988 Evinrude 90hp 2 stroke.<br /><br />1. I drained the lower unit and found water in the oil. Can I just replace the oil and store it or should I take extra steps due to the water?<br /><br />2. Should I put dry gas in the tank? Are there any risks in doing so? Is it advisable to put dry gas in if it will only be stored w/ half a tank of gas?<br /><br />3. Are there any steps I should take w/ regard to the oil tank? Is there a stabilizer for 2 stroke oil like there is for gas?<br /><br />Thanks for the help.

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: Winterizing questions: Dry gas/oil/lower unit

Inspect gear lubricant for metal particles (lubricant will have a 'metal flake' appearance). Drain lube into a clean pan/container. The presence of fine metal particles (resembling powder) in the gear lube indicates normal wear. The presence of metal chips in the gear lube indicates the need for gear housing disassembly and component inspection by an authorized dealer. <br /> <br />Presence of water in gear lubricant indicates the need for inspection by an authorized dealer. <br /><br />Purchase Mercury's fuel conditioner and follow the directions on the bottle. After doing this varnish and gum will not form and you will be able to use the fuel next year. <br /><br />As far as your 2 cycle oil goes, I don't think there is anything you need to add to it or your oil tank.<br />I would make sure it was full though to keep and condensation out of it.

 

[Spidybot]

Re: Winterizing questions: Dry gas/oil/lower unit

Agree with SBN. And remember to fill up gas and oil tanks as inside surfaces that are above fluid level will cause condensation and add to the amount of water held in the fluid.