Change oil
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
Forum Name: Boat Maintenance
Forum Discription: Discuss maintenance of your Correct Craft
URL: http://www.CorrectCraftFan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=48066
Printed Date: November-15-2024 at 6:46am
Topic: Change oil
Posted By: Stuckers Nautique
Subject: Change oil
Date Posted: September-19-2019 at 12:42pm
| I am new to the boating I have a 1994 sport Nautique with a 351 wondering what type of oil to use it and if it be a good idea to use a better type of oil. |
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Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: September-19-2019 at 1:34pm
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What I use: Filter K&N 3001 Oil Mobil 1 15W-50 Valvoline VR-1 20W-50 (full. Synthetic) Royal Purple HPS 20W-50 Need ZDDP “zinc” level 1,200+ ppm (for flat tappet cam) I do a full fluid change (engine & transmission) at the end of each season for a cold lay-up. JQ ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: Stuckers Nautique
Date Posted: September-19-2019 at 1:54pm
| OK thanks what type of transmission oil would you recommend then |
Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: September-19-2019 at 2:31pm
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Most will recommend Dextron III. I use a fully synthetic that is Dextron III compatible. Some will say that the fully synthetic is too "slick" and that one should stick with the Dextron III. No issues with my rig with the full synthetic after several years of use. I use the Royal Purple MAX ATF. The PCM 1.23:1 tranny takes 2 quarts. JQ (your mileage may vary) ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: Stuckers Nautique
Date Posted: September-19-2019 at 2:40pm
| Thanks |
Posted By: Otto Throttle
Date Posted: October-13-2019 at 6:29pm
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How do you get the fluid out of your tranny? Thanks ------------- Otto |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-13-2019 at 6:54pm
It's sucked. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Otto Throttle wrote:Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: October-13-2019 at 7:25pm
Here's a blast from the not too distant past in the link below Otto  http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=47120&title=transmission-fluid-change" rel="nofollow - link |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-13-2019 at 7:39pm
Engine AND trans: ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: October-13-2019 at 11:19pm
| The Topsider is a POS get the mityvac |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: October-14-2019 at 4:10am
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You can also run Delo or Rotella or Castrol Diesel Engine Oil, comes in 15-40. It works fine in flat tappet engines. ( standard Lifters, not Rollers ) It is about 1/2 the cost of the fancy oils but works and is available everywhere, like Walmart. For a Filter both Wix and Hastings offer good high quality filters. Wix is available at all Napa Parts Stores. ------------- |
Posted By: Otto Throttle
Date Posted: October-14-2019 at 11:03am
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Thank you! I know an owner who has never changed his....so in three years I have not changed mine. I just want to do it before she snuggles in to her winter slumber. ------------- Otto |
Posted By: Otto Throttle
Date Posted: October-14-2019 at 11:04am
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Any real downside to doing it cold? ------------- Otto |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: October-14-2019 at 12:56pm
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Yes, takes forever, warm oil pumps or drains much better. Trans does not matter. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: Otto Throttle
Date Posted: October-14-2019 at 2:00pm
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Ok good I will do the tranny today. I always change oil/filter in the spring. Thank you! ------------- Otto |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: October-14-2019 at 2:55pm
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It is better to have the engine sit on clean oil all winter. You should turn it over once clean oil is in there to distribute the clean oil through the engine. Used oil has contaminants in it that can etch an engine bearing when the boat sits for long periods. If you are draining it with a cold engine just be patient. Open the drain hose into a bucket and leave it for a few days. Then add your new oil. It will drain, it will just take hours rather than minutes. ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-14-2019 at 5:59pm
Yes, old oil will build up acids that can etch bearings BUT, it's time (hours) on the engine that causes the build up. Going by hours and not months is better for determining if an oil change is needed. Also, todays oils do have additives to keep the acids in check that oils way back did not have. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: October-14-2019 at 6:23pm
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I agree Pete and I admit that if my Boat only has 20 hours on it this year on my fresh oil it will probably run on that oil again next year. But if it has dirty oil change it before storing. ------------- |