Oil Change and Plugs

[DonWon]

@ShooterDiesel I think someone stole your gas. I've never heard of that much fuel evaporating from a tank.

Got into my boat today, engines fired right up after 8 months in storage. Oil looked clean and plugs, even though I fogged the motors sounded like they were firing smooth. They are iridiums. Would you all still change them?

Another question. Can a gas tank evaporate 40 gallons in 8 months? Its stored one air in Hawaii. Tank was full when I stored it and pretty empty today. No smell of fumes in engine bay or fuel compartment.

 

[ShooterDiesel]

@ShooterDiesel I think someone stole your gas. I've never heard of that much fuel evaporating from a tank.

I just talked to my marina and they have had some theft out of our storage lot. But the bright side is, the considerate thief tighten back down the shipping cover after he took my gas so boat stayed protected during the last few big storms.

 

[skbishop90]

@DonWon THANKS SO MUCH!!!

 

[skbishop90]

@ShooterDiesel That is the EXACT reason I leave my boat closer to E than F when I winterize it. AND you wont have to put as much fuel treatment in, if any. Just fill the tank up for the first spring trip and itll dilute all the old gas. If there is any old bad gas.

 

[skbishop90]

@DonWon One more question. Do you know the plug gap?

 

[cozilla]

I also use Mobil 1. My boat came with Mobil 1 in the engines so I plan to stick with it.

@Bruce which oil and filter do you use?

 

[veedubtek]

what type of grease are yall using on the outshaft bearing?

There a link somewhere that explains this? I should probably go look through the FAQ before asking and hijacking someones thread...

 

[Bruce]

Mobile 1 in the viscosity specified in the manual which only comes with the high mileage label and I ordered Yamaha filters.

 

[DonWon]

@DonWon One more question. Do you know the plug gap?

Not off hand. The guy at the check out counter gapped them right in front of me.

 

[Bruce]

The spark gap is in the manual as well. The manuals are available online. There are links in the model specific forums.

 

[DonWon]

The spark gap is in the manual as well. The manuals are available online. There are links in the model specific forums.

Thanks Bruce. I'll check that out. I appreciate the tip.

 

[RightStuff]

BTW, thanks for the timely reminder to order my oil filters and plugs for this spring's oil change.

 

[Big Shasta]

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@skbishop90 this what I buy at Autozone.

Don't waste your money on motorcycle oil designed for wet clutch applications. Just good old mobil one the car version.