Zorba
Active Member
I put about 45 or so hours on the boat this year and I am getting ready to winterize her soon. My question is should i change the engine oil and drive oil now or should i wait until spring. Will it hurt to wait until spring?
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Okay next question (My search function is acting goofy so i have tried to search with no success) is how much oil does a 2005 350 MAG take and what is the drive oil capacity
Okay next question (My search function is acting goofy so i have tried to search with no success) is how much oil does a 2005 350 MAG take and what is the drive oil capacity
Always warm the engine up, the oil will not flow (using pump or draining through the hose) if it is not warm. Plus you want the added benefit of the oil having been circulated to help rid the engine of sludge and contaminate build up. Let the engine get up to full operating temperature, and it will make your job a lot easier.
For the sake of conversation, why not do it cold. That way all of the old/used oil is sitting in the pan with and you will get the majority of the old contaminated oil out. Yes it may take a little longer to drain due to it being a little thicker due to temp. I was always taught, check it cold, change it warm. But I think my theory has some merit.Always warm the engine up, the oil will not flow (using pump or draining through the hose) if it is not warm. Plus you want the added benefit of the oil having been circulated to help rid the engine of sludge and contaminate build up. Let the engine get up to full operating temperature, and it will make your job a lot easier.
For the sake of conversation, why not do it cold. That way all of the old/used oil is sitting in the pan with and you will get the majority of the old contaminated oil out. Yes it may take a little longer to drain due to it being a little thicker due to temp. I was always taught, check it cold, change it warm. But I think my theory has some merit.