It is somewhat difficult,more or less, for the oil to be changed in sailboat engines. I am considering using AMS oil or some other equivilent synthetic oil the next time I change oil in my diesel. I haven't used AMS oil before, have heard that it can be used alot longer between oil changes. Oppinions?
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Don't.
A diesel puts a lot of gunk into your oil. Although the base of the synthetic oil may stand up to the abuse, your engine won't. You're best off changing your oil every year no matter how many hours you use it (you probably won't reach the recommended oil change interval in one year), but you should change your oil annually any way. From this, the synthetic oil is just a waste of money. Steve Alchemist C-30T #4764 Alchemist C-320 #909
A diesel puts a lot of gunk into your oil. Although the base of the synthetic oil may stand up to the abuse, your engine won't. You're best off changing your oil every year no matter how many hours you use it (you probably won't reach the recommended oil change interval in one year), but you should change your oil annually any way. From this, the synthetic oil is just a waste of money. Steve Alchemist C-30T #4764 Alchemist C-320 #909
Changing Oil
Changing the oil (and filter)once a year should not be viewed as either an onerous or difficult task (considering all the other routine maintenance tasks owning a sailboat involves). On my boat, it involves slipping a tube connected to an electric pump into the engine sump, hitting start, and the oil is out in a few seconds. Changing the filter and putting in new oil involves a few more minutes. Fun? Nope. And it can be messy if you are not careful. If it's more difficult than this on your boat, perhaps some more info would help produce some useful hints for you to make this job easier than it is.
Changing the oil (and filter)once a year should not be viewed as either an onerous or difficult task (considering all the other routine maintenance tasks owning a sailboat involves). On my boat, it involves slipping a tube connected to an electric pump into the engine sump, hitting start, and the oil is out in a few seconds. Changing the filter and putting in new oil involves a few more minutes. Fun? Nope. And it can be messy if you are not careful. If it's more difficult than this on your boat, perhaps some more info would help produce some useful hints for you to make this job easier than it is.
Check the archives.
Dave: Check the archives. This discussion has been going on for as long as I can remember. One thing that you must be careful about is synthetic oils can cause an older engine to weep (leak). If this happens you may need to spend your money on resealing the entire engine. This is not a for sure thing, but it is not uncommon.
Dave: Check the archives. This discussion has been going on for as long as I can remember. One thing that you must be careful about is synthetic oils can cause an older engine to weep (leak). If this happens you may need to spend your money on resealing the entire engine. This is not a for sure thing, but it is not uncommon.
I wouldn't
leave dirty oil in my engine over the winter. Oil is cheap and filters don't cost more than a bottle of wine. I still haven't found a way to pull the filter off without spilling oil down the front on the engine.
leave dirty oil in my engine over the winter. Oil is cheap and filters don't cost more than a bottle of wine. I still haven't found a way to pull the filter off without spilling oil down the front on the engine.
Oil filter change
Ross Just punch a hole in the top of the filter before you unscrew it. Slowly turn it and drain the oil in the filter into a plastic cup. No mess, no fuss. Stu
Ross Just punch a hole in the top of the filter before you unscrew it. Slowly turn it and drain the oil in the filter into a plastic cup. No mess, no fuss. Stu
Oil
Change them (oil and filter) once a year regardless of hours. If you have one of those good oil sucking pumps, it's easy...I use Tempo Oil Boy. As for the mess, keep a supply of baby diapers around, they work great.
Change them (oil and filter) once a year regardless of hours. If you have one of those good oil sucking pumps, it's easy...I use Tempo Oil Boy. As for the mess, keep a supply of baby diapers around, they work great.
Ross, our 4JH2TE has a horizontal oil...
filter. To catch the oil that spills out when removing it for an oil change I use a clear plastic beverage container with the top cut off. The one I use is about an inch longer than the filter and is slightly larger in diameter. I slide the container over the filter and grip it to spin off the filter. It catches any waste oil that spills out during removal. The last time I changed oil not a drop was spilled. Terry
filter. To catch the oil that spills out when removing it for an oil change I use a clear plastic beverage container with the top cut off. The one I use is about an inch longer than the filter and is slightly larger in diameter. I slide the container over the filter and grip it to spin off the filter. It catches any waste oil that spills out during removal. The last time I changed oil not a drop was spilled. Terry
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