Oil Change

[Torcan]

This is the second site, I have blogged at, the first was a stock site, just like now, called a troll etc.,
not a site to share common Trojan boating pleasures, just my opinion.

Then don't let the door hit you on the way out.
This site does quite well for the majority of us just the way it has been.
If you have been called a Troll on other sites, like you state, then maybe you should take a long hard look in the mirror and ask yourself why?

[prowlersfish]

Man Tocan some of that post made no sence at all to me as well

[Big D]

...Then don't let the door hit you on the way out.
This site does quite well for the majority of us just the way it has been.
If you have been called a Troll on other sites, like you state, then maybe you should take a long hard look in the mirror and ask yourself why?

That gave me goose bumps

[jefflaw35]

i wanna play! sorry that was uncalled for but couldnt resist

[jefflaw35]

could be worse, I just got called a PITA, BAHAHAHAHa although he was correct

[summersld]

if you guys dont mind, may I ask what oil would be best for a chrysler 318? brand and weight? thanks

I read in the manual that SAE 30 is the recommended oil.

We had been putting 10W40 but I'm going with the SAE30 as recommended.

[Mike Kulp]

Hey Big D I loved your first response, that was quite diplomatic I do not know how that could upset anybody that was perfect.

[summer storm]

What I do is every 3 or 4 oil changes I drain the oil and fill the engine up with soapy fresh water and run the engine for 5 to 10 minutes or until it starts making funny noises, drain and refill up new oil. What you end up with is a very clean engine.

Some times a man with only 3 fingers walks by the boat. OK.

[prowlersfish]

[Torcan]

What I do is every 3 or 4 oil changes I drain the oil and fill the engine up with soapy fresh water and run the engine for 5 to 10 minutes or until it starts making funny noises, drain and refill up new oil. What you end up with is a very clean engine.

Some times a man with only 3 fingers walks by the boat. OK.

Your post just made me all Bubbly

[jefflaw35]

if you guys dont mind, may I ask what oil would be best for a chrysler 318? brand and weight? thanks

I read in the manual that SAE 30 is the recommended oil.

We had been putting 10W40 but I'm going with the SAE30 as recommended.

my merc cruiser is the same in the book but I use 10-40. Seems to take forever to drain the recommended oil, sometimes you gota let the drain hose hang over the side of the boat for hours

[jefflaw35]

What I do is every 3 or 4 oil changes I drain the oil and fill the engine up with soapy fresh water and run the engine for 5 to 10 minutes or until it starts making funny noises, drain and refill up new oil. What you end up with is a very clean engine.

Some times a man with only 3 fingers walks by the boat. OK.

Your post just made me all Bubbly

+1

[Commissionpoint]

my merc cruiser is the same in the book but I use 10-40. Seems to take forever to drain the recommended oil, sometimes you gota let the drain hose hang over the side of the boat for hours

The whole "What oil should I use" question relates directly to what engine you have. Most of us, unless a repower has taken place, are dealing with older gas engines. Flat tappet style, before the roller cam evolution. So if you have one of these older power plants you will probably see the reccomended oil is straight 30 weight, and not one of the more modern multi viscosity oils. That being said if I was going to run a multi grade oil in an engine that reccomended SAE30 I would stick with the 10-30.

Oh and Jeff, don't bother with the hose over the side, thats for noobs. Just drain the oil into the bilge and run the pumps. It helps keep them lubricated too for long life.

[Torcan]

Seems to take forever to drain the recommended oil, sometimes you gota let the drain hose hang over the side of the boat for hours

Oh and Jeff, don't bother with the hose over the side, thats for noobs. Just drain the oil into the bilge and run the pumps. It helps keep them lubricated too for long life.

I think this thread is about ready for a Disclaimer notice

[prowlersfish]

my merc cruiser is the same in the book but I use 10-40. Seems to take forever to drain the recommended oil, sometimes you gota let the drain hose hang over the side of the boat for hours

The whole "What oil should I use" question relates directly to what engine you have. Most of us, unless a repower has taken place, are dealing with older gas engines. Flat tappet style, before the roller cam evolution. So if you have one of these older power plants you will probably see the reccomended oil is straight 30 weight, and not one of the more modern multi viscosity oils. That being said if I was going to run a multi grade oil in an engine that reccomended SAE30 I would stick with the 10-30.

Oh and Jeff, don't bother with the hose over the side, thats for noobs. Just drain the oil into the bilge and run the pumps. It helps keep them lubricated too for long life.

You make a good point on the flat tappets , However that is the exact reason not to use 10w-30 ( or 10-40) Both the 30W (HD) and the 15w-40 are better suited for flat tappets ( more zinc). Many Marine Engines when to 15w-40 from the 30W . Oils have greatly improved in the last 30+ years . On the engines that may list 10w-30 you will find its for lower temps ( may be fine up north ) .