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How Do You Change Oil On A 2-Stroke Outboard Boat Motor?

Changing the oil on a 2-stroke outboard boat motor is an important part of regular maintenance. It helps to keep your motor running smoothly and efficiently, and can help to extend its life. Fortunately, changing the oil on a 2-stroke outboard boat motor is relatively simple and straightforward.

The first step is to gather the necessary supplies. You will need a new oil filter, fresh oil, a wrench or socket set, a funnel, and some rags or paper towels. Once you have all of your supplies ready, you can begin the process of changing the oil.

Start by locating the drain plug on your motor. This is usually located near the bottom of the engine block. Remove the plug with your wrench or socket set and allow all of the old oil to drain out into a container. Once all of the old oil has been drained out, replace the drain plug and tighten it securely with your wrench or socket set.

Next, locate the oil filter on your motor and remove it with your wrench or socket set. Replace it with a new filter and tighten it securely with your wrench or socket set. Now you are ready to add fresh oil to your motor. Use a funnel to pour in fresh oil until it reaches just below the full line on your dipstick (or whatever type of measuring device is used for checking levels).

Once you have added enough fresh oil, replace the dipstick (or other measuring device) and start up your engine for a few minutes to allow any air bubbles in the system to escape before shutting it off again. Finally, check that all bolts are tightened securely before taking off for another day on the water!

By following these simple steps you can easily change the oil on your 2-stroke outboard boat motor yourself without having to take it into a shop for service!

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