Oil Change, please help

[88skiboat]

I'm going to change the oil in my 351w (inboard). There seems to be a lot of schools of thought on this and I can't seem to get a straight answer. What do you recommend for engine oil - 10w-30??? Can I get the oil and filter at an autozone or alike?

Thanks

 

[cheetah90]

Re: Oil Change, please help

10W30 or 20W40

 

[Bondo]

Re: Oil Change, please help

What do you recommend for engine oil - 10w-30??? Can I get the oil and filter at an autozone or alike?

Ayuh,... You can use Whatever oil you Want,... None of it will Hurt your motor, if changed regularly....
I shop at Napa,...

 

[Juniinc]

Re: Oil Change, please help

straight 30 for me

 

[bigskiohio]

Re: Oil Change, please help

40w if it is run in warmer temps

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

Re: Oil Change, please help

depends whether or not you have an engine oil cooler.

If you do, 10W30

If not, go heavier, e.g. 20W50, 25W40 or straight 30

 

[backyard mechanic]

Re: Oil Change, please help

The API (American Petroleum Institute) recommends a 5-20 oil in all engines but diesel. Google API and you'll see for your self.

Yes, 10 - 30 or 10-40 will do as well as any oil. Consider the reason why API suggests you use 5-20 oil; The greatest amount of engine wear comes at start up. Therefore the lighter the weight of oil to get pumped around when first started the better it is for the engine.

 

[airdvr1227]

Re: Oil Change, please help

The great oil debate. It's all marketing. Don't fall for it.

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

Re: Oil Change, please help

The API (American Petroleum Institute) recommends a 5-20 oil in all engines but diesel.

wow, they sure don't
that's some seriously bad advice that I hope no one takes

obviously, API recommends you follow your vehicles owner's manual

and 5W-20 would be a good way to wreck a boat engine unless it has an oil cooler or is being used in northern climates in the winter

 

[jay_merrill]

Re: Oil Change, please help

I'm in need of a little gallows humor ...... I know where you can get A LOT off it, really cheap!

Can you use "10W - 800?"



???

 

[ENSIGN]

Re: Oil Change, please help

Were goin to beat this post to death! Just use a high quality product