David Devoucoux
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- Apr 6, 2005
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Hi,
I recently changed the oil on my 2 year old Tohatsu 6hp 4 stroke. The draining was a pain as the motor is on the transom of my sailboat and the oil ends up on the ground despite my best efforts.
I followed the directions and put the proper amount of oil in according to the oil bottle, however, that was too much. And yes, I did let the old oil drain out.
Now the indications are that I overfilled the engine just slightly over the recommended amount on the stick. Is this going to be a problem? I know some auto engines will churn oil if overfilled. Same with a newer Tohatsu?
Thanks. Feel like a newbie...but it's such a mess I really don't want to drain any out unless needed!
David
I recently changed the oil on my 2 year old Tohatsu 6hp 4 stroke. The draining was a pain as the motor is on the transom of my sailboat and the oil ends up on the ground despite my best efforts.
I followed the directions and put the proper amount of oil in according to the oil bottle, however, that was too much. And yes, I did let the old oil drain out.
Now the indications are that I overfilled the engine just slightly over the recommended amount on the stick. Is this going to be a problem? I know some auto engines will churn oil if overfilled. Same with a newer Tohatsu?
Thanks. Feel like a newbie...but it's such a mess I really don't want to drain any out unless needed!
David