OIl/Trans fluid

Glen, we have been TRYING to educate you but you come to the forum of boating enthusiasts and ask a question. 6 guys responded with the same answer as to the time interval but yet you continue to ask it over again. I think after reading it three times then obviously the guys here know what they are talking about.

We aren't trying to run you off but are frustrated that you do not take heed the advice you seek! Most members avg 50 hrs a season...some more, some less.... Change it before you put it away for the winter if it has 35 or 50. If you only put 20 hours on the boat in a season....Change it anyway before you winterize it. If you have a banner year and put 60 hours on the boat and changed it after 50 put only 10 hrs on the oil after you changed it when old man winter shows up....CHANGE IT AGAIN! you don't want dirty oil in your engine sitting round. 50 hours is close to 6000-7500 miles on your car. Thats why we change it at 50.

Jonny Quest wrote: I would be very interested to hear ANY first-hand experience from someone who has had a marine engine failure due to using a non-recommended oil. For an apples-to-apples comparison, oil related engine failure has to have occurred after consistently using the non-recommended oil but following the recommended oil change intervals. Based on the response sample size, we can draw some conclusions as to whether much of the "which oil" discussion is based on fact or opinion. Ford vs. Chevy. Democrat vs. Republican.

Wait a minute, there are Democrats on the site???????
(Thought that might drag this thread out even further...yeeesshh. .)

Cumby wrote: Exactly my point Gary! I just learned that by you telling me that just now. Forbid I come to this forum and not know that information before asking a question!!!!

Thats fine I understand but I did post the same response back on the first page of this thread and now we are at the third page. We can't tell if if your just not reading or not listening. I'm sure that some point in your life you were told not to over analyze. Use a oil that is over 1000 ppm on zinc and phosphorous change it when your done for the year or 50 hours use a quality filter and go boating !

Strange. What manual did you get those shots from? The 1999 Ski Nautique owner's manual here only says 50 hours. I have not seen that 60 day remark before, nor would I go by it.

Hell, the 2003 PCM manual says to change the oil after the first 25 hours, then 100 intervals, or once per year. I understand GT-40s were gone by then but CCF does not seem to have a GT-40 maintenance manual.

Where's my bullet??

Jonny Quest wrote: I would be very interested to hear ANY first-hand experience from someone who has had a marine engine failure due to using a non-recommended oil.

My buddy has an 82 SN with close to 2500 original hours, has run quaker state the whole time.

Oil, Props, GT40 heads, love the chatter!

RammerJammer wrote: I personally use Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil in my 351. It's better for the environment. I get it at any Piggly Wiggly or Kroger and it also makes great funnel cakes while out on the lake.

Yeah, never heard of a funnel cake throwing a rod.