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SHO Oil Change
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04/19/16 05:10 PM
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TwoLakes
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I have a 250 Yamaha SHO. I watched a video on youtube that shows the guy lowering a tube into the dip stick hole to pump out the old oil before putting the new oil in. Is that the only way to change the oil? Is there a drain plug somewhere that wasn't mentioned? I don't have a pump to get the old oil out, so was going to check before I bought a manual pump.
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Re: SHO Oil Change
[Re: TwoLakes]
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04/19/16 05:13 PM
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forkduc
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Try posting in boats and motors section.
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Re: SHO Oil Change
[Re: TwoLakes]
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04/19/16 05:18 PM
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Glassangler
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You can take off the lower housing on the starboard side and there is a drain plug. That's how I did mine. Just get ready to catch the oil, cause it's blasts out of there
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Re: SHO Oil Change
[Re: TwoLakes]
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04/19/16 05:23 PM
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Andrew Y'Barbo
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Yamaha recommends pump because there is less spill. Always drain the oil to get the shavings out of the pan. Remove the 5 (I think) allen head bolts. There are also 2 Philips/flat head screws under the cowling. Push the plastic forward to take off. Remove the drain plug and put a pan underneath. Some people take a piece of hose and put in the drain hole. I use a low grade brake cleaner to clean oil residue off after I finish. The engines hold more oil that what it calls for. I start checking after 7qts. If you have any questions pm me please. Make sure you have metric allen wrenches and sockets.
P.S. the oil filter has a catch lip underneath it. Slowly take of the filter. I usually stick a blue shop towel under it. Make sure you have the crush washer left on the drain plug.
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Re: SHO Oil Change
[Re: TwoLakes]
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04/19/16 06:02 PM
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Stompy
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Changing to oil is easy, I use a suction pump with the long tube. Changing the lower unit gear oil is easy too. Saves good money and time doing it yourself. I learned how to do all on Youtube.
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Re: SHO Oil Change
[Re: Stompy]
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04/20/16 02:12 AM
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TwoLakes
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Thanks all for the replies. This is exactly what I needed to know, especially Andrew's detailed response.
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Re: SHO Oil Change
[Re: TwoLakes]
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04/20/16 10:56 AM
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west tex angler
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I just spent north of $300 for my first oil and filter change at FunnSun. That won't happen again. Anybody know of another source in the D/FW area for good boat and engine service that is priced fairly?
PB 9lbs 13oz
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Re: SHO Oil Change
[Re: west tex angler]
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04/20/16 12:55 PM
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lamoon78
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I just spent north of $300 for my first oil and filter change at FunnSun. That won't happen again. Anybody know of another source in the D/FW area for good boat and engine service that is priced fairly? Yourself
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Re: SHO Oil Change
[Re: TwoLakes]
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04/20/16 01:16 PM
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Andrew Y'Barbo
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The oil and filter are about 100$ maybe a tad bit more then the labor rate for an hour. You probably will not find a "company" with much better pricing. However your smaller shops/shade tree mechanics will have cheaper labor rates. I always suggest that if you can tackle a oil change in a vehicle you can change the oil in an outboard.
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Re: SHO Oil Change
[Re: Andrew Y'Barbo]
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04/20/16 02:53 PM
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west tex angler
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The oil and filter are about 100$ maybe a tad bit more then the labor rate for an hour. You probably will not find a "company" with much better pricing. However your smaller shops/shade tree mechanics will have cheaper labor rates. I always suggest that if you can tackle a oil change in a vehicle you can change the oil in an outboard. I know, I'm older now and just don't want to do it myself. Plus I figure they know more than me. But $330.00 to be exact is a little high for me. I'l find someone else. Thx
PB 9lbs 13oz
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Re: SHO Oil Change
[Re: TwoLakes]
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04/20/16 02:57 PM
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Flippin-Out
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That an oil filter and oil is over $100 is a bit steep. I'd bet that the only really special attributes of them is the pricing.....
I guess as long as there is a someone who will pay it, those prices will remain.
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Re: SHO Oil Change
[Re: TwoLakes]
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04/20/16 03:40 PM
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One fish Bill
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How often do you change the oil in one of these?
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Re: SHO Oil Change
[Re: Neal G]
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04/20/16 07:08 PM
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David Burton
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Thanks for posting this! She is easy on the eyes, but the video was well done, and adds a nice confidence boost when I get around to it!
David Burton 2015 Skeeter FX 21 +Ultrex +Helix 12 (x3) +Mega360 +MegaLive
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Re: SHO Oil Change
[Re: TwoLakes]
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04/20/16 07:23 PM
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NoWeighers
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Last time I had a girl change my oil she wasn't ready when it spurted out either..
James Bendele Falcon Lake Tackle "On the eighth day, Man invented the Fish Hook."
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