[C320-list] Engine Oil

[Jon Vez]

Joe,
It sounds like you didn't get all of the old stuff out last fall. I usually
go at it 4-5 times to make sure I didn't miss any pockets of old oil. If it
was me, I would change it again--a small price to pay to make sure your
engine is running on clean oil. As far as an impeller puller, I've found
needle nose pliers work just fine. I just nudge up around each blade and it
comes out fine...



-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Joseph
Aberdale
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 10:55 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Engine Oil

I changed my engine oil and oil filter last October when I winterized  
the boat.  I checked the oil after I started the engine recently and  
the oil was a very deep colored black, not the look of new oil. Is  
this normal after a 6 month winter layover?  Should I change it again?

Also, is it worth it to purchase an impeller puller?  Does it work well?

Thank you for your thoughts.

Joe
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