[C320-list] Engine Oil

[Warren Updike]

I knew you would ask that.  Do Google search on "engine oil analysis
services" and take your pick.  I think SailorSolutions.com also has a kit
they sell like litmus papers that give some indication of oil condition.
Were I to do it, I think I would use a remote service that analyzes your
provided sample.  I'm told they can provide a lot of information about the
condition of your engine from the oil.  If you do this please report to the
group. 
Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"



-----Original Message-----
From: Joseph Aberdale [mailto:summerwind3 at comcast.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 9:14 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Engine Oil

Thanks Warren.  Where would I take it to have it analyzed?

On Apr 20, 2011, at 8:32 PM, Warren Updike wrote:

> Joe, I, too, was perplexed by the color of my engine oil.  I posed the
> question in some forum, I can't remember where, and the reply was  
> that the
> nature of diesel engines is that they produce a lot of "color."  I  
> learned
> not to be bothered by it.  However, for peace of mind, have a  
> sample of your
> oil analyzed.  I understand this doesn't cost much and the  
> information can
> be very useful.  I'd wait until you have 20 or 30 hours on it.  I  
> haven't
> done this; but, it's on my bucket list.
>
> I change oil in July and again in the fall layup, or whenever I've  
> run 50
> hours.
>
> Warren & Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joseph Aberdale [mailto:summerwind3 at comcast.net]
> 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
> #908
>
>