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23-10-2017, 14:16
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Fiji Airways/ Lake Ontario
Boat: Legend 37.5, 1968 Alcort Sunfish, Avon 310
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Oil Change Stupidity
As part of the annual pre-winter layup process, an oil change was in order.
I brought all the stuff below while the engine warmed up, then when it was warmed shut it down. I put on gloves and took off my sweatshirt. I placed the funnel upright over the injectors. Took out the dipstick and pumped out the oil. Changed the filter.
That's done. Good. Almost done. I twisted the cap off the fresh oil and started pouring it into the funnel.
Hey...the funnel is not in the right location! I'm pouring oil all over the engine! Quickly I stopped up the funnel with my finger while simultaneously pulling off the rear engine hatch and unscrewed the cap for the valve cover, then stuck the half-full funnel in.
What a mess. Did I mention that I've had this boat for 23 years and have done at least 23 oil changes?
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23-10-2017, 14:25
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Location: Lake Ont
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Re: Oil Change Stupidity
You were merely applying a corrosion preventative to the engine exterior. 
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23-10-2017, 14:31
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Location: Sand Key, St. Pete
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Re: Oil Change Stupidity
No one is perfect. We are all just a moment's lapse away from a boner, even the most ever-vigilant, perfect-sailor, disapproving posters you'll ever hear from on CF. Don't beat yourself up, Tetepare. We salute you for changing your own oil!
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23-10-2017, 14:34
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Between Caribbean and Canada
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Re: Oil Change Stupidity
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Originally Posted by danielamartindm
No one is perfect. We are all just a moment's lapse away from a boner, even the most ever-vigilant, perfect-sailor, disapproving posters you'll ever hear from on CF. Don't beat yourself up.
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Uh, you and I must be in different generations. Anymore I’m happy when I get one.
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23-10-2017, 15:04
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Boat: Pearson 33-2
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Re: Oil Change Stupidity
Quote:
Originally Posted by hpeer
Uh, you and I must be in different generations. Anymore I’m happy when I get one.
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LOL! And not a fake lol...I really LOL'd at that one. 
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23-10-2017, 15:13
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Boat: 1976 Sabre 28-2
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Re: Oil Change Stupidity
Have done that also and it's real PITA to clean up the spilled oil. Engine paint is stil bright and shiny so don't need corrosion protection. Found a long necked funnel that makes adding oil a lot less prone to spillage. Still have to be careful that it's pointed in the right direction but a lot less chance of a screw up.
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'Ae'a, Pearson 35
'Ms American Pie', Sabre 28 Mark II
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23-10-2017, 15:17
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Eastern Tennessee
Boat: Research vessel for a university, retired now.
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Re: Oil Change Stupidity
We are all human and make our mistakes. Some people are just more willing to admit to them.
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Life begins where land ends.
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23-10-2017, 17:28
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Novato, California
Boat: Rafiki 37
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Re: Oil Change Stupidity
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Originally Posted by Tetepare
Did I mention that I've had this boat for 23 years and have done at least 23 oil changes? |
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23-10-2017, 17:56
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Cowichan Bay, BC (Maple Bay Marina)
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Re: Oil Change Stupidity
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Stu Jackson
Catalina 34 #224 (1986) C34IA Secretary
Mill Bay, BC, SR/FK, M25, Rocna 10 (22#) (NZ model)
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23-10-2017, 18:11
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Jacksonville/ out cruising
Boat: Island Packet 38
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Re: Oil Change Stupidity
Not too long ago I was changing oil in my truck. I set the first gallon down as it was empty and grabbed the second.
That was when I noticed the little river of oil.
I had forgotten to replace the plug, and threw away 1gl of Shell Rotella T6
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23-10-2017, 18:24
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Moderator and Certifiable Refitter
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: South of 43 S, Australia
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Re: Oil Change Stupidity
Oh to be able to make these small(ish) inexpensive mistakes; mine are usually the expensive ones; I get the cheap thing right
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23-10-2017, 19:06
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Back in the Solent!
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Re: Oil Change Stupidity
Quote:
Originally Posted by hpeer
Uh, you and I must be in different generations. Anymore I’m happy when I get one.
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Ha, ha, ha! 
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I behold from the beach your crooked inviting fingers,
I believe you refuse to go back without feeling of me;
We must have a turn together . . . . I undress . . . . hurry me out of sight of the land,
Cushion me soft . . . . rock me in billowy drowse,
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23-10-2017, 19:35
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Good question
Boat: Rafiki 37
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Re: Oil Change Stupidity
Beer for breakfast rarely leads to good decisions Tete … trust me, I know .
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23-10-2017, 20:59
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2016
Boat: Pearson 33-2
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Re: Oil Change Stupidity
Quote:
Originally Posted by a64pilot
Not too long ago I was changing oil in my truck. I set the first gallon down as it was empty and grabbed the second.
That was when I noticed the little river of oil.
I had forgotten to replace the plug, and threw away 1gl of Shell Rotella T6 |
I can remember when that would have only cost you five bucks.
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23-10-2017, 21:01
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2016
Boat: Pearson 33-2
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Re: Oil Change Stupidity
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike OReilly
Beer for breakfast rarely leads to good decisions Tete … trust me, I know . |
You drinking NA beer?
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