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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-09-2017, 04:35
Replies: 64
Views: 10,680
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Engine Oil Change Frequency

My latest is car is by far the best I've ever had. Easiest maintenance, lowest costs, least hassle. I'm really delighted with it. It's called an Uber :)

BMW started the practice of indicating...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-09-2017, 00:38
Replies: 64
Views: 10,680
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Engine Oil Change Frequency

Yeah, I read that, years ago, and that was when I started buying the Yanmar branded oil.

Then I found out that the Yanmar-branded stuff is CF-4 itself and I gave up.

CF-4 has been working OK in...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-09-2017, 22:46
Replies: 64
Views: 10,680
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Engine Oil Change Frequency

bobistheoilguy.com is still alive and well! A great source of information.

Another great source of information for us about oil (and other things) is Cox Engineering, here:...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-09-2017, 02:14
Replies: 64
Views: 10,680
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Engine Oil Change Frequency

I agree with this.

I am a big believer in reading carefully, taking seriously, and following the manuals. Concerning the grade of oil, just to name one.

But oil change intervals are BEST CASE...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-09-2017, 06:39
Replies: 64
Views: 10,680
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Engine Oil Change Frequency

You're going to get 10 contradictory opinions, so you'll have to choose yourself. I personally would change TWICE a year and ignore the hours. You won't be wearing out the oil at all, but soot and...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-09-2017, 02:09
Replies: 64
Views: 10,680
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Engine Oil Change Frequency

They are works of art!

https://www.gardnermarine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/6lxb-1.pdf

But they weigh almost a ton. Not really something for a sailboat.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-07-2017, 01:01
Replies: 64
Views: 10,680
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Engine Oil Change Frequency

Yes, it's a turbocharged and intercooled, so quite a collection of coolers -- main heat exchanger, engine oil cooler, transmission oil cooler, intercooler. Half of the volume of the engine seems to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-07-2017, 00:30
Replies: 64
Views: 10,680
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Engine Oil Change Frequency

Yes, but the oil in my Yanmar is cooled by seawater.

I will check the temp of the oil filter, however -- good idea.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-07-2017, 09:20
Replies: 64
Views: 10,680
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Engine Oil Change Frequency

Well, it was designed that way by Yanmar.

It does make me somewhat nervous, however, and it's one reason why i change the oil frequently.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-07-2017, 23:12
Replies: 64
Views: 10,680
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Engine Oil Change Frequency

Is this realistic? Mine goes through a cooler and never seems to get warmer than lukewarm.

I change every 100 or every 6 months. Whichever comes first.
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