Yamaha Outboard Maintenance: Oil and Gearcase Lube Changes
Boats.net is a leading provider of outboard parts and accessories, and we also specialize in outboard maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting. In this article, we've compiled some of our best videos on Yamaha outboard maintenance, specifically focusing on oil and gearcase lube changes. These essential maintenance tasks will help keep your Yamaha outboard running smoothly and prolong its lifespan.
Yamaha T60 Outboard Oil Change
In this video, we demonstrate how to change the oil in a Yamaha T60 outboard. The process is simple yet crucial to maintaining the health of your motor. We'll show you how to drain the oil, replace the oil filter, and refill the motor. The engine oil capacity for a Yamaha T60 outboard is 1.9 quarts. While we use a 2003 Yamaha 60 HP 4-stroke outboard motor as an example in this video, the steps are similar for all Yamaha outboards.
Yamaha 60HP Outboard Gearcase Lube Change
Changing the gearcase oil in your Yamaha outboard is just as important as changing the engine oil. In this video, we demonstrate how to change the lower unit oil in a Yamaha 60 outboard. It's an easy maintenance task that can be done with just a few tools. Regular gearcase lube changes will help prevent costly repairs and keep your outboard running smoothly.
Yamaha F225 Outboard Oil Change
In this video, we show you how to change the engine oil in a Yamaha F225 outboard. If your outboard has recently undergone a rebuild, it's important to change out the oil to keep your motor running at its best. We'll show you where the drain bolt is located and how to get the engine drained, as well as how to replace the oil filter and fill the motor with oil.
Yamaha F225 Gearcase Oil Change
In addition to changing the lower unit oil, you'll also need to change the gearcase lube in your Yamaha outboard. In this video, we demonstrate how to change the gearcase lube in a Yamaha F225 outboard. To do this, you'll need a Yamaha pump that mates with the fitting on the lower unit drain bolt opening. We'll show you where the vent and drain bolts are located, and how to change the gearcase lube. It's recommended that you change the lower unit oil on a Yamaha F225 outboard after every 100 hours of use or once a year.
Yamaha Outboard 100 Hour Service
Performing a 100-hour service on your Yamaha outboard is an important maintenance task that will keep your motor running smoothly. In this video, we show you how to change the oil and gearcase fluid on a Yamaha 50 outboard motor, as well as how to replace the fuel filter and fuel/water separator. Regular maintenance will help prevent costly repairs down the line and keep your outboard running at its best.
Maintaining your Yamaha outboard is essential to ensuring its longevity and performance. Changing the oil and gearcase lube are easy maintenance tasks that can be done with just a few tools. We hope our videos have been helpful in showing you how to perform these tasks on your Yamaha outboard. If you need any outboard parts or accessories, be sure to check out Boats.net for all your boating needs.