oil change

  1. Oil Change and Fuel Filter Replacement - Westerbeke 10 Two

    E26-2 Oil Change and Fuel Filter Replacement - Westerbeke 10 Two

    Small project? Yes. Lessons learned? Definitely. Didn't take a a ton of pictures during the change (due to the mess). But took some post-pictures for reference. This was my first time performing either of these tasks. Starting with the oil change, after warming up the engine, this electric...
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    Shell ROTELLA® T5 10w-40 no longer available?

    Hello all, Spring has sprung and I was going to change the oil in my Universal 5416. I see that Shell has discontinued manufacturing ROTELLA® T5 synthetic blend (10w-40) and it's now impossible to find in my area. I chose the 10w-40 because I sail year-round in the chilly SF Bay and I've...
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    Universal M25 Tranmission Oil

    I feel silly asking this question, but where do you check/change the transmission oil on the M25 engine? I have an Ericson 27, so it's a bit difficult to access as is. I found a likely-looking bolt on top, but didn't want to go tearing into things without knowing. I have the short technical...
  4. S

    Universal diesel 5416 - oil change

    Hi All, I recently bought my 1980 Ericson 30+ with a Universal Diesel 5416 engine and am getting ready for my first oil change. My first oil change on any boat but a boat buddy is going to help me. :-) Although the previous owner seemed meticulous, I want to do a complete job, i.e. change oil...
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