Changing the oil for the first time after the 20hr mark on my new 2020 Suzuki DF25A. I show two different ways to doing things along the way. Enjoy the water and stay safe ya'll!
Hi Paul, I'm retired Honda Master auto tech and though I could share a hack. Reynolds wrap sells packs of individual wraps. Put your rags under filter , then put Reynolds wrap under filter and route outside cowling and you should have near or zero mess. We used this hack on Honda cars every day
I like the drain tube idea. I think I will cut the tube 1” shorter than my ratchet wrench extension, then install the tube first and pull the plug out through it for less mess. I just bought my first oil, so I will check the plug size before pouring it in.
That was my thought as well, remove the drain plug through a shorter hose. Hose is a good idea, cant say the same about the filter removal process...... So many straps wrenches and pliers on the market that would remove the filter in a better way. Good tips though!
I can already see gouges from the screwdriver in the near future lol. Oil filter wrench is like $10 at at hardware or automotive supply stores. And the oil getting being the engine chaps isn’t going to hurt it. Just wash it down with fresh water
I will be the reason screwdrivers are sold out…sorry world. Lol, but seriously the screw driver method is ONLY if you dont have the tool and the method you doesn’t just apply to outboards.
Walmart sells a kit with different size of adapters to fit on assorted size of oil filters. Pull spark plugs and spray cylinders with sea foam and replace plugs. Always pull off propeller and check for fishing line around propeller shaft. Use waterproof grease on spline and replace propeller.👍
Hello, I've just ordered a Suzuki DF 30hp ATHL and I need to know big should I do the transom?? Can you tell me the lengh of yours?(if you have a long shaft type) By the book they say 508mm, but I ve mesured with a Suzuki 5hp and it has almost 590mm. I can't find a 30hp to measure. Can you help me figure it out? I need a lengh of your boat transom. Thank you
Are you asking how tall you should make your transom? I have a jack plate and the way it mounts makes it taller. My transom is 15" and the jack plate adds a additional height of 3 3/4" for a total of 18 3/4" or 476.25 mm. I don't think I can help you as my jackplate allows me to have a shorter transom as it sets it back 4" further behind the boat.
Didn't notice, I was getting cavitation so I installed the hydrofoil to remedy that. It does help with cavitation, but I don't have a before and after comparison to share.
Since you had a strap wrench you could have used that to take the oil filter off, but I must say pounding a screwdriver through the oil filter is more cinematic.
I don’t understand, if you were changing the oil, and it is your boat, motor and you’re going to keep it, why not buy the tools to make it easier like the oil filter wrench??? It makes no sense to beat on the side of the oil filter when you knew you needed a wrench to change it! I’m just saying!!
Wet the new filters gasket with fresh oil and hand tighten. PFT in the marine corps. Pretty F!ng tight. That’s why ur using a screw driver to release it.
23mph, but I always have alot of gear and people. Never tested without other people and fishing gear. A good speed for a 1440 jon boat. I heard that the 30HP only give you another 2mph.
