Engine Oil Recommendations - Honda Marine BF115A Owner's Manual

SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
6. Return the outboard motor to the
vertical position, and fill the
crankcase with the specified
amount (p. 70 ) of the
recommended oil.
7. Start the engine and check for
leaks.
If you are changing the oil filter
while the outboard motor is out of
the water, use commercially
available Ear-muffs and a hose to
supply water.
Running the outboard motor
without suf f icient cooling water
will damage the water pump and
overheat the engine.
8. Stop the engine, and check the oil
level as described on page
necessary, add oil to bring the oil
level to the upper limit mark on the
dipstick.
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Engine Oil Recommendations

Oil is a major factor affecting
performance and service life. Use
4-stroke detergent oil.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
Honda 10W-30 FC-W outboard
motor oil is recommended for
general use.
If Honda 10W-30 FC-W oil is not
available, Honda recommends that
69 . If you use API service category SG, SH
or SJ oil. The SAE oil viscosity and
service category are in the API label
on the oil container.
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