Engine Oil Recommendations - Honda BF250A Owner's Manual

SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
7. Start the engine and check for
leaks.
Running the engine without water
can cause serious engine damage.
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.
8. Stop the engine, and check the oil
level as described on page 64. If
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.
®
FC-W is a registered trademark of
the National Marine Manufacturers
Association.
If Honda 10W-30 FC-W oil is not
available, Honda recommends that
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.