Engine Oil Recommendations - HONDA marine BF115J Owner's Manual

Do not overfill. Overfilling the
engine will cause it to smoke or
have oil leaks.
7. Start the engine and check for leaks
(be sure the water level is at least 2
inches (5 cm) above the
antiventilation plate).
If you are changing the oil filter
while the outboard motor is out of
the water, use commercially
available ear muffs and water hose
to supply water.
Running the outboard motor
without sufficient cooling water
will damage the water pump and
overheat the engine.
8. Stop the engine, and check the oil
level as described on page 99. If
necessary, add oil to bring the oil
level to the upper limit mark on the
dipstick.
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR

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
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,
SJ or SL oil. The SAE oil viscosity
and service category are in the API
label on the oil container.
outboard
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