Changing Oils - PCM HO303 MPI Owner's Operation And Maintenance Manual

ENGINE MAINTENANCE - 11

CHANGING OILS

WARNING
IMPORTANT: The Federal Water Pollution Control
Act prohibits the discharge of oil or oily waste into
or upon the navigable waters and continuous zone
of the United States, if such discharge causes a
fi lm or sheen upon, or discoloration of the surface
of the water, or causes sludge or emulsion beneath
the surface of the water. Violators are subject to a
penalty of $5,000.00.
Refer to the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE for oil change
intervals. The engine and transmission oils should be
changed prior to placing the boat into storage.
The transmission oil change should be performed by an
authorized PCM Premier dealer, at specifi ed intervals.
Transmission fl uids should be removed through a copper
tube, that extends to the bottom of the transmission
case, using a suction/vacuum type fl uid extractor.
IMPORTANT: Change the engine oil when the
engine is warm from operation. Warm oil fl ows
more freely, and allows more foreign material and
impurities to be removed.
The engine oil fi lter is remote mounted. The engine
block location, where the fi lter is normally mounted,
is covered with an oil fi lter bypass adapter. DO NOT
remove this adapter when changing the oil.
CAUTION
DO NOT OVERFILL ENGINE CRANKCASE WITH
OIL. Excessive oil can lead to premature engine
component failure and/or loss of performance.
1. With the engine at normal operating temperature,
locate the oil pan quick drain hose and thread
the hose through the boat's drain plug hole.
(Figure 11-21). Remove the cap from the end
of the quick-drain hose and insert the discharge
hose into a suitable container. Allow the oil from
the engine to drain until the crankcase is empty.
Reinstall the cap onto the quick-drain hose and
pull the hose back through the drain and secure
the hose at the engine.
2. Remove the oil fi lter by turning it
counterclockwise, using an oil fi lter wrench if
necessary. Discard the old fi lter and sealing ring.
3. Coat the sealing ring, on the new fi lter, with a
light coating of clean engine oil. Install the oil
fi lter securely by hand. DO NOT overtighten.
4. Fill the engine with the recommended oil and
quantity, through the oil fi ll location on the valve
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Figure 11-21 Engine Oil Removal
Figure 11-22 Engine Oil Fill (5.7L)
cover (Figure 11-22). See OIL REQUIREMENTS
page 28 and ENGINE FLUID CAPACITIES page
54, respectively.
5. Start the engine and operate for 5 minutes to
circulate the oil throughout the engine. Check
entire system for leaks, especially around the oil
fi lter.
6. Stop the engine and wait 5 minutes to allow
the oil to completely drain down. Check the oil
level. Add or remove oil, as needed, to bring the
engine oil to the proper level. See CHECKING
FLUID LEVELS page 29 for Important Notes and
Cautions to observe when checking the engine
crankcase oil level.
IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE CORRECT AMOUNT
OF OIL TO USE DURING A SERVICE INTERVAL,
PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE:
(1) Drain the oil and change the oil fi lter.
L510010-11
OIL QUICK-DRAIN
HOSE
OIL
FILL
CONTAINER