4 stroke Honda

Discussion in 'Outboard Maintenance' started by crozb, Feb 13, 2009.

  1. Feb 13, 2009 #1
    crozb

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    I picked up a 2004 Honda 4 stroke 20 hp for my classic.  Before I use I wanted to replace the oils.
    For the lower unit is Quicksilver Gearlube ok or is the viscosity different from manufacture's recommendation.
    Also I was planning on changing the engine oil with quicksilver 5w-30 platinum.
    Any suggestions?
    Do you have to fill from the bottom on the lower unit or can you fill from top and turn prop.  I heard it both ways.  
    Any thing else I should change since I don't know the prior owner's maintenance schedule?

    Thanks,
     
    crozb, Feb 13, 2009
    crozb, Feb 13, 2009
  3. Feb 13, 2009 #2
    Flyline

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    it's fine just change the oil from quicksilver.... ;)
     
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  5. Feb 13, 2009 #3
    TomFL

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    I've always heard and done "fill from the bottom". Get a pair of cheap rubber gloves, invest in a lube pump (~$9) and pump it in. Less mess, less waste, keep the pump for future oil changes.

    -T
     
    TomFL, Feb 13, 2009
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  6. Feb 13, 2009 #4
    Brett

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    http://www.nitroowners.com/projects/lowerunit/lowerunitproject.htm
     
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