2 stroke 16hp lower unit oil (just bought moter a

[fishdog]

i just checked my lower unit oil and it had automotive geAR OIL IN IT (BLUEISH STINKY POSI TYPE OIL )IS THIS ACCEPTABLE?I SEEM TO REMBER SEEING SOMEONE ELSE USE A CREAMY TYPE IN THEIR OUTBOARD. MINE IS A 16HP SUZUKI 1993 LONG SHAFT. THANKS,

FISHDOG

[Surface Tension]

You want gear lube made specifically for outboards. Automotive gear lube will froth and expand inside a non-vented lower unit. It can be honey color or dark blue so what you have in there now could be for marine use.

[Tom7227]

When in doubt change it out.

[fishdog]

i wish i could break the bottom screw loose i can only get the top one open, no wonder he said i dont need to change the lower unit oil when he sold it to me, he said it was only in the water once since he changed it. thanks responding so quickly,

fishdog

[jmd1]

Get yourself an impact screwdriver, it is a device that uses rotational force from a hammer hit to move the bit. It will work both right and left hand. They are pretty cheap, 20-30 bucks pick one up at harbor freight or place like that. If i were closer (Phoenix) i would let you have one, i have 3 or 4 from over the years of pulling wrenches. Also if you have a large screwdriver, the hex part near the handle is for putting a wrench on so you can get side leverage if you can hold the driver on the head. Good luck.

[fishdog]

i tryed usung screwdriver vicegrip on shaft and tapping end of driver with hammer while turning. a wider bladed screwdriver or a lug wrench should work, now off to find my big tools, thanks,

fishdog