Changing oil on Yamaha F75?

[Johnsonator]

I am about to change the oil for the first time on my F75. I read the manual and it seems like a messy job. My question and concern is, does the oil just run all over when you pull the plug. I wish there were some kind of extention hose to empty it. Just wondering what to expect before I change it. Thanks.

[Giant_Jackpot]

Johnsonator,

I cannot speak for the Yamaha, but on my Suzuki I made a little extension spout from the top of an old plastic bottle of Iso Alcohol fuel additive. It also helps to get the oil pan right up there too. I use an old bar stool that is just the right height. Again, not sure on the Yamaha but on the Suzuki I also had a problem with oil all over the place when I took the filter off. After that first messy time I now go to the bother of taking the cowling off of that side (4 screws no big deal). After the cowling is off, I stuff paper towels in all of the crevices under the filter to catch the oil from the filter.

Hope this helps.

[Guest]

I changed the oil on my F75 for the first time a couple of weeks ago.

I pulled the plug, then held a 5 gallon bucket under it to catch the oil.

I think next time I'll rig a funnel with a hose on it. (beer bong style)

One thing you should watch is filling the oil. Put in 4 quarts, then add the fifth a little at a time and check the dipstick.

What kind of boat did you put it on? Does yours have any vibrations running the motor at trolling speeds or idleing in forward?

[Johnsonator]

Thanks for the replys, I guess I will just try to catch the oil in a bucket and go from there. My motor seems like it does have a little vibration at idle and slow speeds with out giving it any gas. I believe my does that because the idle is set too low. Sometimes it will kill because it is too low. I am going to bump up the idle this week. I put my motor on a 1750 fish hawk tiller and so far I love the set up. Does your seem like it is a low Idle vibration or something else?

[WaveWacker]

I have a Merc 75 4 stroke that is basically the same thing I believe. Tilt motor up slightly and turn motor so hole will be facing down. I only have to have a pan sitting on the ground and the oil runs out just fine.

[Guest]

Wavewacker:

That is great advice. I have changed oil twice on my Yamaha F115 and it makes a mess. I will give the tilting method a whirl next time I change oil!!!

Thanks!

SUNNYD

[walleyehawk]

Put down plenty of old newspapers before you do the job. I did mine in the garage and even without wind, it was everywhere. It comes out real fast and a good flow too.

Easier to throw away newspapers than clean up the mess.