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Old 03-11-2008, 04:25 PM   #1
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Default Oil Change / Lower Unit Oil = $200

Does that sound right? I had it completely winterized in VA for just a tick over $100.
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Old 03-11-2008, 05:08 PM   #2
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it sounds like they are planning on doing an alignment check too for that price....the oil only costs about 4 bucks....buy a pump and do it yourself...not hard....
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Old 03-11-2008, 06:51 PM   #3
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Engine oil/lower unit oil, lubricant on required elements, impeller change for $396+tax. I told him to go ahead this time. Going forward I'll do my own oil changes. Can I do my own lower unit oil change? I've done it a few times on my old outboard. how different is it to do?

I've been changing car/motorcycle oil for 25 years but I don't have a clue how to do it on my boat. Do you know of a tutorial?

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I did the lower unit oil in my boat recently... grab your engine owners manual and it gives you step by step details....

It really very very simple.
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Old 03-11-2008, 08:47 PM   #5
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yeah..it's easy...just remember to fill from the bottom up....follow the recommended directions and you'll be ok....
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