Oil Change question

[Mcdonas]

I had about 25 hrs remaining until oil change was due on my Moomba Mojo at the end of the season. Do i need to go ahead and have it changed before I bring it out this spring? Or will it be ok until 25 more hrs?

[sivs1]

I always change my oil at the beginning of the season, don't really pay attention to hours.

[wolfeman131]

I always change my oil at the end of the season when winterizing the boat. That way it's not sitting for months at time with dirty oil.

[brain_rinse]

I always change my oil at the end of the season when winterizing the boat. That was it's not sitting with for months at time with dirty oil.

This is the best practice.

[sivs1]

I always change my oil at the end of the season when winterizing the boat. That way it's not sitting for months at time with dirty oil.

you have a good point there, might need to change my practices.

[wolfeman131]

probably should.

the brain said it's the best practice.

[gregski]

Like the others, I change in the fall. But if I were you and missed the fall change, I would do it now regardless of the hours. Engine oil has a couple of mechanisms that cause it to break down mostly due to acids that develop as a result of combustion. It can "absorb" a certain amount of this (think miles or hours) but also a small amount of acid left sitting for a long time (like the off-season) can cause the break down.

[mcdye]

I change it at the end of the season, then run it just long enough to circulate the new oil.

[Mcdonas]

Thanks. Next year I will change it when I get it winterized. So I will start with a fresh change this year.

[brain_rinse]

probably should.

the brain said it's the best practice.

And I stated it very authoritatively too, so it has to be true.