Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lubricant LS 75W-140

[bigdogmedia66]

Could I use this oil in the pump instead of the Sea-Doo pump oil?

 

[Dr Honda]

I wouldn't.

You need a thinner oil. 75w-90.

140 is going to be the constancy of Honey.

You can get a bottle of 75w-90 synthetic at wall mart for $6.

 

[bigdogmedia66]

I just looked at a video on youtube on DIY pump oil change in seadoo. The guy was recommending the75W-140.

 

[jwalts27]

I'm with DrHonda. Definatly nothing more than 75-90.

 

[bigdogmedia66]

75w-90 is what you guys use, or should I just get Seadoo pump oil?

 

[LouDoo]

Pump Oil

I have always used Mobil 1, LS, 75w-90 full synthetic oil for pump oil, a quart is about $10.00. I have used it for 2-3 seasons (I change pump oil twice a season) and the bottle is still almost half full. It has worked great and smells a lot better than the SeaDoo oil.

Lou

 

[bigdogmedia66]

The dealer told me that I also have to replace the o-ring. Are they full of it?

 

[LouDoo]

O Ring

You don't need to replace the O ring every time. Inspect the O ring, if it has nicks or has flat spots or is streached you need to replace it. If it looks O.K. and seals well reuse the old one.

Lou

 

[jwalts27]

Im with Lou 100%. Do as he said. No problems here either with the 75-90.

 

[bigdogmedia66]

Thanks guys for all of your help. This is my first Sea-doo and I just want to make sure that I take care of it properly.

 

[bigdogmedia66]

OOps. I forgot to ask you guys if I fill the pump oil all the way to the top.

 

[LouDoo]

Pump Oil

You need to fill the pump with oil to the top of the plug. I use an hand oil pump to install it under pressure. You can get one at an auto parts store or Walmart. Fill the pump, wait a few minutes, then add some more oil, you can't overfill.

Also while your at it, check the impeller and wear ring, the clearance between the impeller and wear ring is no more than .040", you can check it with a feeler guage.

Lou

 

[bigdogmedia66]

Thanks a lot.