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Should I change my oil?

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Lee

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I have a 05 Sportster 4 tec ,with only 7.5 hrs on it,I assume it's been sitting for 3yrs(showroom condition).I've used it for .5 hrs last month,I was thinking of changing the oil before I go out again.Can I warm it up enough on the trailer (30 sec) to siphon the oil out properly? From reading other posts it sounds like it should be broke in by now.Also I won't be using seadoo oil when I change it,so I don't want to mix brands if I have to top up:)
Any thoughts?
 
Lee, you should run it to get it warm and let it circulate around, but if you have to do it on the trailer do the best you can. It is still gonna get out the majority of the old oil.

Karl
 
Here is the review of oil change information.
Changing the oil on a 4-tec engine…all models
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Here is the info on the oil change. If you still need info let me know. I own a 200 speedster 310 hp.
Here are the part numbers you need to change the oil and filter in ALL 4-tec engines.
(3) "O" rings
1)420320920-$7.25
2)420850500-$8.99
3)420950860-$2.20

Oil filter /I use a K&N off their website.
1)KN556-$12.95

Oil 10w40 Mineral Oil from seadoo#219700346-$6.50 a qt.
Be sure you use 10w40, marine 4 stroke Oil, with a API of SL, SJ or SN.
You need 3 L or 2.7 us quarts with filter for oil change.

Oil extractor from West Marine. Company Tempo, Part# 170200 Model# OB5 Retails about $50.00.
Change the oil when it is warm. Rev the engine to 4,000 rpm for 10 sec. and shut off at this rpm. This moves all the oil from the pto housing to the oil tank for maximum draining. Remove the oil filler cap and the dipstick. Insert the extractor tube in the dipstick 18.7 inches from the top of the dipstick pipe. Wrap tape around the tube to be sure it is in that deep. Next, extract the oil from the dipstick. (on pwc models only, the next step applies)When no more oil is extracted, pull the tube out of the dipstick hole and crake the engine(do not start) while the engine is in drown mode(fully depress the throttle lever, or on Jet Boats grab the throttle cable linkage at the throttle body and HOLD it open than crank the engine, get a friend to help)
Crank the engine for 10 seconds, Extract oil again, repeat crank extract 2-3 more times.
Keep track of how much oil you extract and add what you removed.

You will need a E-10 star socket or a 8mm(6pt) socket to remove the oil filter cap. There are 3 "O" rings in the filter cap area if they are damaged change them. Check level, and go have fun. I hope this info helps.

Karl
 
Thanks Karl,
Got that info from my manual,I have 1 question though,I talked to the local fuel agent I deal with and asked him what "marine oil" is ,he didn't know either.I thought any 4 stroke oil with the proper API rating would work.:confused:
 
I found here that oil with the correct API rating IS marine type use oil. Key is the" API rating" and the "4 stroke type 10 w 40."

Karl
 
Oil color question

My brother in law's 2003 GTX 4-tec is on loan to us..... I checked the oil today, it is a light milky brown color. Is that normal? I always thought it meant there was water in the oil. Ski runs good, has normal power, and the cooling system is full. Advice? The Maint display is flashing so I know it needs an oil change anyway.
 
Water in oil...

If the oil has a milky color to it, then yes, liquid (water or antifreeze) has gotten into the oil system.
 
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