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Originally Posted by Davekfl
I recently took my 2004 170 Bass with 60 HP 4 stroke engine ( Yamaha) for the 10hr engine service. All they did was change the engine oil and filter and change the lower unit fluid. The Yamaha manual states that the engine oil should be changed every 6 months and filter every year. I dont mind taking my engine in for service but paying someone $85 an hour to change fluids is a bit much. Are other Yamaha owners doing these maintenance items themselves and if so what schedule are they using? The Yamaha manual I have states that changing the oil filter is a dealer item. I dont know why... it seems a simple task and I would think that the filter should be changed every time the oil is changed similar to a car. Also what schedule are they using for the water pump impeller? In my case this is definitely a dealer item.
Does someone have a source for Yamaha parts such as oil filter, oil, lube, grease. Do these items have to be Yamaha products?
Thanks in advance
Dave K ( Sarasota, FL )
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Have you asked your dealer if you can do it yourself? There is a local Honda guy that is always helpful when I call with questions. Then I make sure I go to him to buy my parts. He charges a little more for the parts than can be had on the net, but you can't beat having someone to call in a pinch.
Otherwise, go to the Yami forum here...
http://www.themarinedoctor.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl/YaBB.pl
This guy is really helpful and as nice as they come.