Hi All,
I recently bought my 1980 Ericson 30+ with a Universal Diesel 5416 engine and am getting ready for my first oil change. My first oil change on any boat but a boat buddy is going to help me.
Although the previous owner seemed meticulous, I want to do a complete job, i.e. change oil, transmission fluid, filters, etc.
Any tips and suggestions would be really appreciated! I also have the following specific questions:
Re: oil filters
- local marine store (West Marine) doesn't have Universal oil filters. Should I find buy a Universal oil filter (OEM) on-line or get an after market oil filter at the local auto parts store?
- previous owner wrote down FRAM oil filter part numbers in the owner's manual, which according to the FRAM webpage seem to be the correct/corresponding part. But I've read bad things about FRAM oil filters. What brands do other people recommend? Can you please tell me the corresponding part number or is there chart someplace that lists various alternatives?
- the Universal owner's manual indicates fuel oil filters (part # 298854) and lubrication oil filter (part # 298852). Can someone explain the difference between the two? Should I change both of them or just the fuel oil filter?
Re: transmission fluid
- I haven't been able to contort my body to check the transmission fluid level so changing it will be interesting.
- I understand from the manual that I need about 1.3 pints (not quarts?) or .55 liters of Type A transmission fluid. Right?
Lastly, a dumb question. I guess there no air filter?
Thanks for any input!
Greg
I recently bought my 1980 Ericson 30+ with a Universal Diesel 5416 engine and am getting ready for my first oil change. My first oil change on any boat but a boat buddy is going to help me.
Although the previous owner seemed meticulous, I want to do a complete job, i.e. change oil, transmission fluid, filters, etc.
Any tips and suggestions would be really appreciated! I also have the following specific questions:
Re: oil filters
- local marine store (West Marine) doesn't have Universal oil filters. Should I find buy a Universal oil filter (OEM) on-line or get an after market oil filter at the local auto parts store?
- previous owner wrote down FRAM oil filter part numbers in the owner's manual, which according to the FRAM webpage seem to be the correct/corresponding part. But I've read bad things about FRAM oil filters. What brands do other people recommend? Can you please tell me the corresponding part number or is there chart someplace that lists various alternatives?
- the Universal owner's manual indicates fuel oil filters (part # 298854) and lubrication oil filter (part # 298852). Can someone explain the difference between the two? Should I change both of them or just the fuel oil filter?
Re: transmission fluid
- I haven't been able to contort my body to check the transmission fluid level so changing it will be interesting.
- I understand from the manual that I need about 1.3 pints (not quarts?) or .55 liters of Type A transmission fluid. Right?
Lastly, a dumb question. I guess there no air filter?
Thanks for any input!
Greg