drive fluid (probably a dumb question)

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The drive fluid reservoir has a line on it and isnt that im assuming the fill line? its hair low on that oil and ive heard that you cat mix oils, how do i tell what i have in it now?
 

wahlejim

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When is the last time you changed the gearcase lube? If it has been awhile, change it all out
 

H20Rat

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A little low in that overflow tank is fine, as long as there is fluid in there. It will expand as the drive/oil heat up, so the line is more of a max line than a minimum. I'd leave it along and change it at the end of the season.
 
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When is the last time you changed the gearcase lube? If it has been awhile, change it all out[/QUOTE I honestly don't know what that is, this is my first boat besides fishing boats with motors no bigger than a 40 horse. But the boy I bought it from takes it to a place and everything changed and checked at the end of the year
 

thumpar

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I have mine at about 1/4" under the line. Make sure you keep an eye on it. If it starts to get lower you have a problem.
 
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