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I'm looking for suggestions on oil to use in my Volvo Penta that has a 5.0GL engine. The marina quoted me at around $200 to do an oil change and I want to do it myself. I know how to change the oil as I have in the past. They said to only use 25-40 oil for the engine. I'm not finding a lot of...
Marina told me that I have a bent prop shaft while I have it at the marina. They said it would be over $500+ to replace it that includes labor and part. How many hours to replace it? Is it something I can do to save money? I'm mechanically incline if I have a DIY steps.
1999 Glastron Volvo Penta 5.0GL SX Drive. When I was out on the lake yesterday everything was running fine until I hit over 3500 RPM and over 35 mph the engine slows down like it's starving for fuel. Just fill the tank half full before launching yesterday with 91 octane. Fuel / Water separator...
I'm looking to put underwater LED lights on the transom of my boat. I have decided to with either Lumitech Seablaze X or Lumishore SMX series.
Any suggestions between the two or what is preferred?
When my motor is running the tachometer at times can go way up then back down and gives false readings. Is there a sensor I can replace to fix this on the engine?
5.0GL
My boat sits on a Karavan Classic trailer that has black rollers. I have never replaced the rollers since owning it and some are cracked. Any suggestions on DIY to replace the rollers? Mostly I am looking to see if I have to replace the hog style rings or can I go with cotter pins?
I went to...
I'm new to the board and just have a few questions while I get to know DIY information.
1999 Glastron Volvo Penta 5.0GL
I need a new battery for the engine. Is there a difference in batteries that are labeled marine compared to auto? I'm shopping around and don't want to spend a lot on a...
