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    Changing oils (motor & hydraulic) , Yes or No ???

    Hi, I have a Volvo 4.3 GXi with SX-A drive unit on my Regal 1900. Unfortunately, September is the month where I need to think winterizing my boat...:grumpy::grumpy: I've done only 24 hrs with my boat this summer and it was for cruising at 3000 rpm max. I'm wondering if I need to change the...
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    To finish with winterization process and Anti-Freeze

    I must say that winterization was a big challenge as info available on the Web, from the manufacturer, Marina...etc was differing a bit depending to who you were talking too. But nevertheless, I'm almost done but I need a last clarification. After emptying the water (manifold, engine, water...
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    Battery storage for winter

    Another subject that seems to have different opinions...:) What should I do with my battery during winter ? 1- Leave it fully charged in the boat where it will freeze or 2- Remove it and store it in my house (fully charged) at ambient temperature ?
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    Clarification on winterizing my Volvo Penta 4.3

    I've completed my winterization process on my Volvo 4.3 GXi-J for the first time in my life as this was the first time I had a boat...:) After changing Oil and gas filter, I drained the water from Exhaust Manifold and Engine (4 blue plugs overall) + I removed the 2 tubes on the raw water pump...
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    Hydraulic oil (sterndrive)

    I have a Volvo 4.3 GXi-J and I was wondering why I don't have a small hydraulic oil tank in the engine compartment ? Few boats (Mercruser 4.3L and Volvo 5.7L) I've seen had this "overflow" tank. How could you rapidly check if you're OK on the hydraulic Oil Level ????
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    Gas filter

    I want to change my fuel filter before winter and on the engine itself, it is written part # 3847644 In the operator's manual, they say part # : 3862228 Engine : Volvo Penta 4.3 GXi-J Serial : 4012251919 What's right ???? Thanks p.s. : I have to learn so many things for my first...
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    Draining the cooling system

    To make sure I'm doing it right in draining the cooling system on my 2009 Volvo Penta 4.3 GXi-J , I found 3 blue plugs . One on each side (engine drain) + one for exhaust manifold. Am I right ?
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    Winterizing the fuel : stabilizer + ???

    Noooooooooo ....winter is coming !! In the process of winterizing my Volvo 4.3 GXi / SX , I read that we must add Gas stabilizer and possibly something else like oil since it's an injection (no carb) engine and Fogging cannot be done. Am I right ? What would be the mystery additive and what...
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    Fin damaged

    Hi, I made a big booboo this summer by damaging my Volvo Penta SX fin....:facepalm: I want to know if I can fix that myself and if so, how ? I'm no expert in metallurgy though !!
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