1995 200hp lower unit question

[aquasport]

hello all,
i have recently purchased a new to me 1995 Yamaha 200hp and was told that in order to replace my lower unit lube that i need to use yamalube and only yamalube. I was wondering if this is true and if not what lube can i use and how much should purchase? Any help would be great

 

[aquasport]

Re: 1995 200hp lower unit question

any help out there????

 

[kvan64]

Re: 1995 200hp lower unit question

Well, whether to use yamalube - it's a debatable topic (according to many respected members here). However, unless you have a good reason not to use it then I would stick with it. My yamaha userman specifies a generic hypoid gear oil SAE#90 to be used when yamaha gear oil can't be obtained. Your userman should also shows the needed quantity for your particular gearbox. Cheers

 

[TomS]

Re: 1995 200hp lower unit question

Yamalube isn't for use in lower units, its what gets mixed/injected with gasoline.

-- Tom

 

[kvan64]

Re: 1995 200hp lower unit question

Opps I was thinking he meant yamaha genuine gear oil.

 

[aquasport]

Re: 1995 200hp lower unit question

thanks for all the replys, and i did not mean to say yamalube! opps

 

[kvan64]

Re: 1995 200hp lower unit question

Also, you could buy outboard gear oil that comes in small squeeze bottles with a nozzle tip that fits in the bottom drain plug of your LU. These bottles are often enough for most outboards. I normally bought 2 everytime. Just in case