Alpha 1 L/U oil

[boaterntx]

Drained my LU oil as part of my winterization. And to my surprise, the oil game out extremly dark green, almost black. I know I put the right stuff in last March. The boat didn't get much use this year, maybe onlya total of 12 hours over 3 trips - max.<br /><br />Is this normal?<br /><br />Tom

 

[Don S]

Re: Alpha 1 L/U oil

Yes. Especially if you are in warm water.

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: Alpha 1 L/U oil

When you replace it ,be sure to use synthetic.It is worth the difference in price.Charlie

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Alpha 1 L/U oil

Just curios what color did you put in?<br /><br />DHP

 

[boaterntx]

Re: Alpha 1 L/U oil

the color i put in was gold, i use penzoil lower unit lube. i do boat in warm waters. I may be wrong, but I always thought that my other outboard stays a nice a pretty yellowish color. But I haven't drained it in a while. My memory is probaly just a little foggy. If you guys say it's cool then I feel a little better.

 

[Don S]

Re: Alpha 1 L/U oil

You should be using Mercury Hi-Performance gear lube.