One Year Old Tohatsu 9.9 Sport - Oil Leak

[sloopdogg]

Hi,

Getting ready to take our outboard motor to the boat this week and noticed an oil leak coming from directly below the mounting bracket in a space created for the shift rod. Motor was winterized according to the manual and I have drained the oil to check for leaks although I have not started checking yet because I wanted to hear thoughts on this forum. The oil is the new, clear amber oil I used for winterizing. The oil is coming from directly above the white paper towel in the attached photo. Thanks for your help.

 

[GA_Boater]

Welcome aboard.

Did any oil spill inside when changing the oil and filter for winterizing? Some motors are messy during oil/filter changes. Might have been making drops all winter and not noticed til now.

 

[Sea Rider]

If any oil was spilled on top pan will make its way downward by gravity and exit through the shift rod area...

Happy Boating

 

[pvanv]

Likely a spill, not a leak.