How To: Yamaha 60 HP Winterization/ Oil change. Drain your boat for winter.

[@ryanphillips4505]

My first year. You make it look so easy I’m going to try it blind folded.

[@allanwright2270]

Thank you for the excellent video. Last year I searched videos for a simple explanation on how to winterize my motor, and they all left so many gaps that they didn't make sense. Yours was just right!! Good job.

[@NorthlanderMN]

I've got an electric oil pump. I suck the oil out and change out the oil filter. Be very careful not to over tighten oil plug they strip easy. Very good video. Thanks much.

[@laylow8648]

There is a plastic fitting made to screw into the drain plug with a clear plastic hose I use on my Yamaha. I tilt my motor all the way up an pull drain plug. I screw in plastic fitting and slip on hose. I put the hose in an empty old windshield washer bottle. Then trim motor down and it drains in to bottle. Seal bottle. Nice and clean.

[@Schneids15]

For sure i great idea. Is it from yamaha? I need to get one of those. I have a tube setup now but would like that.

[@laylow8648]

@@Schneids15 I bought it at my Yamaha Dealer back in 2011. I think it's generic. Works perfect every time.

[@Schneids15]

Right on. I’m usually in a hurry and have over 100 or so to do that is why i like to just tip them into the container and then back up.

[@brianbaker359]

Thank you very much for this excellent video. I have a 2009 Yamaha F60TLRH on my 20' pontoon boat. It runs superbly but has one very annoying problem that I have been unable to correct. When cold the engine never starts on the first turn of the key which I can live with but don't like especially when my neighbour's engines always start on the first turn of the key. When it does start it goes into a fast idle mode which is not acceptable. The only way I can cure this is to turn off the engine and refire the ignition. In almost every case this cures the problem but that still shouldn't have to be done. I have replaced the Idle Air Control Valve but unfortunately that did not cure the problem. What else could be causing this problem?

[@dongorsegner4607]

Thanks for the info, I’m getting ready for an early winter here in N.W. Washington.

[@jimockenden274]

this is very helpful, one question - you lost me when you were using your pumping unit on the lower unit. After you removed to the two screws and drained the lower unit, is the pumping unit adding oil (80-90 gear oil?) or just helping to push oil out through the top screw of the bottom unit ? and what is the pumping unit, just a handheld pump? thanks

[@Schneids15]

Hey! Yes it is a “gear lube pump”. It fills from the bottom up. Fill until it starts coming out top hole, put in the top plug and then the bottom and you are good to go.

[@mudman4353]

Dumb question... After changing the oil you don't start up engine for winter storing?

[@rebas04]

Thanks. Great video

[@Schneids15]

Thank you very much.

[@silvieedwards5747]

Yess I do like 👍 yr Chanel for yr explaining how it do really works ''what oil should I used ?? Sir because ther are different types of oil?? From Suriname 🇸🇷same oil gose for the top and the bottom to use

[@Schneids15]

You want to use 10w30 oil in that and that’s all. You want it to be for an outboard engine on the label.

[@lbovee]

Simple process… Thank you!

[@travelinnate2761]

Thank you

[@sakimano]

Forgive my if ignorance but what was the oil that came out the bottom...is that shared with the oil you put in up top? If so didn't you drain a bunch out after setting the level perfect?

[@Schneids15]

No sir. The top on the motor was the 10-30 motor oil that i changed with the filter. The bottom is 80-90 gear oil that goes in the screw. They are not connected at all.

[@johnoaks1864]

which type of gear lube pump” are you using ? is there a better pump other than the plastic one available everywhere ? Thanks

[@frankvigliucci377]

I have a problem getting the oil filter off, do you know where I can get a small oil filter wrench to help? Also where do get the oil pitcher you use in the video? Thanks

[@Schneids15]

Hey Frank! Try a large set of channel locks.

[@silvieedwards5747]

The engin I bought l don't used it as yet can't u give me some advice about it ?? Because it's new to me 60 hp thank u 💓4 stroke Yamaha Outboard

[@silvieedwards5747]

Sir how often did the oil have to change I just bought one 60 engine from Suriname 🇸🇷

[@Schneids15]

Hey Silvie! Every 100 hours or once a year is recommended i believe.

[@jimburke9161]

Nice poster

[@fabios35076]

Great video Would winterizing be the same for a 175 Yamaha? Thanks

[@Schneids15]

Hey, very Similair yes. You will have more oil of course and filter will be different and location will be different but everything is relatively the same yes. Josh

[@spanishjo4282]

How many liters of engine oil do we needed to change? 4 liters or 5 liters? Thanks.

[@Schneids15]

Depends on size. I am not 100% sure off hand. I think it is about 2 Litres

[@j00p1]

Yo. Could you explane if you want to use fogging oil. Where to spray it when engine is running? Guess its to air inlet. Umm about oil what you use, is there some important diffrence if you use semi synt, full synt or mineral oil?

[@Schneids15]

Just spray into cylinders. No fogging through intake as it damages the injectors. You can use whatever you prefer as long as it is FCW certified.

[@aldodisanto5662]

Thank you for the video! Can I ask you were to locate all the anodes on this F60 ? I have the same one but I can find just one anode on the engine block... ciao from Italy 🇮🇹

[@Schneids15]

Hey aldo! Between the cylinders there should be anodes with a 10MM head on them.

[@aldodisanto5662]

@@Schneids15 yes, there it was were I was looking at, but didn’t find the usual 10mm head holding the gasket... what I have is a bigger head (like 14mm) between the cylinder, nothing else...

[@michaelprevost1229]

Thanks for the tips

[@jgf1sh1ng74]

Do you need to run anti-freeze on the motor if you live in cold weather like OHIO?

[@Schneids15]

No you do not.

[@runeberg5140]

Nice video.

[@sserrno714]

Thank you for tip

[@ericdanish3677]

IS THIS THE SAME PROCESS FOR A YAMAHA 2019 25HP 4 STROKE??

[@gerardtofil6286]

Winterizing my 2022 Yamaha 40hp 4 stroke with a built in gas tank on a Sweetwater pontoon. I’m running no ethanol full in it. Do I need to fill the tank completely full or can I just put in 5 gallons?

[@Schneids15]

You will be just fine with whatever amount is in it. The new tanks are all plastic and don’t condensate like the old Aluminum tanks. Throw a bit of stabilizer in and you are just fine.

[@gerardtofil6286]

Thanks for your quick reply and helpful information! Your video was extremely helpful.

[@fabios35076]

Thanks for sharing This looks like I could easily do mine after your tutorial one question ...I've been recommended to Fog the motor. We have 175 Yamaha Could we get away with out fogging our motor? Thanks

[@Schneids15]

Thank you. Fogging is a method that was once very popular. We do not fog any engines that are fuel injected due to possible damage of fuel injectors. I would not worry about it if it was my engine. Everyone will argue though. One new method people use it putting a mixture of 2 cycle oil in the fuel bowl and running it until the engine smokes and then shut it off. So the answer to your question is yes you could get away with it. There has been motors that have sat for 20 years without a fog and been alright. Just my 2 cents from experience. Josh

[@eduardocortes-dv4lo]

Do i have to do fogging when i winterise the YAMAHA F50HETL 2022?

[@Schneids15]

This is up to you. Everyone has there own methods.

[@RyanDyalRealEstate]

Thank you.

[@brianlowe753]

What is clear (pink) tube on starboard side of motor in motor pan may be resting in exhaust manifold.

[@Schneids15]

Pink tube is a VST drain. You can turn the screw at the top and drain any water or stale fuel out of it in case something gets in it.

[@brianlowe753]

@@Schneids15 Thanks Schneids 15 where is that screw to drain VST ?

[@Moondog9322]

Nicely done. I recently bought a boat with a Yamaha F90 and this will help me when I prep it next year. Did you use Yamalube for the crankcase oil?

[@Schneids15]

Thank you! I don’t use yamalube no. We use Sierra Marine for all our oils.

[@bruceedington2645]

Great

[@rcrewe3733]

Why not just change the oil in the Spring?

[@s35flyer]

Why not fog? Please explain, why not?

[@Schneids15]

Many people run a cocktail of oil through the fuel system. Or spray cylinders. Fogging oil is hard on injectors and other sensors like your IAC. Etc

[@kelebeklervalisi7749]

Thanks. What do you mean by self draining? Draining oil, water or what?

[@Schneids15]

Sorry i meant water yes.

[@timwelch264]

You said you do NOT have to fog these motors? Is that for all of those 2018 motors? Do you live in a warmer climate? Let me know.

[@Schneids15]

Yes it is. Some people run a “cocktail” 50:1 fuel stabilizer mix through a separate tank. I personally do not fog them but it is up to you. I live in a cold climate. Ontario Canada

[@kateguyotte356]

Why would emptying the oil be considered winterizing, wouldn't the oil be fine throughout the winter, also, the oil that drained out looked fairly clean. What if my new 2017 50hp motor just had a tuneup this past May? I live in N.H. and was wondering, besides draining good oil out of the motor, what else is there to do?

[@pr0f0und]

@@Schneids15 Yamaha outboard support phone number said they still recommend to fog the 4 stoke engines, and said to replace the gaskets on all oil drain plugs.

[@Schneids15]

@@pr0f0und good to know. I usually inspect the gaskets and if they need it they get it.

[@ronmiechkota3636]

@@pr0f0und If Yamaha says to do the fogging then it must be ok.

[@qcchalets4181]

Should I also drain the fuel out? Or just burn it off for winter?

[@Schneids15]

We always leave fuel in. Thing is if you leave it out the problem people were having was that the diaphragms and seals would dry out in carburetors.

[@qcchalets4181]

@@Schneids15 Thank you! I hadn't winterized it and wanted to clean her out before the summer season after 5 months of sitting up. I just topped up the tank with premium gasoline and added some Seafoam. She fired up on the first try. I took it for a good run and everything seems clean and smooth. Good point about drying out. I live in a climate that rarely gets below freezing, so I figure I can skip some steps on the winterizing.

[@donfoley9732]

What about freezing temp winterizing?

[@Schneids15]

Yes this works perfectly fine. All these motors are self draining.

[@donfoley9732]

@@Schneids15 ok thank you great video

[@borkalvlog6325]

im from indonesia,like yamaha 60hp 2stroke..

[@johnnybodangles]

YOu don't fog it eh?

[@stevea7477]

You forgot your gas filter should be changed once a year

[@jponyboyace]

Should we drain the gas from the motor……

[@jponyboyace]

Hello

[@jponyboyace]

Man seems to easy…..hmmmmm m won’t the fuel ethanol harm the motor?????

[@Schneids15]

This is just the oil changes and winterize procedure. Fuel stabilizer will treat the fuel.

[@jponyboyace]

@@Schneids15 …will the ethanol harm the motor long term…????

[@Schneids15]

If it sits for too long it will. However over a winter with some stabilizer is just fine. No ethanol fuel is always recommend in Marine though.

[@jponyboyace]

@@Schneids15 and where do we for ethanol free fuel….

[@jponyboyace]

Find

[@ralphjones4583]

Great Video, Thank you!