2019 Scarab 165ID first service/Oil Change Questions

[ADoyle3]

1. Has anyone attempted to pull the oil plug to get all of the oil out of the pan when doing an oil change? I have gone through the efforts to do this in the past with other inboard boats. If some one has done this and can describe the set backs I will face and/or some creative ways to use tools to get there it would be greatly appreciated.

2. The Scarab service manual suggests using their oil of course (the SynBlend) but concedes to using a 4T wet clutch motorcycle oil for supercharged engines. (mobile 1 10w40 4t comes to mind) Anyone try this?

3. The manual also suggests the cheap NGK plug (NGK, DCPR8E) for the 250HP model and the upgraded (NGK KR9E-G)(I assume platinum plug) for the 300HP model. With experience in Supercharged/Turbocharged cars I have found the better (more $ platinum plug) makes a huge difference. Any thoughts?

 

[Dean P]

There's an entire forum dedicated to the BRP engines here.

As far as oil I use this Amazon.com: Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 5W-40 Diesel Engine Oil (1-Gallon, Single Pack, New Packaging): Automotive. This one come highly recommended and it's on sale.

Spark plugs and oil filter I get what's recommended and search for it either on eBay or Amazon. Good luck!

Welcome to the forum !!! Tons of good information and knowledgeable people here to help keep you on the water.

 

[ADoyle3]

I have seen the arguments people get into over oil and I don't what to start a war...However the T6 does not have the resistance to sheer that a motorcycle w/ wet clutch oil would have. It is designed to take the "sheering" from teeth in a gearbox. However with frequent changes it probably won't make a damn difference. And thanks for the BRP link. Good stuff there..