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Default ques about winterizing an in/out board motor
On Tue, 27 May 2008 16:36:53 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

I would think as the engine is sitting on the boat floor, the oil
would have to be sucked out rather than drained as a car. Don't these
engines use antifreeze in the coolant all the time to prevent rust? So
for winterization, wouldn't it just be a matter of increasing the % of
it?

ron

Yes, the oil gets sucked out, unless a drain adapter has been installed.
West Marine sells pumps which operate off the battery and do a pretty good
job. Check the dipstick pipe to see how the opening is made before buying
the kit.

You answered your own 'antifreeze all the time' question.l
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