Will low oil hurt 500efi?
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Will low oil hurt 500efi?
I was not aware that the 500efi is known to burn some oil and didn't check like I should have during season. When I just winterized boat I realized that there was only 3.5 quarts, atleast that's what I was able to pull. No alarms ever went off during season and there is no evidence of metal in oil... Is there a good chance I could have damaged internals? The motor is in a fountain fever 29. Thanks
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RuninaFever. I would suggest You remove the oil filter your oil filter and cut it open at the flange, threaded end. Remove the end and pull the paper filter open and look for debris. This is my first step in trouble shooting an engine potential failures. You may call me if you wish. Kyle 29FountainFun. 517-896-4860
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RuninaFever. I would suggest You remove the oil filter your oil filter and cut it open at the flange, threaded end. Remove the end and pull the paper filter open and look for debris. This is my first step in trouble shooting an engine potential failures. You may call me if you wish. Kyle 29FountainFun. 517-896-4860
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RuninaFever. I would suggest You remove the oil filter your oil filter and cut it open at the flange, threaded end. Remove the end and pull the paper filter open and look for debris. This is my first step in trouble shooting an engine potential failures. You may call me if you wish. Kyle 29FountainFun. 517-896-4860
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4.5 quarts of oil is a lot to lose/use over a season. Do you have an oil temp gauge?
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You're correct, 3.5 quarts. How many hours did you run this season?