Changing Lower Unit or Sterndrive Oil On A Boat | BoatUS

Not only do you need to change the oil in your boat engine, you also need to change the oil lubricant in your boat's lower unit or sterndrive. BoatUS Magazine contributing editor Charles Fort walks you through this simple procedure of changing sterndrive oil on a Mercruiser Alpha outdrive, which will keep your boat's engine running smoothly and help avoid a tow. You'll not only learn the simple procedure that will save you lots of money, but you'll learn a couple handy tips for keeping it clean. Learn more about outdrives and sterndrive maintenance at https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2014/july/the-care-and-feeding-of-sterndrives and https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2015/august/the-latest-technology-in-sterndrives 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #outboard #oilchange