Master Your Diesel Engine Oil Changes With These Simple Tricks! | S04E05

Changing your boat's oil might not be the most exciting task, but it's an essential part of keeping your engine happy and running smoothly! In this video, we're sharing our **top 10 oil change tips and tricks**-from start to finish. Whether you're new to DIY boat maintenance or just looking for ways to make the process easier, we've got you covered! We'll walk you through: ?? **How we prep the engine** for a clean and efficient oil change ?? The **supplies we use** ?? **Things to watch out for**-so you don't end up with a mess (or worse!) We've learned a few things along the way, and now we're passing them on to you! If you have any oil change hacks of your own, drop them in the comments below! ? **Subscribe for more sailing adventures and boat maintenance tips!** ? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SailingTheAtlas?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Social Links: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550144908837 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/sailingtheatlas/ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro- top tips for sailboat engine oil changes 0:19 - But 1ST, thank you! 0:45 - Oil changes are a critical task 2:05 - Tip number 1- warm up the oil 2:38 - Tip number 2- get a vacuum pump 3:12 - Tip number 3- remove your oil cap 3:59 - Tip number 4- keep your old oil jugs 4:45 - Tip number 5- use an oil diaper/spill pad 5:19 - Tip number 6- make a small container for spills 5:53 - Tip number 7- write the date and engine hours on the new filter 6:17 - Tip number 8- time to start up to circulate new oil 6:58 - Tip number 9- have extra oil change supplies on board 7:59 - Tip number 10- properly dispose of old oil and rags 8:59 - Bonus tips 12:07 - Outro