Why no oil filter on 4 stroke outboards?

Mark Prouty · Post by **Mark Prouty** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 3:11 pm

Why wouldn't they put oil filters on 4 stroke outboards? Any speculation on this.

craiglaforce · Post by **craiglaforce** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 3:21 pm

I thought all 4 strokes had oil filters. What motor are you talking about?

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 3:30 pm

My 4-stroke has an oil filter, and I'm pretty sure about this because I just spilled oil all over my engine while changing it:)

Mark Prouty · Post by **Mark Prouty** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 3:35 pm

There is no filter in my Suzuki. I don't see a reference to one in the manual.

My 6hp 4 stroke Tohatsu doesn't have one either.

man I hope I didn't miss something. these are my babies

Billy · Post by **Billy** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 3:53 pm

Mark, there should be a filter there--starboard side of the engine best I remember. I recently changed the oil in my 140. You have to remove the side covers below the cowl. Use a Suzuki filter. I tried one from CarQuest and it matched the #s. It worked but couldn't re-install the side covers--filter a fraction too tall. I bought an extra Suzi oil filter for next time. Lesson learned---stick with the manufacturer's products, they fit.

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 4:00 pm

Mines on the port side, I have to remove the side cover to get to it as well.

Mark Prouty · Post by **Mark Prouty** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 4:02 pm

I see that I have to replace it. I'll look again.

Mark Prouty · Post by **Mark Prouty** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 4:20 pm

The manual says to replace it but doesn't say where it is.

Where the heck is it!!

Billy · Post by **Billy** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 4:31 pm

Mark, you're halfway there. Now remover the side covers on the leg(?). Probably about 6 screws. Then you'll see it.

Mark Prouty · Post by **Mark Prouty** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 4:32 pm

Which picture? Sorry guys. It is not in the manual.

Billy · Post by **Billy** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 4:35 pm

It's the section below the cowl gasket. It splits centerline best I remember.

Mark Prouty · Post by **Mark Prouty** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 5:32 pm

Well,

I've taken all these screws off and cant get the cowl off. Time to purchase a manual. I'm worried things will go boing. Damn replacing a filter should be simple!! You'd think the owner's manual would cover this.
I think I can live without a new filter for a while.

Mark Prouty · Post by **Mark Prouty** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 6:04 pm

My pappy said, 'Son, you're gonna drive me t' drinkin' ...
If you don't quit drivin' that - Hot ... Rod ... Lincoln!'

Billy · Post by **Billy** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 6:05 pm

Mark, you can do it on your own. If you removed the screws from the lower cowl, it will split apart and expose the oil filter below the exhaust header manifold. This may help: http://www.suzukimarine.com/sr02/images ... 115bro.pdf

Mark Prouty · Post by **Mark Prouty** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 6:28 pm

Mark,

You ignorant ###. Can't you see an oil filter. You need to take that motor apart!!

Hey Billy. You know I'm kidding. I really appreciate your help.

I'll try the lower cowell next. Thanks!!

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Why no oil filter on 4 stroke outboards?

Why no oil filter on 4 stroke outboards?