Changing Oils

CHANGING OILS

WARNING

IMPORTANT: The Federal Water Pollution Control

Act prohibits the discharge of oil or oily waste into or upon the navigable waters and continuous zone of the United States, if such discharge causes a film or sheen upon, or discoloration of the surface of the water, or causes sludge or emulsion beneath the surface of the water. Violators are subject to a penalty of $5,000.00. Refer to the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE for oil change intervals. The engine and transmission oils should be changed prior to placing the boat into storage. The transmission oil change should be performed by an authorized Crusader Challenger Certified Dealer, at specified intervals. Transmission fluids should be removed through a copper tube, that extends to the bottom of the transmission case, using a suction/vacuum type fluid extractor.

IMPORTANT: Change the engine oil when the engine is warm from operation. Warm oil flows more freely, and allows more foreign material and impurities to be removed.

The engine oil filter is remote mounted. The engine block location, where the filter is normally mounted, is covered with an oil filter bypass adapter. DO NOT remove this adapter when changing the oil.

CAUTION

DO NOT OVERFILL ENGINE CRANKCASE WITH OIL. Excessive oil can lead to premature engine component failure and/or loss of performance.

1. With the engine at normal operating temperature, locate the oil pan quick drain hose and thread the hose through the boat’s drain plug hole. (Figure 11-20). Remove the cap from the end of the quick-drain hose and insert the discharge hose into a suitable container. Allow the oil from the engine to drain until the crankcase is empty.

Reinstall the cap onto the quick-drain hose and pull the hose back through the drain and secure the hose at the engine. 2. Remove the oil filter by turning it counterclockwise, using an oil filter wrench if necessary. Discard the old filter and sealing ring. 3. Coat the sealing ring, on the new filter, with a light coating of clean engine oil. Install the oil filter securely by hand. DO NOT overtighten. 4. Fill the engine with the recommended oil and

OIL QUICK-DRAIN HOSE

CONTAINER

Figure 11-20 Engine Oil Removal

OIL FILL

Figure 11-21 Engine Oil Fill (5.7L) quantity, through the oil fill location on the valve cover (Figure 11-21). See OIL REQUIREMENTS page 28 and ENGINE FLUID CAPACITIES page 55, respectively. 5. Start the engine and operate for 5 minutes to circulate the oil throughout the engine. Check entire system for leaks, especially around the oil filter. 6. Stop the engine and wait 5 minutes to allow the oil to completely drain down. Check the oil level. Add or remove oil, as needed, to bring the engine oil to the proper level. See CHECKING FLUID LEVELS page 29 for Important Notes and Cautions to observe when checking the engine crankcase oil level.

IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF OIL TO USE DURING A SERVICE INTERVAL, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE: