Do-It-Yourself Boat Engine Oil Changes

Who doesn’t love setting sail with the wind in your hair, the open sea before you? While boating is a popular activity, it also comes with a high price tag. Changing your boat’s oil yourself can save you some serious dough over its lifetime.

Here are some quick tips for changing your boat’s oil:

• Use a closed system for oil changes. This is a portable vacuum oil change pump which is drained into a container that can be closed, making it easier to transfer to a recycling center.
• Remember that used oil can’t be recycled when mixed with wastes. So, keep it separated.
• Use oil absorbents to clean spills and dispose of them according to local regulations. Use Earth911 to recycle absorbent pads as well.
• Finally, don’t forget to recycle used motor oil and oil filters. Use Earth911 to find a recycling location near you.