Oil Change Schedule vs Actual

[Springfieldguy]

Hi friends;
We purchased our new 1922 Z17, our smallest of three previous Bass Boats, back in February 2022, right out of the Factory production.
We have since put low Hours on it. (Truman, Table Rock, Stockton)
Like 22 actual metered Hours.

We always have the Motor (115 Pro-XS CT) winterized through our Dealer. Twice now. Never do mind the some $220 spent.
Question is,
After this run-time and years, we always ask "How about changing the Oil and Filter?"
Always the same Dealer reply. "Nope, wait for 100 hours to change them."
At that rate , being 81 now, I'll have it changed at age 120. Did not mark the Calendar though!

So, my wife (she drives it 90% of the time) and I figure "What the hey, let's be on the wild side and have it changed this year", 2024.

Your opinions on this are very much appreciated.

 

[Pat Dilling]

With synthetic oil and unleaded gas your oil will stay clean and effective for a long time. If you trust your dealer I say follow his advice. After all, he is turning down service business! You could go crazy and change it at 50 hours I suppose, but changing it at just 22 hours really spending money for no real value.

 

[Springfieldguy]

Thank you PD.
We do trust the Dealer, 20 minutes from the Nitro Factory.
They handle the big-stuff mainly and sponsor MLF and B.A.S.S. contenders with boats etc.
Always kid with them asking, "Should we take our 17 around back and away from the front door?"
We have a great Sales/service relationship with them.

Appreciate your input!!

 

[Sarge442]

Something my dealer told me was changing the lower unit oil at 50 hours is never a bad idea. It's easy to do and gets done at the 100 hour service again. To me it is worth the effort just for the peace of mind.

 

[Springfieldguy]

Agreed Sarge.
We always have the dealer change-out the lower unit oil at the time the engine is winterized. No matter how many hours
we have on the engine at year's end. Great ease-of-mind maintenance item. Thanks for pointing that out.

 

[Andrebass]

I believe the maintenance schedule say change oil at 100 hrs or yearly, I assume whichever comes first.

I would change the oil on a brand new engine after a short time whether a boat, car, snowmobile, tractor etc. I believe that gets any shavings out of the engine and not a chance for the shavings to get sucked back up in the motor and do damage. I had my previous boat for 18 years and no engine troubles, had a lawnmower for 20 years and no engine troubles, have 260,000 miles on my duramax with no engine troubles. Just saying...


A hundred bucks spent now could save 5,000 later on.

 

[Sarge442]

Typically if you are able to track hours go by that. Calendar schedules are for normal use without the ability to track hours.