General Tech Good at troubleshooting? Have a non specific issue? Discuss general tech topics here.

need help

Old Mar 30, 2006 | 05:58 AM
  #1  
mtruax's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2
Default need help

i have never owned a jet ski before and was given a 1981 jetski that runs fairly well. i was wandering do i need to change the oil in the crank case like a dirtbike/car. if not why is there an oil fill cap at the front of the generator/flywheel area. if so what kind is recommended and how much do i put.
 
Old Mar 30, 2006 | 06:04 AM
  #2  
BigRig18Wheeler's Avatar
Super Moderator
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,432
From: Roswell, NM
1st Gear Member
Default RE: need help

Yes, you do need to change the oil. They make a special oil just for marine use.... your local dealer should stock it.



[IMG]local://upfiles/1248/4E0F1972045844E5B2DE94A4A43E524E.jpg[/IMG]
 
Old Mar 30, 2006 | 06:27 AM
  #3  
txredneckmedic's Avatar
Senior Member
1st Gear Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,688
From:
Default RE: need help

cool...learn something new everyday
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
joshmoe
General Motorcycle Discussion
1
May 13, 2014 02:24 AM
Badmankatink
New Member Area
17
Jun 11, 2009 02:06 AM
mikess06
ZZR 600
5
May 14, 2008 03:16 PM
MK1gti20v
Ninja ZX-6R & ZX-6RR
8
Aug 12, 2005 04:49 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT. The time now is 11:19 AM.