Yamaha 225 hp - 4 stroke - Oil Burn

wazzu2001 · 07-28-2009, 08:04 PM

Hello All

I have a new Yamaha 225 hp - 4 stroke (70 hours now) and noticed it is down about a 1/4 from the top of the dip stick. I changed the oil at the 20 hr mark as recommended in the owners manual.

Curious if this is an issue or maybe this is normal?

Thanks

Doug

Highmark · 07-29-2009, 10:45 AM

I would not worry to much about it. Mine used a little till about
100 hrs or so.

MattPark · 07-29-2009, 02:42 PM

A slight difference in the angle of the outboard can affect readings, too. If you filled it and checked it before you fired the engine up, it may read slightly lower as well, the oil filter may be holding some oil.

I wouldn't worry about it at all.

wazzu2001 · 07-29-2009, 04:25 PM

Thanks for the replies.... sounds like I was being a little to cautious.

Regards

Doug