28heat oil 525hp
09-30-2007, 07:41 PM
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28heat oil 525hp
I have a 2007 nordic w/525hp and 73hours on her I use a quart oil in about 60 gallons of gas is this right??I think I am using to much some times after a days run a quart and half.
09-30-2007, 08:43 PM
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I've got the same boat and motor (05) and don't burn very much oil. I change my oil every 20 hours religiously. How often have you changed yours. Better have it checked out before it goes poof.
10-01-2007, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by [email protected]
I have a 2007 nordic w/525hp and 73hours on her I use a quart oil in about 60 gallons of gas is this right??I think I am using to much some times after a days run a quart and half.
1. Where you given a break in schedule from the dealer?
2. Is there any oil in the bilge?
3. Does the smoke at all......even if a little?
1QT every 60 gal of fuel is not a good sign. Something is wrong.
From whom did you purchase your HEAT from?
10-01-2007, 10:05 PM
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I did my first oil at 20 hours and changed at 70hours .I live northeast Washington and Spokane and Seattle marinas did not have any oil even my Dealer .I was using 25-40 merc oil but I think I am going to use 20-50-Ams oil. What do you think??I am taking it back this month.
10-01-2007, 10:13 PM
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Well the Xr drive I run about 74 gps fuel.gear, camp stuff.we use our boat I do not like to unload just to run fast.28pitch prop.Close bow withall the food and drinks.I did hit 76 but we did not have anything in the boat and all most out of gas.
10-01-2007, 10:15 PM
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If your warranty comes into play just swear to every 20 hours with merc 25/40. You can buy oil online from a variety of places. Teague Custom Marine carries it and delivers. Change the filter with every oil change. You can buy an electric oil pump for around $125 and do it yourself. Just run the motor up to temp. before pumping the old oil out so it pumps easier. Did you baby it for the first 10 hrs. and not run it past 3/4 throttle? Keep us posted. Good luck with your new ride. But it doesn't sound like your off to a good start. Keep us posted.
10-01-2007, 10:18 PM
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1. yes 2.a little I have a fitting leaking out of the cooler I think the one on the back. 3 Does not smoke as for as I can tell.
10-01-2007, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by [email protected]
2.a little I have a fitting leaking out of the cooler I think the one on the back.
Duh...
Better get it fixed. Under high pressure I'm sure a small leak will be a significant one.
PS: on another subject.... take a read through the Drive spacer results thread here in the Nordic section....
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