Oil change on 5.0L 205 Sport

[Skinner24]

I did the first oil change on my 08' 205 Sport and the oil filter was on so tight that I had to take the partition off that was next to the engine. After two hours of sweating my ___ off it finally came loose and the filter was smashed in all the way around it. I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem or am I just the lucky one? Something else I was curious about is, why doesn't all of the bigger motors come standard with the remote oil filter? Just wondering. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[Beer Thirty]

Did you have a filter wrench?

When in a pinch like that its often common to use a pair of channel locks or even stab a screwdriver through the filter to gain some leverage. Yea, it makes a mess but what oil filter change doesn't? lol

 

[BiffStroganoffsky]

It is quite normal for the rubber gasket to seize to bare metal. That's why it is normal practice to coat the gasket with oil, jelly or some 'anti-seizing' product prior to installation. As for remote filters, they cost money. Nothing really more shattering than that.

 

[dr.j]

Skinner, the original factory install is the worst! In most cases they affix the filter then paint the area black. I real pain to remove. Follow the suggestions above and lub the rubber seal prior to install and do not over tighten. Should be good for next change at 100 hours or end of season, which ever comes first.

 

[Skinner24]

I lubed the new filter gasket with the old oil, like I have always done on my oil changes. Hopefully it won't be this bad this fall when I change it again. I am still considering the remote oil filter, so I don't have to deal with this crap every year. Thanks for the replies. Much appreciated.

 

[Merge360]

Skinner24...

Dr.J is correct! The factory install is the worst... by far! I had the exact same problem changing the oil for the first time in my 06 195... The filter is in a bad location making it almost impossible to get to. I also had to remove the partition to get to the filter! But I also learned alot from that 1st oil change!

When I removed the partiton, I drilled out the factory holes and added SS wing nuts to make it much easier to remove (on both sides... I also change the fuel filter at the same time...)

I have since changed the oil in my boat 4-5 times with no problems! I can do it all (fuel filter and complete oil change) in about 1 1/2 hrs....

Again, the first one is the worst.... You shouldn't have any problems from here on out!

 

[flflatrate]

make sure when you put your oil filter wrench on you try to get it as close to the top of the filter as possible. this will help with not crushing the filter. Also the mpi motors they use a remote filter up top. thats how they keep the costs down on the boats.

 

[David Morgan]

I bent the handle on my oil filter the first time I did an oil change. After that it was much easier. Just lube the rubber gasket with some engine oil and put it back on no tighter than hand tight. Remember also to fill up the new filter with oil before screwing it back on...this will get your engine lubricated sooner when starting the engine back up.

I also have to remove the foam bulkhead right next to the engine. The 2009 boats have a remote oil filter holder near the valve covers where it is much more accessible. I asked the dealer how much a conversion kit would be. He said $365...uh, no thanks. I can remove the foam bulkhead in 5 minutes. I don't understand why SeaRay cant sell the conversion kits at their cost and save their customers a big hassle.

 

[Lazy Daze]

I also have to remove the foam bulkhead right next to the engine. The 2009 boats have a remote oil filter holder near the valve covers where it is much more accessible. I asked the dealer how much a conversion kit would be. He said $365...uh, no thanks. I can remove the foam bulkhead in 5 minutes. I don't understand why SeaRay cant sell the conversion kits at their cost and save their customers a big hassle.

It's not a 2009 thing - it's an MPI thing.

I think they don't sell things at cost because they want to make money :smt001

You could do it yourself - you just have to get the right fittings at the filter adapter on the block, then measure for where the hoses will be routed to, make-up the hoses and mount a filter bracket.