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ESOX6271

Posted 11/11/2010 1:20 PM (#466370)
Subject: Winterizing Merc Optimax

For those of you who winterize your own Optimax motors how important is lubing cylinders with oil (not fogging)? I have been doing research on the web regarding this and get mixed answers. All other aspects of winterizing the motor seem simple enough. However, removing some of the spark plugs to add oil into the cylinders on mine (135hp) looks difficult but not impossible.

I have also heard mechanics running a richer oil mixture through the system which self lubricates the cylinders rather than pulling plugs. I have also heard you can prepare a fuel system mixture (Fresh Gas, Quickleen, Stable, Opti Oil) in one gallon gas can and connect it directly to motor and run it for 10 or 15 min?

Looking for input from other do it yourselfers.