How to Change Oil in a SeaDoo

You're the proud owner of a SeaDoo. You jet over the waves at breakneck speeds, spinning, creating riptides and enjoying the sun and surf. However, your SeaDoo requires regular maintenance to keep the motor running smoothly. When you purchase a new SeaDoo, your warranty depends upon taking it back to a licensed dealer after 10 hours of use for an initial oil change. Doing this creates a record that validates the warranty. After that, you're on your own when it comes to oil changes. But with the right tools, you can do it yourself.

Things You'll Need

  • Siphoning pump Metric socket set Oil Oil filter Filter cap and ring Tarp Rags
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Instructions

    • 1

      Position your SeaDoo over a tarp that is large enough to catch any oil drips or spills that occur during the change. In addition, choose a level area to park the watercraft.

    • 2

      Start the motor briefly and rev the engine up to 4,000 rpm. Turn off the ignition. This send the majority of the oil to the oil tank so you can drain it.

    • 3

      Locate the cooling reserve tank on the seat brace and unsnap it, revealing the bolts that hold the seat brace in place. Use a socket to remove the bolts and put them in a safe place for reassembly.

    • 4

      Take off the seat brace and unscrew the lid from the oil reservoir. This is the lid with the dipstick. Now you're ready to drain the old oil.

    • 5

      Insert the end of the siphon hose into the oil tank. Wiggle the hose as you insert it. When inserted correctly, the hose will reach a depth of approximately 18-1/2 inches. This puts the end of the hose at the lowest portion of the oil reservoir.

    • 6

      Turn on the pump and siphon out the old oil. The tank holds approximately 3 liters. If you get close to this amount, it's time to replace the oil filter; if not, remove the siphon hose and crank your engine while holding the throttle wide open to keep the engine from starting. Crank for 5 seconds and turn off the key. Repeat Step 5 to remove previously trapped oil.

    • 7

      Remove the old oil filter. It's imperative that you change the filter at the same time you change the oil; otherwise, the new oil will quickly become dirty when passing through the old filter.

    • 8

      Install the new oil filter and put on a new filter and ring. Fill the oil tank with new oil, referring to your manual's "Technical Data" section. Replace the oil cap with the dipstick attached and reinstall the seat brace with the saved bolts. Your SeaDoo is ready for the water.