Oil Change - 08 Marine Power 340hp

[robert theisen]

Did you have to shorten your tube when you received the recall?

no it was right on the money. I drain it change filter and add 5 qts start and run the check on the water.

[robert theisen]

Nope your not doing anything wrong, I went throught the same doubt that you are going thru right now. The capacity is 4 qts. Sounds crazy but thats all it holds on this engine. I got worried the first few times I changed my oil and thought the engine was buring or consuming a lot of oil. But, after speaking with the tech at the dealer and doing the subsequent oil changes, 4qts out, 4 qts in and it's right on the mark (dipstick).

I guess they use a shallower oil pan than normal for either the Marine Power or Tige' application.

Hope this helps.

Addition: I am reading this thread more closely and I see that Robert has the same vessel as me and he is getting 5 qts, maybe the engines installed werent consistent, but I know all mine holds is 4 qts.

By the way Robert, where in Richmond do you boat?

I boat at lake anna near fredericksburg.

[adamsjstt]

I just drained all the oil,lifted the boat up and down to make sure all oil was out.then added 5 quarts.Drove the boat,checked the oil and marked that as full.I get 5 quarts out when i drain it each time.So i think it's okay.

Robert did you receive the recall letter and measureing straw from MP and check your dipstick length with the straw ? When you change your oil as stated in your post where is your mark on the dipstick? Is it between the low and add cross sections? Thanks again

[robert theisen]

Robert did you receive the recall letter and measureing straw from MP and check your dipstick length with the straw ? When you change your oil as stated in your post where is your mark on the dipstick? Is it between the low and add cross sections? Thanks again

I measured with the straw.It was okay.Mine is at the full mark after changing.

[robert theisen]

I went by the owners manual.It said 5 quarts with oil and filter change.

[adamsjstt]

I measured my dipstick tube today and the tube is 15 5/8" from the top to where it meets the motor. The dipstcik is 24 1/4" to the bottom of the handle, the handle slides around the tube about 1/4". Anybody know what the range of acceptance is? Anybody else with a 07 MP 340HP engine that knows, or can measure, what the length of there dipstick and tube? I emailed MP about a week ago and havent heard back. THANKS

[Wickedcummins]

dood dont worry so much about it.. Drain it and use 5 quarts to fill with a new filter. Unless its smoking from the water and or leaking the oil is not going anywhere. Change your oil every 6 months and you wont have any issues with it!

[robert theisen]

I measured my dipstick tube today and the tube is 15 5/8" from the top to where it meets the motor. The dipstcik is 24 1/4" to the bottom of the handle, the handle slides around the tube about 1/4". Anybody know what the range of acceptance is? Anybody else with a 07 MP 340HP engine that knows, or can measure, what the length of there dipstick and tube? I emailed MP about a week ago and havent heard back. THANKS

My dipstick doesn't look like yours.I don't have the yellow extended tip protruding from handle.

[NHarp1]

I have a 2008 Z1, MP 320 HP and have changed my oil 4 times. I questioned the fluid level at first with my boat. Dip stick is full at 4 1/4 quarts to include filter. I am sucking every ounce of oil from the pan and hose. I know...a V8 I expected to need about 5-6 quarts. I have the same dip stick. I even called Marine Power and they said 4 1/4 qts is fine even though the owners manual says approx 5 quarts....still makes me nervous. You hate to over-fill the engine (according to the dipstick) with oil at 5 quarts when you are running the boat (at a serious angle) for wakesurfing for an extended period of time.

[gman]

I pull almost 5qts includihng the oil in filter and replace with 5 qts.
Its a Marine Power 340hp in a 2005 24v

[Nobody]

dood dont worry so much about it.. Drain it and use 5 quarts to fill with a new filter. Unless its smoking from the water and or leaking the oil is not going anywhere. Change your oil every 6 months and you wont have any issues with it!

Dood?

[14burrito]

Is this the Rotella everyone's using in their MP 340hp?

https://m.autozone.com/motor-oil-and...n=Engine%20Oil

[14burrito]

Also I'm seeing for MP 0904-000 or 397578 cross WIX 51515, this correct?

[KoolAid]

Also I'm seeing for MP 0904-000 or 397578 cross WIX 51515, this correct?

You are correct. The Rotella is an excellent oil for marine applications.

[14burrito]

You are correct. The Rotella is an excellent oil for marine applications.

Ended up using a mobil1 filter and T6 rotella 15w40