100 hour service - 2018 Malibu

[408RealEstate]

I have a 2018 Malibu MLX, should I do the 100 hour service before putting it away for winter (this year) or right before bringing it out in spring (next year)? pretty much the boat is going to sit for 5 months, so will this period not be good anyways for new fluids? 

[wdr]

I have read that used oil has contamination from the combustion process which can be harmful to internal components. IMO, best to change it and let it sit with clean oil and a new filter.

[BlindSquirrel]

And if you change it now, she’ll be ready to roll next year. Not much difference in the oil setting in your pan vs setting in the shelf. Assuming she’s not setting outside in Montana for the winter.

Edited September 14, 2020 by BlindSquirrel