Boat jobs in Paradise - oil change in beautiful SW Tasmania
1 February 2026 · 11 min · 413 views · Southwest Australia
What this video covers
Performing an oil change on a Yanmar 4JH57 marine diesel engine requires removing cockpit steps and engine panels to access the dipstick, which is positioned lower than on the previous 4JH4AE model.1:11 To prepare, run the engine for several minutes to warm the oil, then use an infrared heat sensor to confirm the temperature reaches approximately 44 degrees Celsius.2:47 A manual vacuum pump extracts the oil through the dipstick tube; if the pump loses suction, verify the hose connection and continue pumping until the reservoir indicates roughly five litres have been removed.5:12 To minimise spills when removing the side-mounted oil filter, place absorbent mats underneath and use a Ziploc bag to catch the filter and residual oil as it unscrews.8:46 After installing the new filter, lubricate the gasket with fresh oil, tighten it three-quarters of a turn past contact, and refill the engine with five litres of oil.10:34 Running the engine briefly after the change allows for a final leak check and dipstick level verification.11:20
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