Episode 1. Follow my journey as I gear up to sail around the world. Starting with an oil change.
December 1, 2024 · 14 min · 30K views · Hayden Island
What this video covers
Oliver performs a routine oil change on his sailboat, With Phoenix | Oliver, using SAE 30 diesel motor oil.9:25 He warms the engine for 10 to 15 minutes before using a hand-pump extractor to remove the old oil through the dipstick tube.2:06 After replacing the oil filter by hand, he adds four quarts of new oil, checking the level to ensure the engine is not overfilled.10:20 He notes that his engine shut-off solenoid is currently broken, requiring him to manually shut down the engine.2:18 The project serves as part of a larger refit effort as he prepares for a planned 2026 passage from Oregon to Hawaii.0:41 He also mentions a $2,000 deposit placed on a Hydrovane self-steering system as part of his ongoing boat outfitting.11:01
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