What You Need to Know About Your Boat’s Transmission and Engine

Why Learning More About Your Boat's Transmission and Engine Matters

What the Engine and Marine Transmission Do

1. What an Engine Does

2. What a Marine Transmission Does

Manual vs. Automatic Transmission

Understanding Boat Engine Terminology

Boat Transmission and Engine Maintenance — What You Need to Know

1. Engine Maintenance

2. Marine Gear Maintenance

Find the Diesel Engine and Transmission Parts Your Boat Needs

Boat Maintenance Tips & Care

Why Boat Maintenance Matters

Boat Maintenance Tips

1.Conduct Regular Inspections

2. Keep an Oil Schedule

3. Use Cleaning Products and Fresh Water

4. Check Electrical Lines and Batteries

5. Winterize for the Offseason

6. Recondition the Fiberglass

7. Apply Waxes and Polishes to Gelcoat

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How to Maintain the Cooling System on Your Boat

Comprehensive Guide to Marine Cooling System Maintenance

Understanding How Marine Cooling Systems Work

Closed Cooling Systems

Open Cooling Systems

Why Cooling Systems Fail

Marine Cooling System Maintenance Checklist

Check Coolant/Antifreeze

Why Coolant Matters Even in Open Systems

Daily Coolant Checks

Signs Your Coolant Needs Attention

Inspect the Header Tank

Importance of the Header Tank

Weekly Inspection Steps

When to Replace Coolant Due to Header Tank Findings

Flush the Anti-Siphon Valve

Why Anti-Siphon Valves Are Critical

Monthly Flushing Procedure

Warning Signs of Anti-Siphon Valve Problems

Drain and Replace Coolant

How Often Should Coolant Be Replaced?

Why Coolant Replacement Is Critical

Best Practices for Replacing Coolant

Clean Out Heat Exchanger End Caps

Annual Heat Exchanger Maintenance

What to Look For Inside the Heat Exchanger

How to Clean Heat Exchanger End Caps

Change Sacrificial Anodes

Role of Anodes in Marine Cooling Systems

Inspection Frequency

Signs Your Anode Needs Replacement

Maintain Your Raw Water Cooling System

What the Raw Water System Does

Raw Water System Maintenance Checklist

1. Thru-Hull Fittings

2. Seacocks

3. Raw Water Strainers

4. Raw Water Pump

5. Impeller Condition

Additional Warning Signs of Cooling System Trouble

Overheating

Steam from Exhaust

Unusual Odors

Coolant Leaks

Reduced Water Flow at Exhaust Port

Rattling or Whining Noises

Best Practices for Long-Term Cooling System Health

Use the Correct Coolant

Replace Hoses and Clamps Proactively

Inspect the Thermostat

Monitor Operating Temperatures

Keep Spares Onboard

Protect Your Diesel Engine With Proper Maintenance

3 Common Diesel Engine Myths Debunked

1. I Can Let My Diesel Engine Idle as Long as I Want

2. Marine Engine Wear Is Highest at Higher RPM

3. I Should Never Put Synthetic Oil in a Diesel Engine

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Four Ways to Keep Your Marine Diesel Engine Healthy During Winter

***** Follow Service Manual Procedures. This is a general guide ***********

1. Empty the Fuel System

2. Fog the Engine

3. Drain or Stabilize the Fuel

4. Drain the Engine and Add Antifreeze

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What Is the Life Expectancy of a Marine Diesel Engine?

Why Do Diesel Marine Engines Last so Long?

What Affects Marine Engine Life Expectancy?

How Can I Increase My Marine Engine's Lifespan?

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