1988 ELG 40 oil consumption

[tmorriss]

I purchased this used last year, along with a 16 foot starcraft ss160

I'm a little concerned as to the low oil usage I'm seeing?
I have no experience with an oil injected outboard(previous motors had been small 10hp premix)

It is using oil, but as near as I can tell, it's about 100:1 (or maybe even leaner than that)

I did use the boat all last summer and it seems to run fine... but I'm absolutely terrified about this oil usage, having burned up a snowmobile engine last winter for a similar problem that went unnoticed.

Does anyone have any experience with these Yam outboards?
WOuld this be considered normal oil usage?

The person I purchased the boat/motor from let it set for awhile in his garage unused.?

ANy tips, things to check would be appreciated.

Thx in advance

[bumperfood]

As you are concerned, with oil consumption, you might premix your fuel at 100:1 in addition. You will still be able to carefully monitor your injected oil usage without the nagging fear that you are running too little oil. Also it would be a good idea to replace the water pump and at least check the thermostat operation. Do you have an owners manual?

[99yam40]

Have you thought about picking up a service manual to help you drain , clean, flush oil system and then test to make sure it is functioning properly?