Change fluids before winterization???

[anothershotinthehead]

Hello Cobalt friends, My dealer recommends changing all the fluids etc before winter storage, whereas my marina said you can wait till spring since the boat is only 2 years old with 80 hours. Oil was changed last year at 50 hours before winter storage (at dealership). Will be storing at marina this year. Everything I have read online says do it now. What say you my leaned friends? Merc 250 Verado OB.

[Big Block Power]

I rather store my engine with fresh oil.

[anothershotinthehead]

I rather store my engine with fresh oil.

seems to be the consensus.

[billk2632]

That and you are pretty much ready to go in the spring.

[Whippled263]

I've done it both ways. Never by a dealer tho. If the dealer does your maintenances then by all means store it with fresh oil and be ready to go in the spring

[stifflkd]

Best to replace both engine oil and gearlube before winter. Not only are you removing corrosives and grime sooner but gives you 6 months notice if you have a problem.

[jhnmdahl]

Best to replace both engine oil and gearlube before winter. Not only are you removing corrosives and grime sooner but gives you 6 months notice if you have a problem.

Agree with this take.

[NautiWeasel]

Best to replace both engine oil and gearlube before winter. Not only are you removing corrosives and grime sooner but gives you 6 months notice if you have a problem.

Agree with this take.

I'll 3rd that recommendation. Although I've been guilty of NOT following that recommendation in the past with one of my boats.