Pensacola Fishing Forum - View Single Post - 115 HP Outboard Choices: ETEC, Suzuki, or Yamaha?

xlr8 · 09-07-2008, 05:19 PM

For those with four strokes, either the Suzuki or the Yamaha, other than oil & filter changes, what other things need to be worked on for routine maintenance? I have heard some horror stories of a 100 hour service on a Yamaha costing $500 at the dealer! I can change the oil, filter, plugs, and lower unit oil myself; are there any other "dealer-only" items for routine maintenance? Also, how many hours can you put on the four strokes before they need to have their valves adjusted?

For those that have already replied, thank you!!!

09-07-2008, 05:19 PM	#7
xlr8 Junior Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North of the Border Posts: 26	RE: 115 HP Outboard Choices: ETEC, Suzuki, or Yamaha? For those with four strokes, either the Suzuki or the Yamaha, other than oil & filter changes, what other things need to be worked on for routine maintenance? I have heard some horror stories of a 100 hour service on a Yamaha costing $500 at the dealer! I can change the oil, filter, plugs, and lower unit oil myself; are there any other "dealer-only" items for routine maintenance? Also, how many hours can you put on the four strokes before they need to have their valves adjusted? For those that have already replied, thank you!!!