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Old 11-06-2009, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by The Marine Doctor View Post
Hmm, if the oil is not going down...and you seem to see it burning off that means its being replaced some how. Most likely with Fuel.

It could be that the engine is running too cold....and the fuel is thinning out the oil.

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Exactly right....if your rings stick your oil level will come up because you are getting some fuel in the oil. Thats why Yamaha recomends using ring free in their 4 strokes.
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