water in lower unit

[first2fish]

I have had a few lower units that leaked and did not have the money to get fixed but wanted to use the boat so i refilled the lower unit with fresh grease and went to the lake. After returning i would check to see how much water got into the l/u and if there was not much water in the lower unit iwould use it twice before changing again with 80w90 gearcase grease. 80w90 has same specs as any lower unit grease you buy at walmart,marine dealer,etc. Except a lot cheaper. Never use more than twice without changing ! Also i did this on older boats that i did not have a lot of money invested in. Im sure a lot of guys on here think im crazy but when your straped for cash and want to fish it works and i never had a lower unit go out on me--guess im lucky but instead of staring at my boat in the driveway i was using it ! To each his own but thats what i did.

[Embrey]

instead of doing that replace the seals. it doesnt cost that much...especially if you go changing oil all the time

[Shimano4Life]

instead of doing that replace the seals. it doesnt cost that much...especially if you go changing oil all the time

I agree completely with Embrey. Gear lube is not cheap.....especially changing it so often.