tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793590255951326228.post6685545403734551626..comments2023-07-17T06:41:14.633-04:00Comments on Rhapsody: Filter CleaningDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397976154250105noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793590255951326228.post-25899656419800426282014-08-22T13:44:41.110-04:002014-08-22T13:44:41.110-04:00Seeing how dark the oil had turned, I agree that i...Seeing how dark the oil had turned, I agree that it’s really important to check the engine regularly, especially the fuel filters. If the oil gets contaminated, it might lead to some difficulties like engine noise and fuel inefficiency. And it's not a good idea to find out about those in the middle of the trip. Take care!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apacheoilcompany.com/" rel="nofollow">Abraham Yates @ Apache Oil Company</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650374552267943409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793590255951326228.post-50268894593769061622014-04-16T10:33:31.614-04:002014-04-16T10:33:31.614-04:00I've read how debris can ruin fuel lines too. ...I've read how debris can ruin fuel lines too. I'll follow your refit. I like watching what others do to their boats. Great way to get ideas.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397976154250105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793590255951326228.post-81534249583871825772014-04-06T09:02:32.673-04:002014-04-06T09:02:32.673-04:00Good maintenance practices will get you home. I ha...Good maintenance practices will get you home. I have read countless stories of how rough seas turned up loose dirt in filters and tanks and have left people in compromising situations. Look forward to following your refit. I am about to get on started on my Alberg 30. Adventures of Salaciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10687192402209365671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793590255951326228.post-25583953837461989002014-03-31T00:31:32.865-04:002014-03-31T00:31:32.865-04:00That is some dirty fuel! I'll be interested to...That is some dirty fuel! I'll be interested to see how your vent turns out. Love getting creative when solving problems like this. LittleCunningPlan.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459050510084587089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793590255951326228.post-57293243293010605252014-03-30T12:00:36.766-04:002014-03-30T12:00:36.766-04:00Thanks. I just have the onboard fuel filter and ma...Thanks. I just have the onboard fuel filter and may do an oil change and the engine should be good for a while. I may just wait on the oil change as I haven't used the engine much since the last one and I'll be hauling out anyway later this year.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397976154250105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793590255951326228.post-72745524954409668212014-03-30T06:57:37.918-04:002014-03-30T06:57:37.918-04:00Bon courage. It appears that you have somewhat ea...Bon courage. It appears that you have somewhat easy access to the filters so that is a plus. Amazing how dirty that fuel was. I know the necessity of the iron genny that is for sure. Bill le Skeephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03356901340461820311noreply@blogger.com