'02 Yamaha 80 hp 4 stroke

[raabman]

just got my carolina skiff this year and have been using her at least one day a week, this past saturday took the kids tubing, was cleaning the boat on sunday and flushed the engine, but when i checked my oil it was above the high spot on the dipstick,
does the oil volume increase as the oil wears? I think the oil was changed just prior to my purchase (Feb '08) maybe only 20 hours on current oil
or should I do a quick oil change and refill to the correct spot?
or
is it no big deal?
or
should i drain some to get to the correct level?
Thanks in advance for any info or opinions.
Brian

[bottom scratcher]

The "making oil" problem is not new. Change the oil and filter ASAP. The problem has been traced to a few causes, one of which is a thermostat that has too cold a setting and rings on the pistons not seated properly. You may want to post the question to Andy who is a Yamaha dealer at

Boating & Fishing Forum - Shipyard Isl. Marine Engine Parts

Good luck

[raabman]

thanks I will give it try, I hope it aint too serious, but from what you have said it doesnt sound good.

[bottom scratcher]

thanks I will give it try, I hope it aint too serious, but from what you have said it doesnt sound good.

From what I've read, it really isn't too serious.