Is this a problem?

[BearLakeFishGuy]

I'm not a motor mechanic, but last time my oil look just like that I had a bad seal in the lower unit. However, when I had my impeller changed the seal in the lower unit was also changed at the same time. The reason for no separation of oil/water is that the water has been so thoroughly mixed into the oil (emulsificed) that it will no longer separate over time and just comes out milkly colored. The milkly colored stuff can still freeze (and expand) and you run the risk of cracking your lower unit, not to mention improper lubrication due to the water in the oil. I would get it changed for sure. If you want a "professional" opinion, then email these pictures to Lee over at Lee's Marine in Hyrum and I'm sure he would be more than happy to let you know too. His email is: [url "mailto:leesmarine@yahoo.com"]leesmarine@yahoo.com[/url]
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