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I have a 2008 f224 5.0 GXI. I never had any fluid issues with the boat. I noticed at the end of last season that I had to add gear lube to the reservoir. This year I had to add gear lube many times (maybe about 1 qt and a half). I do not see any leaks or issues. Any suggestions?

Thanks

I would suggest a pressure test on your lower unit. If you have a leak, the pressure test should be able to detect it.
Just a thought.

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-Tony
2016 Robalo R200 w/Yahama 200!

Previous boats:
2003 Four Winns 248 Vista - sold
1994 Sunbird Corsair 200 - sold
1980 Checkmate Predictor - sold

You're not seeing any slicks in the water, or puddles under the drive when sitting out of the water?

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2004 Four Winns 328 Vista
1997 Larson Cabrio 290 - sold
1988 Rinker Fiesta Vee 248 - sold

Do a vaccum and pressure test. That will show the leaky seal and then you need to get it repaired. Is your gear oil milky? Make sure the hose for the remote reservoir is not leaking in the bilge.

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88 Four Winns 200 Horizon
4.3 OMC Cobra-4bbl
2002 Walker Bay 10/2012 Suzuki 2.5
2008 Walker Bay 8

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0/Selectrac
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi/Quadradrive II

That oil is going somewhere, so you definitely have a leak.

Also, when you have a leak, often you leak oil out and water back in. As the drive warms, fluid is pushed out, and as it cools, water is sucked in. (resulting in milky oil as LouC said.). It's possible that the oil does not look milky at the upper gear housing, but the lower gear housing will be milky or worse. Take a sample from the bottom drain and see. Need to get it fixed ASAP.

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"Knot Easy" 2000 Horizon 240 Volvo 5.7GS /SX
tow: 2017 Honda PILOT EXL-AWD
prev. boats:
'87 Chaparral 198CXL 4.3 OMC Cobra
'69 Jetstar 16ft Ski Boat, 115hp Yamaha
'68 Aluminum Jon Boat, 3hp Sears
'64 Water Wings