Guys My 2 HP Honda 4-stroke is a year old and the oil is still at the same level and clear. I can't imagine needing to add oil in a years time. Sandra isn't adding oil to the GAS is she? By the way, always turn the gas switch off. Then the carb doesn'r flood. I don'r even run the gas out at the end of a sail, just switch it off. I also switch it off when I tilt the motor in the tailing position on the mount. Fair winds Don