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costanza
03-28-2018, 11:24 AM
Hey there, tis the season for maintenance... Just checking to see what you guys use to change your oil if you do it yourself?

I remember seeing something that would pump / suck the oil out since you can't get under to drain. Is this what most use? Any products you recommend?

I'm looking to start doing a little more work myself if possible - save some $'s (260$ at dealer)- so I can repurpose the savings on surf gear of course... :D
sandm
03-28-2018, 11:34 AM
pela 6000 oil pump. does a great job but does help to have the oil warm first.
suck it out, dump new oil in. replace filter and pocket the savings.

iirc the pela was around $50. it'll also do vdrive/tranny and if you like, your cars/trucks as well.
Poison
03-28-2018, 11:49 AM
This thing rules, is easy to use, and will pay for itself in no time. I use it on my boat and several other small gas engines.

https://www.amazon.com/Jabsco-17850-1012-Engine-Change-Capacity/dp/B001CX0WX4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522252094&sr=8-1&keywords=jabsco+oil+change+pump


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kaneboats
03-28-2018, 12:11 PM
I still use one of these simple extractors every time for oil, trans fluid and v-drive oil. Works great.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vacuum-Oil-Fluid-Extractor-7L-Manual-Fuel-Petrol-Syphon-Pump-Transfer-Suction-US-/222594737490
VA LSV
03-28-2018, 02:56 PM
I still use one of these simple extractors every time for oil, trans fluid and v-drive oil. Works great.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vacuum-Oil-Fluid-Extractor-7L-Manual-Fuel-Petrol-Syphon-Pump-Transfer-Suction-US-/222594737490

I've been using one of these for 13 years now. Also use it on mowers & golf carts.
chester
03-28-2018, 05:56 PM
Make sure you actually drive the boat around to get the oil nice and hot. I did a late season oil change and didn't run the boat long enough. Needless to say it took a few days to suck it all out


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kaneboats
03-29-2018, 11:18 AM
I've been using one of these for 13 years now. Also use it on mowers & golf carts.

My wife's Chevy Cruze had an oil plug with a tiny 10 mm head on it. Needless to say the oil lube professionals stripped it out so badly I couldn't get it out. So, for about a year I used the pump to change her oil as well. Then I got smart and waited till the car was good and hot and got on the flange with a vise grip and got it out. Glad to say the replacement plug has an 18 mm head.