Oil Change By Yourself (Oil Vacuum Component)
 

I was contemplating the idea of purchasing one of those, pump the oil
out by your self components. One boater told him he really liked his,
i was wondering of anyone else here has tried it? I find it might be a
good investment so you can change your oil throughout the season to
run at optimal performace. Thanks for posts..

On 6 Sep 2004 18:39:11 -0700, (Silverton 31')
wrote:
I was contemplating the idea of purchasing one of those, pump the oil
out by your self components. One boater told him he really liked his,
i was wondering of anyone else here has tried it? I find it might be a
good investment so you can change your oil throughout the season to
run at optimal performace. Thanks for posts..
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I use the Jabsco unit with the reversible electric pump mounted on top
of a 5 gallon pail. It is fast and easy to use but can be messy if
you're not careful.

I use this one now and really like it a lot. Easy, fast and clean.
http://www.westmarine.com/images/full/22693_f.jpg

I've also ysed this one, and it's OK too.
http://www.westmarine.com/images/full/27493_f.jpg

These, are lousy and a waste of money.
http://www.westmarine.com/images/full/05855_f.jpg

Silverton 31' wrote:
I was contemplating the idea of purchasing one of those, pump the oil
out by your self components. One boater told him he really liked his,
i was wondering of anyone else here has tried it? I find it might be a
good investment so you can change your oil throughout the season to
run at optimal performace. Thanks for posts..

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Dan Best - (707) 431-1662, Healdsburg, CA 95448
B-2/75 1977-1979
Tayana 37 #192, "Tricia Jean"
http://rangerbest.home.comcast.net/TriciaJean.JPG

I just bought a "Topsider MVP Oil Changer" from West Marine and it works
quite well. Just pump up some vacuum and let it suck out your engine oil
while you do something more interesting. Seems to be well made and not
likely to get broken as its all metal construction. Got it on sale for $40
Cdn which is 30% less than the website price of $40USD.
By the way, make sure your engine is fully warmed up before you use any of
these devices.

"Silverton 31'" wrote in message
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I was contemplating the idea of purchasing one of those, pump the oil
out by your self components. One boater told him he really liked his,
i was wondering of anyone else here has tried it? I find it might be a
good investment so you can change your oil throughout the season to
run at optimal performace. Thanks for posts..

The one in the first picture that Dan posted is made by Tempo. I have
one and love it. It is dead simple. Works like a charm and requires
nothing more than a few easy strokes of the handle. I tried several
pumps and drill powered pumps in the past and was not satisfied with them.

Dan Best wrote:

I use this one now and really like it a lot. Easy, fast and clean.
http://www.westmarine.com/images/full/22693_f.jpg

I've also ysed this one, and it's OK too.
http://www.westmarine.com/images/full/27493_f.jpg

These, are lousy and a waste of money.
http://www.westmarine.com/images/full/05855_f.jpg

Silverton 31' wrote:

I was contemplating the idea of purchasing one of those, pump the oil
out by your self components. One boater told him he really liked his,
i was wondering of anyone else here has tried it? I find it might be a
good investment so you can change your oil throughout the season to
run at optimal performace. Thanks for posts..

That's what I use. I can't imagine paying anyone to do this for me. The
only messy part can be the oil filter. I use an aluminum baking pan,
papaer towels and a ziplock.

Capt. Jeff

Tamaroak wrote:
That's what I use. I can't imagine paying anyone to do this for me. The
only messy part can be the oil filter. I use an aluminum baking pan,
papaer towels and a ziplock.

I keep a pack of large disposable diapers for removing the oil filter.
They absorb virtually all the oil from the filter.

Perhaps I should also use them myself, because after every oil change
I discover that a drop of oil has somehow managed to magically fly
across the cabin and end up on the Ultrasuede cushions.