Anyone Use One of These to Change Their Oil?

I've had one in the past when I had trailer boats and found it just barely ok. You will get old and grayer as you pump up enough vacuum to make it work and while you wait for it to suck the oil out of a 7 qt marine oil pan. I changed to a bucket pump and still use it today for transmission oil changes:

http://www.pumpvendor.com/Jabsco_17800-2000.html

Spend the extra money...........you will be glad you did.
 
I use a pump just like the one Frank posted. It works great. I have had it for 6 years now and no problems. The other nice thing about these is when it is time to recycle the oil just reverse the pump and pump the oil into the recycle container. I recycle mine at a local car parts store. I just hook the pump to the batteries they have to be recycled which are stored next to the oil recycle container. I have always found one with enough juice to run the pump. Easy.

John.
 
Bob, I use that one. Picked it up at Harbor Freight a few years ago. It sucks the oil just fine.
 
Why pump it out at all....you never get all of it anyway. Here is what I am installing and have had on previous boats. Drain the oil right out the drain hole on the transom, you'll get all of that way. Hooks up directly to your oil pan and is always there when you want it.

http://www.boatersland.com/sie18-7891.html?gclid=CKup5-qIlq0CFc3DKgod71_NoA


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Thanks guys for you input and as usual a good divergence of opinion. I like the idea of the Topsider be all metal rather than plastic like the Jabsco unit but like Frank said, the 50 pumps to get enough vacuum sounds like a bit of an ordeal, also I am already old and grey!!!:smt043:smt043
 
Sea Ray 215 said:
Why pump it out at all....you never get all of it anyway. Here is what I am installing and have had on previous boats. Drain the oil right out the drain hole on the transom, you'll get all of that way. Hooks up directly to your oil pan and is always there when you want it.

http://www.boatersland.com/sie18-7891.html?gclid=CKup5-qIlq0CFc3DKgod71_NoA


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Those are pretty neat. I used one on the cobalt when I had it on a trailer. Now with both boats in a lift it is harder to get to the transom drain plug to push the oil drain hose out (impossible if the boat is wet slipped). Maybe a way to use the drain hose another way though?

Btw, I too was concerned that I was leaving behind a lot of oil when using a pump. At least the the jabsco electric, i checked one time by pulling the drain plug in the bottom of the oil pan after emptying with the pump and found only a trivial amount of oil remaining. I was surprised at how well the pump worked.
 
Loneranger said:
Those are pretty neat. I used one on the cobalt when I had it on a trailer. Now with both boats in a lift it is harder to get to the transom drain plug to push the oil drain hose out (impossible if the boat is wet slipped). Maybe a way to use the drain hose another way though?

Btw, I too was concerned that I was leaving behind a lot of oil when using a pump. At least the the jabsco electric, i checked one time by pulling the drain plug in the bottom of the oil pan after emptying with the pump and found only a trivial amount of oil remaining. I was surprised at how well the pump worked.
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If I am not mistaken, you can also connect that hose to one of the above mentioned pumps and get it right from the very bottom of the pan, insuring you get all of the oil. So there is another purpose even if you have it slipped. I forgot that not everyone like me has your boat in a rack.....my bad.
 
I use a MityVac 7201 pump (hand operated, vacuum pump). It takes about 10-15 pumps. Sometimes I have to pump it a few more times after a minute. But, for a hand pump I am quite impressed with it. It can also be reversed, or simply pour it out through a spout.

The only reason I use that and not something like Frank linked to is I wanted something that didn't require power because I use it other places. However, we have a number of reversing pumps (like in Frank's link) at the marina and they have been in service (severe duty service) for years. They work fantastic.

Use a 3/8" ID hose (for Merc) and stick it directly on the dipstick tube. No need to use a smaller diameter hose that gets inserted into the dipstick tube.

I do like the oil pan hose (which can be used from inside the boat, as well). Get yourself a 3/8" pipe to barb fitting (about $4). Remove the fitting in the end of the hose, hand tighten the pipe to barb fitting into the hose, then attach your oil sucker of choice to the barb end.
 
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I agree with those who can't stand all the pumping for the vacuum style oil changers. For that very reason, I am installing a Reverso oil change system in my 340 as we speak (or type). The first post detailing the install just went up on my blog. There IS room in a 340 to fit one of these, if you're creative!

Dale
 
MasterFab said:
I am installing a Reverso oil change system
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Braggart. And, yes, that is the "jealousy" speaking! :smt001

Actually, doesn't make much sense for me to do it with a single engine and no gennie. But, twins and gennie - absolutely I would do the same. Can't beat "flip a switch" to change your oil! Heck, if you wanted to, you could even mount the fittings in your transom locker, right?
 
I have that exact model. I use it on my boat, jet ski, golf carts, BMW, tractor, etc. if you warm the engine just enough to warm the oil a bit, it works perfectly. Great $30 investment. Have had it for years already, still perfect.
 
For years I used one of those pumps you pick up at Harbor Freight or West Marine that fits into a 1/4hp drill motor. The inlet hose hooked to the hose bib fitting on the dipstick tube and I'd run the outlet end into a 5-gallon bucket. It only took about 2 mins to suck the oil out of each engine.
 
paulswagelock said:
I have that exact model. I use it on my boat, jet ski, golf carts, BMW, tractor, etc. if you warm the engine just enough to warm the oil a bit, it works perfectly. Great $30 investment. Have had it for years already, still perfect.
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I'm assuming you are referring to the Topsider? I too am looking to use this on my tractor and several other pieces of lawn equipment. These items are a pain to change oil without spilling on the driveway or garage floor. I could jury-rig a battery connection to use the Jabsco unit but I really would prefer not to. What is your experience with the amount of pumping required to remove all the oil?
 
I have had the topsider for a number of years now. I use it primarily for the jet ski, my small outboard, snowblower, power washer and lawn equipment. It is a must have in my opinion. I also warm the oil up before extracting. I am not sure it's the ideal solution for 5-7 quarts though but try it if it dosen't work you have a great tool for everything else.
 
I have one that is very similar, it seems to work well as long as you warm up the engine so the engine oil flows easier.
 
Those WM ones look alot like they could be made by MityVac. This is the one I have (holds a little over 2 gallons)- looks like very similar construction:

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