Oil Change Pump

[hack4alivin]

Anyone use one of these oil changing pumps. How do you like it?

 

[mrsrobinson]

Use it and like it a lot.....and so do our slip neighbors and other boating buddies, since I loan it out to all of them.

 

[hack4alivin]

Yea, I thought when I get one that is what is going to happen. I heard it is best to warm up the engine first as it make the oil easier to pull through the dip stick.

 

[mrsrobinson]

Yes, warm them up, but more than just idling at the dock. Take her out for a spin, put her up on plane, let them heat up (put some stress on the engines), bring her back, then use the pump. From my experience, idling 15-20 minutes, even though up to water temperature, does not heat up the oil enough.

 

[Vince_nj1]

Ok.. now that we have a endorsement, can you tell us the name / cost / link to purchase? I think I need one of those..

 

[mrsrobinson]

Got ours at West Marine on sale. I think it was around $99, 2-3 years ago.

 

[hack4alivin]

Found it on West Marines web site..
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...L=true&storeNum=6&subdeptNum=169&classNum=170

 

[hack4alivin]

Oh yea, last time in the store I beleive it was on sale for less than $100

 

[Vince_nj1]

Thanks!!

 

[Weave]

For what it's worth
The "oil boy" works wellalso and doesn't require power. Either way be prepared to lend it out!

 

[Nehalennia]

I have the Tempo Oil Boy it works good through the dipstick. I just always feel like I'm not getting all the oil out.

I used it on the old boat. On this boat I had the dealer install the oil pan quick drain hose kit when they had the engine out. I'd like to get the electric pump set-up or build one with a pump and a 5 gallon bucket with lid, so I can connect the hose walk away while it pumps and spend time cursing at why the @$%#$#F#@%#%$@ the oil filter aways is so hard to get off while it oozes

 

[mrsrobinson]

I am not convinced I get all of the oil out through the dipstick either. When I pour the used oil into the new oil empty jugs they never fill up.

I push and move the tube around a lot while it's pumping hoping to "find" all of the oil.

 

[jimdavi]

I use the manual pump above, (moeller) and noticed that it auto shuts off before the oil pan is empty and I have to empty the container, then re-connect for the final 8-10 oz. when it gets everything, you should hear the slurping and can see the color change in the tube.

5.7 L small blocks.

 

[Bottom Line]

I purchased the Jabsco Porta Quick. I purchased from Defender dot com. Here is a thread where I asked the same questions.

http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2232&highlight=oil+pumps

 

[Weave]

I use the manual pump above, (moeller) and noticed that it auto shuts off before the oil pan is empty and I have to empty the container, then re-connect for the final 8-10 oz. when it gets everything, you should hear the slurping and can see the color change in the tube.

5.7 L small blocks.

Exactly same experience....There is a float that hits a relief valve so you don't overfill the container.
When all else fails, as Todd mentioned, the quick-drain works great

 

[mrsrobinson]

I always hear the slurp and see the oil starting to thin out in the tube. IMHO this does not mean all the oil is out though; it just means the oil is out at the end of the tube in the pan. There can always be more oil in the pan.

 

[hack4alivin]

Well I went out at lunch time and bought it. It was $139, not on sale. My marina has the Mercury synthetic blend oil, so I will do both engines over the weekend.

 

[mrsrobinson]

Well I went out at lunch time and bought it. It was $139, not on sale. My marina has the Mercury synthetic blend oil, so I will do both engines over the weekend.

I am not to far behind you. May do the same this weekend.

 

[Still LauCo]

Did it last weekend! I used the oil boy listed above, and formerly used the Topsider Oil changer. This new one is much better!

I agree, you can't get it all out, but flipping the boat over and waiting for it to drain is not an option! One thing I know I am going to do is put remote filters on over the winter. My last boat had them, and it made an oil change a 20 min procedure... This boat, made it a 20 swear word/busted knuckle per engine procedure!

 

[Nehalennia]

........ One thing I know I am going to do is put remote filters on over the winter. My last boat had them, and it made an oil change a 20 min procedure... This boat, made it a 20 swear word/busted knuckle per engine procedure!

What product did you use and does it bolt right up to the existing Merc location?