DIY oil changer

Wayne's World said:
I do it the easy way :grin:. I pay the marina to do it. :thumbsup:
What do you really save by DIY ??. I paid $65 for each engine.
Plus I didn't get dirty or lose any boating time.
They did it when I wasn't there. :smt001
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I save about ~$30.00 over you per engine. And no one else's grimy hands on my boat. And the satisfaction that I can change my own oil. :wow:
 
I have one of those el Cheapo pumps. Used it for a couple of different things. However, If you pump even a little dry, like trying to get the last few drops of smudge out of the bilge, The impeller housing gets super hot, super fast, then the nylon impeller blades will melt. All in the matter of seconds. On another forum, a buddy swears by the Oil Boy. http://www.foreandaftmarine.com/MO-33330.htm
 
speakrdude said:
I have one of those el Cheapo pumps. Used it for a couple of different things. However, If you pump even a little dry, like trying to get the last few drops of smudge out of the bilge, The impeller housing gets super hot, super fast, then the nylon impeller blades will melt. All in the matter of seconds. On another forum, a buddy swears by the Oil Boy. http://www.foreandaftmarine.com/MO-33330.htm
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The Moeller unit is the way to go - pump a few times and just watch the oil come out. I've done several oil changes on both engines now and it's working great. My engines hold 4.5 quarts to it is the perfect size - if you require more storage it could be a bit of a pain to have to stop and dump some out and start again but still cheaper than a dealer!
 
Just got the reply from Harbor Freight technical assistance in reference to the pumps impeller material, the info is below:

It is IMPELLER: NITRILE RUBBER
MAX. TEMP. 125 DEGREES F.
Thank You,
H Wescoat
 
I personaly like the merc hand pump my self. Works great will last a long time and I get a good arm an shoulder work out in the process.
 
I have hand pump, it only take me 3-4 pump, and wait few minutes for it to be done. There is no fire so I'm not in rush. I just grab a beer and wait it to fill the container it up and done.. I feel this electric oil pump is for the mechanic who has to do many engines oil changes, but to each it own.
 
wileecoyote said:
1) fluid pump. I got one from Harbor Freight
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If you get one of these pumps be SURE to get the added warranty. I've had to replace mine FOUR TIMES. This for just using it to pump a couple gallons of clear water. Pumps fine for a minute. But if you stop (to move the hose, for example) then won't restart. One ate the impeller after about 5 minutes of run-time. Again, clear water, free of any debris, with about a 6" lift distance. I've certainly made back the warranty cost, but the hassle of them calling in the return wastes a lot of time. I would not advise anyone to buy one of these pumps.
 
I've had one of these for years..
MityVac Fluid Extractor..
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The Bill Collector said:
I have the Jabsco from my previous boat.... But I just got an email from BF deals and if this thing works? The price is right....
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That looks like one also sold as a Stearns model. It does not get good reviews elsewhere. Basically, cheaply made and slow.
 
I saw this product from Cabela's in one of the boating magazines:



For $36.00 doesn't seem like a bad idea..
 
Don't waste your money, you can come get mine. Thats the reason I ended up making this thing, thats the POS I used last year. Save it for Mardi Gras or New Years because all it does is make a bunch of racket!



barryg said:
I saw this product from Cabela's in one of the boating magazines:



For $36.00 doesn't seem like a bad idea..
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I actually ordered that thing and a friend who used one told me it is a POS. I can't remember if I cancelled the order or refused the UPS delivery.
 
After all my other woes I hadn't had a chance to use this until tonight. I worked like a champ, except for one issue.
The ID of the washer hose fitting is too small to fit over the pipe that sticks out above the threaded area on the dipstick tube. I tried a garden hose and it fit just fine, so looks like I will need to find a 5/8 washer hose, or get garden hose ends and see if I can create my own.
In the meantime I had already warmed up the engines and was ready to go, so I switched the hoses and simply slid the cut end of the washer hose over the pipe end of the dipstick tube and it fit nice and tight and pump out in a matter of maybe a minute.
Worked 100 times better than the POS shown above! That thing went straight in the trash!
 
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