Finally a product that really works.

[scbackpacker]

I bought a Liquidvac top side oil changer to change my oil with in my 4.3 liter Mercruiser. Pumped it up and started sucking the oil out. When the oil stopped flowing I felt of the container and said to myself there is no way this thing got all that oil out. I got a small pan and put it under the drain plug and removed the plug. To my surprise only a few drops came out of the oil pan. The liquidvac really worked. Now if there was some way to get the oil out of the filter before removing it I'd be set with no clean up.

 

[Philster]

Re: Finally a product that really works.

Not familiar with the oil filter setups on all boats, but depending on the layout and position of filter, some guys punch a hole in the filter and drain it into something, then remove it mostly empty. Removing it full of oil is always messier.

 

[robert graham]

Re: Finally a product that really works.

Can you get a zip-lock bag over that filter before you unscrew it to catch at least most of the oil?

 

[mphy98]

Re: Finally a product that really works.

so how much is this product? I get ripped $125.00 for an oil change by the marina.

 

[boat1010]

Re: Finally a product that really works.

so how much is this product? I get ripped $125.00 for an oil change by the marina.

I guess it depends on what they do for the $125.oo. Most places do more than just change the oil.

 

[scbackpacker]

Re: Finally a product that really works.

$34.99 @ Northern tool plus I got 10% off during their Thanksgiving sale.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_390306_390306
Free shipping to store for pickup.
I didn't think about popping a hole in the filter to drain it. Thanks I'll do that next time.

 

[tkrfxr]

Re: Finally a product that really works.

Can you get a zip-lock bag over that filter before you unscrew it to catch at least most of the oil?

I use a supermarket plastic bag over the filter...it's like picking up after the dog...

 

[This_lil_fishy]

Re: Finally a product that really works.

I use a supermarket plastic bag over the filter...it's like picking up after the dog...

Good tip, thanks, I never thought of that.

ian

 

[brown_one]

Re: Finally a product that really works.

if you have the space cut a 2 liter bottle in half and use it. easier to handle than a plastic bag. save the other half for next time or i use it to change oil on truck.

 

[woosterken]

Re: Finally a product that really works.

Sc,
thank you for the heads up!! northern tool is first class
i ordered one of those oil changers late afternoon 12/21/09 it showed up today 12/23/09

now its going to make spring seem even farther away till i can use it

thanks again
woosterken

 

[MTribe08]

Re: Finally a product that really works.

$34.99 @ Northern tool plus I got 10% off during their Thanksgiving sale.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_390306_390306
Free shipping to store for pickup.
I didn't think about popping a hole in the filter to drain it. Thanks I'll do that next time.

Did this product come with an adaptor to screw on to the dipstick tube or did you have to run a hose down the tube into the pan?

 

[woosterken]

Re: Finally a product that really works.

MT,
i just opened mine there is NO threaded adapter,it is just a tube that slides down the dip stick tube.


woosterken

 

[MTribe08]

Re: Finally a product that really works.

MT,
i just opened mine there is NO threaded adapter,it is just a tube that slides down the dip stick tube.


woosterken

Ok Thanks..

 

[woosterken]

Re: Finally a product that really works.

Mt,
the small hose that slides down the dip stick tube is 48" long!!

woosterken

 

[Stachi]

Re: Finally a product that really works.

Did this product come with an adaptor to screw on to the dipstick tube or did you have to run a hose down the tube into the pan?

the dipstick tube does not reach as far down in the pan as the plastic tube will....the dipstick projects out of the tube when installed, you won't get all of the oil out.....

 

[mrberrie]

Re: Finally a product that really works.

Humm I guess I could use this to suck the gas out of my tank huh??

 

[MTribe08]

Re: Finally a product that really works.

the dipstick tube does not reach as far down in the pan as the plastic tube will....the dipstick projects out of the tube when installed, you won't get all of the oil out.....

Ok, sounds like this type of pump is the way to go..Thanks.

 

[scbackpacker]

Re: Finally a product that really works.

MT I was very surprised at how well it worked sucking the oil out. When I removed the oil pan plug to drain what oil was left only a few drops came out.
The instructions tell you to mark the plastic tube the length of the dip stick and then slide it in until it bottoms out making sure that it goes in past the mark on the tube.

 

[skargo]

Re: Finally a product that really works.

I have a Moeler, that works great. I'm assuming this is a similar product?

 

[woosterken]

Re: Finally a product that really works.

mrberrie,

NO!!!!!!!!!! DO NOT USE FOR FUEL OF GAS

it says the seals inside the pump are leather and will be destroyed by the fuel and gas

woosterken