Oil Change

[gstanton]

23 ft. '95 Sea Ray - 5.0 <br /><br />How do I change the oil on this engine? Can't reach the plug on the bottom of the engine - if there is one? Sounds like I'd have to suck it up through the dipstick? Does that get it all? I don't see any other tubes or pick-ups. I really hate to have to put her on the trailer and take her to the marina to have to PAY $$$$$ for them to do it.<br />Didn't used to be a problem - just had 'em do it when they winterized. Now we go year round (to Florida) and winterizing doesn't happen!

 

[chris in va]

Re: Oil Change

Yup, you'll have to take it out of the dipstick. If you have a boating store nearby, you'll find several models of vacuum operated pumps. They come with long, skinny tubes to put in the dipstick. <br /><br />My recommendation is getting a MANUALLY operated one where you have to pump it up by hand. I bought one that attaches to a drill (didn't work) and an electric (no go). Topsider makes a good one.<br /><br />Also, on my 94 Volvo 5.0 the dipstick tube makes two *sharp* 90 degree bends, making it impossible to get all the oil out. I just did the best I could and got about 80% evacuated.

 

[Ralph 123]

Re: Oil Change

Look into the Jabsco Porta Quick Oil Changer Model 17800. It's used by all the pros I know. I love mine and even use it to change the oil in my trucks. It hooks right up to your battery and uses a dipstick tube or the threaded hose connector found on a lot of Marine dipsticks. It will run you about $130 - $150 but it is worth every penny.

 

[akriverrat]

Re: Oil Change

a lot of the marine engines have male hose thread on top of dipstick tube and tube extended to bottom of pan. if so, just attach pump hose to that.