Sundancer 260: How to do an Oil Change on a Mercuriser 260?

[sid007]

I want to do as much DIY so I can learn more about my boat.

I bought the Mercrusier SELOC book and it doesn't tell you a thing about an oil change.

So I bought a hand oil pump, ran the engine and heated it up, let it cool for a few mins, and put the line in the dipstick hole and pumped oil out. It took over 45 minutes and I only got about 3 Quarts and sounds like there is 6 in there.

Doing something wrong? Crappy pump? I have some aquarium tubing and going to extend the line; i have a feeling it didn't hit the oil pan all the way down and that might help.

Anyone done an oil change on their boat want to share some info ? Also the filter, something seemed like it was in the way or my wrench is just a tad bit smaller.

Could not find an oil drain plug for the life of me .. i think that would have made it 10x easier.

Sorry for the novel I searched and didn't see much. Hopefully this helps someone else out too when it gets archived.

 

[Bifflefan]

Re: Sundancer 260: How to do an Oil Change on a Mercuriser 260?

Did you check the oil level before you started sucking ot out? You may have been 3 qts low. Also did you push the hose in far enough, or to far?
I have never used one but, I would think that there is a sweet spot on how far to put the hose on so you get the most out. As i said in have never used one but if the hose fits in the dipstick hole then its really small and it could take hours to get it all out.
I be reading to see how things turn out. Good luck!!

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Sundancer 260: How to do an Oil Change on a Mercuriser 260?

Get the electric pump for like $30.......
As stated, always check the level of what you want to pump out & you'll know what to expect.....

 

[chris0061]

Re: Sundancer 260: How to do an Oil Change on a Mercuriser 260?

your drain plug should be in the middle of the pan aft end.