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I use a BG driveline service center... I work in a dealership... i made an adaptor to pull from the dipstick tube. i have had my engine apart a few times and the tube runs to the bottom. but still i pull the plug and made a nice drainpan to fit under the engine. i still get about a half quart from the pan. then i use the driveline deal to suck the pan empty, put the plug in and fill her back up.

+2 on the cooler still being full. when i primed my engine (the oil change takes 8qts) it took 13 quarts of oil. the cooler and lines hold a lot of oil. i change mine very frquently as well. Learned from Bob Madera that oil is wayyyyy cheaper than metal. plus, wo really wants to run that other stuff and have to get it analyzed all the time since you never really trust it.

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Originally Posted by bustedbrick (Post 3310960)

I just got all excited learning from the SkyMall magazine that Benz technicians do it through the dipsitck hole. :eek:

The engine sumps and dipstick tubes on these engines is made for that to work properly.

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Originally Posted by ThisIsLivin (Post 3313052)

Anyone know of a good source for the oil pan hose drain kit for a GEN V BBC? I have to suck the oil out of the pan through the dipstick with a small hose, it takes forever, and I'm always concerned about leaving something behind.

Mercury sells several kits.