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Stupid question...
Hey guys, sorry for the stupid question but when changing oil in your boat does the filler cap need to be on or off? We are using an electric drill powered pump and cant seem to get much of the oil pumped out.
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I never really got much oil out buy using a pump through the dip stick hole. It's better to drain it out. But if you can't then be sure to run the boat first, so the oil will warm up and you can suck it up easier!!
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Originally posted by super termoli
I'm not sure I understood this but unless it's a trick question, it needs to be off...
I'm not sure I understood this but unless it's a trick question, it needs to be off...
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Basically the drill pumps suck, oops-I mean they don't suck to well. You need to get one of the pro type pumps or a vacuum canister type if you are gonna do it through the dipstick hole. Or install drain hoses in the oil pan and drain them from the bottom.
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I have one of those quick drain hoses out the bottom of the oil pan, i stick the oil sucker down the hose, gets to the oil in the bottom of the pan. We use the big blue vacuum pump like bought a west marine.
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I also have a hose running from my drain plug hole. I have the blue canister vacuum pump... works great as long as the oil is warm. Though lately, I seem to yank the motor out every time it's due for an oil change.
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