Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Is there a device that allows you to put a tub down the oil filler neck and pump out the oil as apposed to going underneath? If not, there sould be! And if so, can you post a link, or brand name, or where to look for one?

Thanks again,
Brian

cleanmaxx_brian wrote:
Partly. It mostly has to do with heating the oil up a bit so it will drain faster and easier. I would guess that it would also help a bit if you use the suck it out from the top technique as well. I tend to think draining from the bottom is better., gravity is so dependable.

As far a a car filter is concerned, if it caught everything then you wouldn't need to change the oil. You could change the filer and then top up. Unfortunately a filter catches stuff above a certain size, anything smaller and it gets through. As a filter loads up with junk it can actually catch smaller stuff but not all of it. Unfortunately it also impedes the flow of lubricant more and more..  At some point the impeding the flow of lubricant bexomes more of a problem than the catching smaller stuff and you need to change the filter.

Brian, I have an oil drain plug Sears put on special.  What you do with it is just put a tube on the end, and twist and pull.  Here is a diagram

It's number 38, Sears part number 148315, someone like Buttlint or Snowshovler might be able to help you get the plug. 

Thats is pretty cool! I am going to look into that! Thanks!!!

1st off as someone mentioned the only reason for running the engine is to warm up the oil so it indeed drains faster and more completely athan if it were cold.  #2 i would also reccomend not using this pump out method.  If you have ever seen a drain plug that is magnatized( I magnetize all mine) , all those shavings would be left in everytime.  Now in the days that most parts are turning towards aluminum, the drain plug wont catch them anymore, so they will just settle at the bottom of the pan.  Too heavy to go up and get caught in the filter.  Just my 2 cents.

a couple years ago we were at an update school and they were bragging about the oil vaccuum ,of course i was a sceptic.

a guy next to us said he got one to use on argos.and now its used all the time.

so we decided to get one ,well it came and we were still sceptical so we used it and still took out the drainplugs just to check if it was working as supposed to.

i can tell tou now that its the best tool in the shop     no question about it.

and the engine manufacturers say its okay for them to.

if you can get one in your budget go ahead,was about a hundred canadian. for an 15 liter size

should be almost free in US  

later chris

snowshoveler wrote:
In Alaska Senator Stevens makes sure you get paid to buy one.

Snowshovler, where can I buy something like this? 

Me, I'll stick w/ Sir Isaac Newton and let gravity drain my oil, but you can buy this thing at Northern Tool for 39 bucks.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&productId=390306&R=390306

You could allways use a funnel with a garden hose attached to it

About four years ago I saw an article in Consumer Reports about a PELA (http://www.pelaproducts.com/) oil changer. My Dad was getting older, but still liked to change his own motor oil, so I bought it for him.

Unfortunately his GM car was not compatible with the device because there wasn't a straight run from the dipstick to the oil pan (there was a bend which a dipstick can easily maneuver through, but the plastic PELA nozzle could not). So he gave it back to me so I could use it. My Pontiac Grand Am did not have the bend and it worked great for two oil changes and one lawn mower change. Then the nozzle that holds the vaccuum after you pump got loose and no amount of glue or anything else has gotten it to work since.

It's still in my garage - pay for shipping and I'll gladly send it to you. $50 was the initial cost and I could have paid someone to change my oil for all the use it gave me. Not the greatest item, and since you don't use it regularly, the warranty runs out fast).

--SnowRemover