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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: ChrisB on 13 February 2009, 15:53:18

Title: Pumping out oil?
Post by: ChrisB on 13 February 2009, 15:53:18

Hi

I noticed on the Opie Oils website that an option instead of draining oil out of the sump is to pump it out via the dipstick holder using a manual pump...  Has anyone tried this - is it recommended or does it leave 'sludge' in the bottom of the sump (I drive diesel...)

I don't mind getting under the car, but it would seem to be a lot easier from the top!

Thanks in advance for the advice

Chris

Title: Re: Pumping out oil?
Post by: Elite Pete on 13 February 2009, 15:55:24

Hi Chris, its always recommended to give the filter a clean as well as changing the oil ;)

Title: Re: Pumping out oil?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 13 February 2009, 16:27:48

No dipstick or drain plug :(

Title: Re: Pumping out oil?
Post by: dbug on 13 February 2009, 17:43:21

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No dipstick or drain plug :(

Think he means engine Martin ;)

Title: Re: Pumping out oil?
Post by: osealy on 13 February 2009, 17:54:47

I have used one for the last 60k mls. It sucks it out while you change the filter.    Pela Pump.
I have done this since the drain plug on my last elite wore away. :y
Get's my vote anyway.
A lot of marine engines use em, & they put up huge hours.

Title: Re: Pumping out oil?
Post by: stuyg on 13 February 2009, 19:42:26

we use them at work and they are great makes life a lot easier.
only problem is the sump plug is magnetic and catches any c@*p which a pump will not remove.
merc service says one spanner (minor service )use pump,
two spanner (major service) remove and clean drain plug.
for peace of mind i always drain from the plug if its covered in filings its a good early indicator that there is something wrong