Topic: Pumping out oil? (Read 820 times)

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

Elite Pete · « **Reply #1 on:** 13 February 2009, 15:55:24 »

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

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #2 on:** 13 February 2009, 16:27:48 »

No dipstick or drain plug

dbug · « **Reply #3 on:** 13 February 2009, 17:43:21 »

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No dipstick or drain plug

Think he means engine Martin

osealy · « **Reply #4 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.

Get's my vote anyway.
A lot of marine engines use em, & they put up huge hours.

stuyg · « **Reply #5 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

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