Oil Change Due: Have some questions

[cigars n scotch]

Hi everyone,

My 50 hour oil change is due and I'm going to tackle it myself (with my pop's watchful eye) and wanted to know if any of you service you boats yourselves or take it into the dealer? I bought my boat in Utah and live in New Jersey and the nearest Supra dealer is about 3 hours from me so I only bring it in for major service (like warranty stuff).

I know there's an oil extractor pump that could prove very useful for me. Anyone know where I can look to purchase it? I don't have a marine supply store that close to me, so I'm probably looking at online purchase.

Also, if any of you have recommendations on steps to take or things to watch out for because you've done it yourself and learned a few things please feel free to share the knowledge. Thanks.

Justin

[cigars n scotch]

This is a similar model to what I was referring to: http://www.amazon.com/Trac-Dynamics-...524466&sr=8-11

[docdrs]

any extractor should work.....use your quick drain tube from the bottom of the engine not the dipstick tube as the hose tube can get stuck on the botton of the dipstick tube warm the engine up if you can before as the oil will flow out quicker .. use ziplock bag around the oil filter when you take it off to catch the oil spilling out.....fill the filter with some oil and lube the filter seal before you put the new filter on .... check and add to full after you have run the motor for a few minutes and check for leaks around the filter seal.

[jaywidhalm]

Overtons.com will have oil extractors also. I have had good luck with their customer service.

[Fman]

Couple other tips...

When you install your new oil filter put it on hand tight then turn another 1/4-1/2 turn with a filter wrench. That is all that is needed, I just did my first oil change (20 hr was done by dealer) and the mechanic tightened the filter crazy tight! I actually started ripping off the sides of the filter trying to break it free. It was rediculous, have no idea why someone would ever put a filter on that tight.... my 20 minute oil change turned into a couple hour project and some bloody knuckles because of this....

Also make sure the gasket from the original filter comes off and is not stuck on the base plate where filter attaches too. If you were to accidentaly double gasket the filter it would leak.

Run the motor on a fake-lake and make sure no leaks are coming from oil filter area.

Just something to consider, good luck with your project.... here is the pump I use with a spark plug boot, works great.

[Blackntan90]

I would NOT use a filter wrench to tighten a filter- it could cause pinholes in the filter from the teeth on the wrench- I have seen this happen, just use your hand- no need to kill it!