Originally Posted by X-fired
I used the Topside MVP vacuum canister made specifically for this type of thing. After warming the engine for a few minutes, you pump the air out of the canister and place a tube down the dipstick tube then suck out the oil.
It took a couple of cycles (pump/suck) but only took about 10 or 15 minutes.
The oil filter is mounted on top of the engine - black round cap on front of engine. The filter is a cartridge that mounts inside the engine. I used a filter "B" wrench to remove the filter. The filter kit includes the filter and several rubber gaskets.
I bought the Topsider at a boat supply store. Yes, I did use Mobil 1, 0-40 which I found at Autozone I believe.
I had given up on changing my own oil too but this is the easiest oil change I've ever done.
I do not recommend using this technique for changing the oil. Sludge and metal particles from the engine go down and collect in the oil pan. These are not flushed out by using the suction technique. That's one of the main things that you need to do to keep the engine healthy...not leaving that debris behind! So warm the engine oil first...remove the filter next...to get all the old oil out...then drain from bottom plug to flush out all contaminents.
Ben