oh BTW , to all who use the drain plug the topic was .... oil change PUMP.

try a local marine dealer or online, west marine , overtons ,boaters world

 

I also have the mityvac and the second time I used it it took a while to pull all the oil out. I have a air compressor so was thinking of trying the model that you connect to the compressor to provide the suction. Has anyone tried this yet?

 

It would be easy enough to ship back but it would cost around $15 to do it

 

I've read it takes a medium size compressor. I have a small air compressor.

 

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You don't need ramps to get under the car, you don't even need a jack.
I simply use two 2X8" pieces of wood 12" long (one under each front tire) with the end cut at a 45 degree angle so the tires roll right up on it.
This raises the front end enough for me to reach everything I need to get to, when ever I change my oil.
I'd still like to know exactly where that illusive "LIP" is everybody keeps talking about. Huudoo, maybe your oil pan has under gone "Collagen treatments". But the bottom of my oil pan is flat, and the oil drain plug is on the side of the pan. The bottom of the plugs threads line up exactly with the bottom of the inside of the oil pan, and does not create a "lip". I even stuck my little finger inside, and felt no lip.
I've drained my oil at least 7 times, and even after jacking it up on the drivers side no more oil came out.
I personally feel draining from the oil pan is the most effective way to do an oil change on our car. But I can also see how the pump method is easier and faster, (why else would the dealer use it?)
I'm with Cgocifer on this one. But if I changed my oil in the winter, I'd probably use the pump method instead of laying on a cold concrete floor in my garage.

 

I'm sorry guys, this has nothing to do with the thread, but when +fireamx said he stuck his little finger in it I had to share this story.

When I managed a Shell station years ago, a woman came in and asked for the manager. When I came out to see her she said. " My husband sent me over to see if you could stick your finger in my rear end to see if there's any oil in there."

 

LOL , yep I have a different one ,
i could see if the drain plug was at the bottom of the oil pan
then maybe all the oil could be drained,
Oh , do u lift the rear of the car also , to make sure the car is level
but thanks for the info on the short lift job
two 2X8" pieces of wood 12" long (one under each front tire)

 

Huudoo, when I'm under the car and looking at the bottom of the pan, it looks as though it's level.
If I ever get my car back from the dealer (going on 4 weeks) I plan on doing an oil change. I'll put a level on the bottom of the pan just to see if it is.

 

Have this on my SRT8 and plan on adding one to the SRT6 next change.
Use the "N" series with a short piece of hose and direct the oil where needed.
Also if so inclined, you can cut an access hole in the plastic belly pan so it does not need to be removed when changing the oil.

http://www.fumotousa.com/

BTW:If you are concerned with the amount of oil left in the pan using the drain plug , use your topsider and when you think it is "empty" pull the drain plug. Far more residual left using the pump than the plug.

 

back again

 

Okay. If you didnt like the about responses, see this thread.

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ad.php?t=25119



MikeR

 

Have not seen this extractor mentioned. JABSCO Model 17860-0012, sells for $98.90 up. http://www.hodgesmarine.com/ProductD...-0012&click=19

Jabsco 3 1/2" Gallon Flat Tank Engine Oil Change System

John P

 

Here is a good link for the Tool Warehouse

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/sear...&GoSearch.y=24

 

I have done my oil change from the bottom and have used the ramps the plastic ones the rhino they work very nice. Have left the car on the ramps over night so the ramps are strong. You have take off the splash guard and the oil pan is there. The rhinos are rated for 2,300 lbs each .

 

splash guards will be gone on my next oil change...I see no use for them...I do the bottom thing, and I did the bottom thing on my boat as well...just attached a hose w/ plug end...could do this to XF, but I just don't see a need for the pan...maybe MB owners think its keeps their garages from getting oil on the floor, but I want to know when I have a leak...