Oil Change Question

Zephyr's Aura · 20-10-2008, 08:57

I have a Cal-34 with a Universal M4-30 diesel engine. The oil drain plug is very hard to get to and there is little room to get anything under the engine to catch the oil. Does anyone know an easy way to change the oil? The previous owner told me that he just drained it into the bilge. I don't really like that idea.

never monday · 20-10-2008, 09:00

suck it out the proper way

Zephyr's Aura · 20-10-2008, 09:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by never monday

suck it out the proper way

Thanks for the great reply... :-)

Now being that this is my first inboard could you kindly tell me how o texicute this procedure propperly? What equipment will I need? Are these items readily available or will I need to special order them.

Thanks,

Tim

Maine Sail · 20-10-2008, 10:09

Call your local Universal/Westerbeke dealer and tell them you want to order the oil drain hose kit that attaches to where the drain plug is. You replace the drain plug with this hose and then you connect a pump to the hose and suck it out..

Vasco · 20-10-2008, 10:25

A cheaper and easier method is to buy one of those oil change vacuum pumps. All you do is warm up the oil and stick a tube down the dipstick hole. Sucks all the oil out pretty quickly.

Cheechako · 20-10-2008, 10:28

Messy job. The metal can with the hand vacuum pump is a good option without spending too much money. sucks it out the dipstik right into the can. Then take the used oil to Schucks etc. Less money of course is the little pump and you provide the reservoir, but the hoses etc will be messy and messy to store afterwords.

never monday · 20-10-2008, 11:58

This works well

available here
West Marine: Fluid Extractor Kit Product Display

Vasco · 20-10-2008, 11:59

Of all the vacuum pumps the one above works the best.

bottleinamessage · 20-10-2008, 12:49

I use an xchange pump and like it alot. Check out the model 902.

X-change-R® Oil Change Systems Products Pumps

Cheechako · 20-10-2008, 12:54

The plastic one only holds 4 liters. Depends on how much oil your engine holds I guess. Many marine diesels are over 4 liters.... but the smaller one is easier to store on board.

**Hud3** · 20-10-2008, 13:14

I use the one that Never Monday recommended. Cheechako is right, it doesn't hold all the oil that's in the engine, but it isn't really inconvenient to stop after you've extracted almost a gallon, and pour it into an empty gallon oil container. The break gives the dirty oil left in the engine time to drain down into the sump so you can get it all with the second pass. I use it to change my transmission oil, too. Great product!

Paul Lefebvre · 20-10-2008, 15:04

The model Never Monday mentioned is also available in a 7 litre version, which works well for most boats.

Amazon.com: Mityvac 7400 7.3 Liter Fluid Evacuator: Automotive

Zephyr's Aura · 22-10-2008, 06:22

Thanks for all the info!

Tim

20-10-2008, 08:57	#1
Zephyr's Aura Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tennessee Boat: MacGregor 26x - Zephyr's Aura Posts: 89	Oil Change Question I have a Cal-34 with a Universal M4-30 diesel engine. The oil drain plug is very hard to get to and there is little room to get anything under the engine to catch the oil. Does anyone know an easy way to change the oil? The previous owner told me that he just drained it into the bilge. I don't really like that idea. __________________ * _/)_ ~~~~~~~ If you really want to do something you’ll find a way. If you’re not so sure you’ll find excuses.

20-10-2008, 09:00	#2
never monday Commercial Vendor Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,553	suck it out the proper way __________________ inlandmarinedieselathotmail

20-10-2008, 10:09	#4
Maine Sail Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maine Boat: CS-36T - Cupecoy Posts: 415	Call you local Call your local Universal/Westerbeke dealer and tell them you want to order the oil drain hose kit that attaches to where the drain plug is. You replace the drain plug with this hose and then you connect a pump to the hose and suck it out.. __________________ -Maine Sail CS-36T Cupecoy Maine Sail's Sailing Photo Galleries

20-10-2008, 10:25	#5
Vasco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto Boat: CS36Merlin, "La Belle Aurore" Ben393 "Breathless" Posts: 2,570 Images: 34	A cheaper and easier method is to buy one of those oil change vacuum pumps. All you do is warm up the oil and stick a tube down the dipstick hole. Sucks all the oil out pretty quickly. __________________ Rick I Toronto in summer, Bahamas in winter.

20-10-2008, 11:58	#7
never monday Commercial Vendor Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,553	This works well available here West Marine: Fluid Extractor Kit Product Display __________________ inlandmarinedieselathotmail

20-10-2008, 10:28	#6
Cheechako Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Skagit City, WA Boat: Fellippi 32 Posts: 2,371	Messy job. The metal can with the hand vacuum pump is a good option without spending too much money. sucks it out the dipstik right into the can. Then take the used oil to Schucks etc. Less money of course is the little pump and you provide the reservoir, but the hoses etc will be messy and messy to store afterwords.

20-10-2008, 11:59	#8
Vasco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto Boat: CS36Merlin, "La Belle Aurore" Ben393 "Breathless" Posts: 2,570 Images: 34	Of all the vacuum pumps the one above works the best. __________________ Rick I Toronto in summer, Bahamas in winter.

20-10-2008, 12:49	#9
bottleinamessage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Temporarily a C.L.O.D in Velcro Beach Boat: Jeanneau, SO 42.1 "Far Niente" Posts: 235	I use an xchange pump and like it alot. Check out the model 902. X-change-R® Oil Change Systems Products Pumps __________________ I wish I'd done this sooner!

20-10-2008, 12:54	#10
Cheechako Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Skagit City, WA Boat: Fellippi 32 Posts: 2,371	This one holds 2 gallons The plastic one only holds 4 liters. Depends on how much oil your engine holds I guess. Many marine diesels are over 4 liters.... but the smaller one is easier to store on board. Attached Images

20-10-2008, 13:14	#11
Hud3 Moderator Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nevis, West Indies Boat: Island Packet 380, The Belle of Virginia (now sold) Posts: 5,121 Images: 17	I use the one that Never Monday recommended. Cheechako is right, it doesn't hold all the oil that's in the engine, but it isn't really inconvenient to stop after you've extracted almost a gallon, and pour it into an empty gallon oil container. The break gives the dirty oil left in the engine time to drain down into the sump so you can get it all with the second pass. I use it to change my transmission oil, too. Great product! __________________ Hud Nevis, West Indies Click to Search Cruisers Forum Archives

20-10-2008, 15:04	#12
Paul Lefebvre Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ottawa ON Boat: Pearson 424 Ketch Posts: 22	The model Never Monday mentioned is also available in a 7 litre version, which works well for most boats. Amazon.com: Mityvac 7400 7.3 Liter Fluid Evacuator: Automotive

22-10-2008, 06:22	#13
Zephyr's Aura Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tennessee Boat: MacGregor 26x - Zephyr's Aura Posts: 89	Thanks for all the info! Tim __________________ * _/)_ ~~~~~~~ If you really want to do something you’ll find a way. If you’re not so sure you’ll find excuses.

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