has anyone used this oil pump to change your engine oil?

rkinross

I am thinking of buying an oil pump on amazon to change the oil in my Mercruiser engine.  Does anyone have any opinons
on doing an oil change this way?  

Vevitts Engine Oil Pump, Portable Electric Self-Priming Motor Oil Pump for Car Motorcycle and Boat Engine Oil Transfer Change Pump 12V 100W 

rasbury

Looks ok....not sure I would try to mount it in the bilge as with fuel fumes...I spent more that that on a really nice manual one..it will do break lines and other things...

Pat310

Here’s the one in use. Says self priming but I usually prime it just to make it easier to get started

Performance Tool W54170 Oil Change Pump Extractor 12v 80W Oil Extractor Pump Diesel Fluid Transfer Pump, Oil Quick Changer for Car, Boat, Marine, Motorbike, Truck, RV, ATV https://a.co/d/iaAuime

rasbury

This is the one I purchased through harbor freight..

rasbury

Cableguy Greg

This is the pump that I use. 

aero3113

I use the same one @Pat310 but it started to leak on me (I never had to prim it). I’m looking for a new one to upgrade to.

rkinross

rasbury said:

Looks ok....not sure I would try to mount it in the bilge as with fuel fumes...I spent more that that on a really nice manual one..it will do break lines and other things...

Do you remember the name of the manual one that you use?  I would like to consider all options before making a purchase.  Thanks.

mbnarney

Ras , I have been using the same kind, different brand for about 10 years now for my cars, now it serves double duty for the boat. Great choice

MH342

Does that connect directly to the dipstick port?  Are there any downsides to doing it that way vs the bottom drain?  I can only imagine a lot of upside. 

mattie

Jabsco hand pump works perfect & fast. Especially if oil is warm.
Threads onto Merc dipstick neck perfectly. 

rasbury

MH342 said:

Does that connect directly to the dipstick port?  Are there any downsides to doing it that way vs the bottom drain?  I can only imagine a lot of upside. 

It can be done either way- I did the bottom drain...

YYZRC

I use the same pump as rasbury, through the dipstick. Works great.

rkinross

Thanks to everyone who responded to my post and gave me more options to research before I buy an oil extractor.  I hate to buy something that does not work and has to be replaced after a few uses.   

JonnyM

I have the same one as rasbury, works good but not the fastest.

PickleRick

I also have same one as @rasbury but I rarely use it to change oil as it takes too long.  I use it to bleed the brakes(you may need to manually bleed then afterward as it can cause air bubbles to gather power bleeding).  

I also use if to pump out fuel tanks, power steering and trim pump tanks. 


For oil I use a 12v pump.  

rasbury

If I had to do it daily I would have an electric for sure- for the home tinkerer...