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Dream_Inn

I agree with having the hose to the bottom of the pan.  Just not sure of the reason to install the pump permanently in the engine room.  I have a portable electric pump that clips on the battery and connects right to the hoses from the bottom of the pan.  Me & a couple buddies use the same pump (I've had the pump now for 12 years).  For a once a year job, only takes minutes.  Then fill back with oil, & pump old oil into containers.

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212rowboat

Don't forget to open fill tube when sucking out from crankcase through drain plug.. pulling against vacuum is the enemy of diaphragm pumps, and will kill them quickly.

Michael T

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Michael T

xremote oil filter on the new 502s - that was a smart idea! MT

Black_Diamond

I punched a hole in my filters this year, way less mess, great tip.