MikeDobbs
Petty Officer 1st Class
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Hi everyone- I've just purchased a new to me 2010 VX Deluxe ski (my first Jetski), and I have a question about the oil change procedure.
I've learned that this is a dry sump pump, and only about 1/2 the oil resides in the reservoir tank on top of the engine. Is there a procedure for getting more of the oil out than is possible with just suctioning out of the reservoir? I feel a little funny about only replacing half the oil when doing an oil change.
I found one video on the internet where the person removed the top of the oil reservoir and would intermittently run the engine, then suck dirty oil out of the rectangular supply channel in the reservoir until he saw cleaner oil coming up. Is this a valid method? Is there an easier way to get to the rest of the oil? Am I just overthinking this whole thing?
Link to video:
Thanks in advance!
I've learned that this is a dry sump pump, and only about 1/2 the oil resides in the reservoir tank on top of the engine. Is there a procedure for getting more of the oil out than is possible with just suctioning out of the reservoir? I feel a little funny about only replacing half the oil when doing an oil change.
I found one video on the internet where the person removed the top of the oil reservoir and would intermittently run the engine, then suck dirty oil out of the rectangular supply channel in the reservoir until he saw cleaner oil coming up. Is this a valid method? Is there an easier way to get to the rest of the oil? Am I just overthinking this whole thing?
Link to video:
Thanks in advance!
