Seadoo oil change question

[kthurt]

Planning my first attempt at changing the oil/filter in my 2012 GTXs 155. My questions concerns the filter change.

The nut/bolt on the housing appears to require special tool (star shape bolt head). Can you get this type of socket at Home Depot or Sears?

Once you remove the filter housing lid, it doesn't appear to be much room to pull the filter up and out. There is some type of plastic housing above the filter housing. Will it come out?

Regarding the oil removal, I have vacuum pump/tank I use on by big boat. I assume you draw it out of the dipstick tube.

Any other suggestions will also be appreciated.

Thanks
Ken

 

[kthurt]

Re: Seadoo oil change question

I found answers to all the questions except for clearance for lifting the oil filter out. And, I don't see an easy way to remove the housing that is in the way, without removing the upper half of the Seadoo! Seems the suspension makes it nearly inaccessible.