Volvo Oil Extraction Pump

[bucky7680]

I?ve decided to change my engine oil myself this year. I boat all year long but I only put 40 hrs on the engine and I only change the oil once a year. I have an early (may 2007) 2008 Regal 2000 w/ a Volvo 5.7 GiSX 280 hp stern drive. The end of the dipstick has what appears to be a male garden hose fitting. I would like to spend south of $125. What do you recommend? I see that Iboats has some electric pumps for around $40. Are these any good? I?m open to your thoughts.

Thanks in advance.

 

[four winns 214]

Re: Volvo Oil Extraction Pump

This one works for me on my V-P 5.0 GXiB:

http://www.bartswatersports.com/cat...nd_Cleaners/Moeller_Fluid_Extractor/index.asp

Get the 6.5 liter version. Otherwise, you'll have to empty the tank before all six quarts are extracted from your engine.

 

[bucky7680]

Re: Volvo Oil Extraction Pump

How long are the hoses? Looks like you step on foot pegs when pumping.

 

[four winns 214]

Re: Volvo Oil Extraction Pump

The hoses to feed into the dipstick tube are 36" long. There is a second hose that goes from the tank to the dipstick hose.

The beauty of this unit is that it doesn't require constant pumping. It is pumped about 5-10 strokes to create a vacuum and the vacuum pulls out the oil. I've only used it one time, but it took about five iterations spaced a few minutes apart to completely withdraw all the oil.

 

[winbasic]

Re: Volvo Oil Extraction Pump

I bought one of those oil extraction pumps for my engine. The guy said to use a bit of 3/8" hose and put it over the top of the dipstick - you have to get rid of the 'garden hose connector' first which apparently is pretty simple - mine was already missing. The connection over the top of the dipstick provides a better vaccum than threading a hose through the dipstick apparently.

Worked well for me - 3 pumps of the handle and about 5 minutes later the last of the oil was extracted.

 

[bucky7680]

Re: Volvo Oil Extraction Pump

Thanks guys I ordered the 6.5 liter from Bart?s. They had the best price I could find. Unfortunately Iboats only carries the 4 liter model.