oil change

I have mentioned this before, but today I have a photo. Most of us have tried to pump out our crankcase oil through the dip stick port. Depending on the angle that the engine is installed this never results in completely emptying the crankcase. The oil is, of course, at the rear lowest part of...

I’m asking you all this. I usually change the oil and filter in the spring. But others in my marina do it before putting in winter storage. What are your thoughts? I boat inland lake in Minnesota. Boating season is May 1 to Oct 1. Winter temperatures are say -20F actual with windshield -70F...

Hi there! I bought the west marine oil extractor to change the oil on my universal diesel M25: http://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--manual-oil-changer-2-9-quart--11097714 It's an excellent product, no doubt. But I'm wondering what the best way to clean the extractor and it's tubing is...