[C320-list] C320 Oil Change

[Ralph Winkler]

This thread has been hashed over several times if I recall back about four years or so ago.

There is a solution to the oil change issue apart from the oil filter change.  That is a messy job that I've found works best with a zip loc bag and a couple of disposable dippers. 

The real answer is just preplan with LOTS of dippers.

Those of us with Yanmar engines don't have the drain plug Ken mentions in his thread.  However, there is an option for us Yanmar users.  I took off the oil pan and had it drilled and tapped for a 1/4" brass elbow.  >From there I installed a short USCG fuel line rubber hose with a LOCKING ball valve.  Now when I change oil I just remove a plug from the valve, open valve and suck the oil into my little vacuum can.  Take about five min.

Ralph Winkler
Wind Dancer 394 
Milwaukee