Jonathan,
I get about the same. The oil pan traps some in the aft end if the engine
is not level (and we know it's not). I try to move the pickup tube around
to get as much as I can. My engine is pretty happy after 26 years of
service.
Jake
Jake Brodersen
C&C 35 Mk-III
Midnight M
013 2:30:05 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Oil Change - Yanmar 3GMF
I use the vacuum oil sucker on several diesel engines including my Cummins
powered pickup truck (12 qt change).
To remove as much old oil as possible I feed a flexible small diameter suction
tube down the dipstick tube un
I use the vacuum oil sucker on several diesel engines including my Cummins
powered pickup truck (12 qt change).
To remove as much old oil as possible I feed a flexible small diameter suction
tube down the dipstick tube until I feel the bottom of the oil pan. It may
take a few tries to be sure
Doesn't the stated capacity include the oil in the filter?
Joel
35/3
Annapolis
On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 1:49 PM, Fair, Mike wrote:
> Same thing happens with my Volvo 30HP too.
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> Mike Fair
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There is always oil trapped in the filter element and in the oil distribution
system that will detract from the listed capacity.
Rich
> On Oct 22, 2013, at 14:49, "Fair, Mike" wrote:
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> Same thing happens with my Volvo 30HP too.
>
> Mike Fair
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> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@c
Same thing happens with my Volvo 30HP too.
Mike Fair
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Subject: Stus-List Oil Change - Yanmar 3GMF
Question for anyone who does their own oil change - specifi
