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manual or electric oil change pump

good morning everyone,
does anyone use a manual or electric oil change pump to change the oil in the engine?
I know about the fumoto and no spill drain plugs but was curious about using one of these.
does the pump draw out all the fluid or is there always some left? how about any debris that might be at the bottom of the pan that gets flushed out when you drain it from the bottom.

thanks
frank
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

Re: manual or electric oil change pump

Reply #1 –
Last two sentences say it. Always some left.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)
 

Re: manual or electric oil change pump

Reply #2 –
I've always preferred to drain conventionally to remove any loose deposits. I've had boats that were near impossible to drain so I installed drain hose extensions so as I could put out the bilge  drain plug and release oil. The pump will never IMO remove all the oil. That being said you can't drain anyway completely. I probably would go with a electric that can run dry or cavatating without damage. Could also tilt coach towards dip stick to aid drawing fluid out.
Scott