Tbub Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I have been dealing with this for years. I have a 2004 Ski Nautique 196. I have been using a fluid transfer hand pump and it is always a hassle. Trying to get a little hose all the way into the transmission, then hoping to get it all out. What a pain. Is there a better way? Thanks for any insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GOODESkier Posted June 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2014 Are you using a "suck up" or vacuum based device? Or a pump? Vacuum based device works really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted June 17, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted June 17, 2014 pump it out. You should get near 2 quarts out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dbutcher Posted June 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2014 Use a 12 v pump that you can hook to your boat battery, but go to an auto parts store and buy a short piece of metal tubing (like brake fluid line) and a fitting to attach the metal tube to the plastic hose from the pump. The metal tube doesn't bend or flex and is therefore easy to insert into the transmission. Put a slight angle on the end of the tube so it doesn't sit flat agains the bottom of the transmission case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbub Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 I am using a vacuum pump. I like the idea of a 12v pump. Metal tube is a great idea as well. Thanks. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbub Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Transmission fluid does not match my carpet. Not happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogboy Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 @tbub, I have had great luck with my west marine 6.9 qr. manual pump oil extractor. It comes with a really good variety of a hose reduction system that works well for both engine and tranny applications. Having at least 2 home depo buckets ( one to keep the pump in), and several rags works for me also. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DW Posted June 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2014 @Tbub: Brake Clean will get out the trans fluid, be very careful as it may also harm or discolor the carpet although I have had success to date using it. Heck, even use it in the house although the CFO has no idea on that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAJ0004 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I use a siphon pump through the dipstick opening. The boat needs to be in the water to get the levels correct. I always do it in the fall before I put the boat away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogboy Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 @tbub, also, for the engine oil, your 196 may have a dedicated extractor service hose with threaded female hardware on top of the engine, like my 02 s/n. If so, you can go to ace hardware an get the male hardware piece that will connect from the oil extraction pump hose to the service extraction hose on the engine. That makes the process really easy for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjeep Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 @Tbub some simple green and it'll be OK. Gets rid of the oil and won't hurt the carpet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted June 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2014 What is "changing the transmission oil"? Last time I did that the transmission cooler failed a couple weeks later. Coincidence? Regarding the carpet, mix some engine oil (change it? Nooo), some steering cable grease, some spilled sunscreen, some bird poop and a little salt crust and you can have a sweet tie dye look. Of course, those rubber boot soap spillers can ruin the entire effect. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted June 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2014 Jody, How often do you recommend changing it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted June 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2014 If you do that metal tube trick make sure it is LONGER than the trans is deep. My roommate in college had similar Idea to suck oil out of a motorcycle that had a stripped drain, only problem that metal tube with the bend got caught and pulled out of the tube. I use a "topsider" oil change pump - and since it only takes ~2 quarts I usually will suck dry, add 1 quart back, start it for a moment, then suck it dry again and add fresh to my "on lift cold" mark. If you haven't don't so - establish your appropriate on water level, put your boat on lift/trailer/sling or what have you - once cool pull the dip stick and SCORE a line. Makes it FAR simpler to do oil changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnbrannan Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Does anyone have any current advice for a 2016 SN EX3 5.7 tranny fluid change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skiinxs Posted August 15, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2018 This is a little pricey, but the best solution out there for boat oil and transmission fluid changes is the Porta-Quick. I built a quick disconnect fitting so I can screw on to the oil change hose, then plug in, suck out the oil, then unplug to unscrew without spilling a drop. I made another adapter that plugs into the same quick disconnect that connects to a long piece of very small copper tubing. All I have to do is insert the copper tubing into the transmission to suck out the fluid. Be very careful to not use a plastic tube for this as it can get stuck, causing a transmission tear down to get it out. Another tip is the 1-gallon zip lock bag around the oil filter to remove and get out of the boat without spilling a drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DW Posted August 15, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2018 @Johnbrannan : Assuming you have a top plug / port to fill & check level, I use a cheap Harbor Freight manual fluid pump to extract the fluid and simply fill an old container as I do it. https://www.harborfreight.com/multi-use-transfer-pump-63144.html https://www.harborfreight.com/gear-oil-and-fluid-pump-61746.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DavidN Posted August 15, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2018 I used a roundup battery powered spray wand with great success. Just took off the nozzle and was able to easily extract most of the transmission oil. No mess whatsoever. Something like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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