oil change in argo avenger

[brebett]

Hi, does anybody knows a good and easy way to make an oil change on the avenger 2005 ( kholer engine). As far as I know it's a ***in the ***. Any idea

[lewis]

Get a vacuum system, that is the way i do mine. Works great. There are several types on the market that work well and can be used on all your home equipment. The air operated one is the best but the other will do.
Airpower America 2005 "Liquivac" Oil Vacuum System For Small Engine
Airpower America 2005 "Liquivac" Oil Vacuum System For Small Engine

[vader8x8]

Best way to drain oil. Use 5/16" or 1/4" plastic tubing inserted into the dipstick tube.( insert until it hits bottom) Take a plastic gas can and drill the vent hole to snugly fit the outside diameter of the tubing. Insert the tubing from the dipstick tube into this hole. Attach a shop vac to the fill nozzle on the gas can using a rubber coupling with hose clamps. Turn on the vac and crack a cold one. This works for every kind of difficult oil drain and no oil can go into the vac. Very neat and clean. (cut/paste repost)

[Moosetalker]

Damn I just spent $70 of the wifes companys dollars on one lol

[brebett]

Thank you, I tried 2 of 12 volt oil drain bought in Canadian tire( I'm from québec, Canada) but none of them worked. I'll see if I can find the one's you showed me around here.
Jack

[iflytheriver]

I have a newer avenger but I think they're pretty similar. I use a method I think I got off this site. Double up a couple big zip lock bags. Stick them under the drain. They conform good to the stuff they're sitting on. Remove the plug and catch the oil in the bags. Change the filter the same way. Pretty easy. I just did mine again last week. Took maybe 15 minutes.

[Slimpickin]

I use a wet /dry shop vac. I cut the bottom off a windshiedl antifreeze jug just so it will fit under the drain plug. Stick the vac hose in it and pull the drain plug. When I'm done I hang the end of the hose in the rafters so it will drain into the vac. Throw some floor dry in the vac to sop up the oil.

[brebett]

Hi, I don't what's wrong with me but I spent lots of time trying to find that drain plug but I can't find it. I have the parts schematic. It shows where it is suppose to be but still can't find it. There is only one place where I can see sort of a plug with tread but there is no holes to put an hex key like they say on there manual part. They say 3/8 but noway.
I guess I'll have to find a good vacuum unless somebody has a schematic showing exactly where it is situated.
Jack

[Storms]

Vacuum pumps are the way to go. How-ever way you can vacuum it out, I'd do it that way.

I just think they are easiest way to do the oil change, and be sure to NOT overfill when putting in new oil.

[Unamas]

Ive seen alot of tricks in mechanics, but the shop vac and gas can is a new one. Thanks, it works great.
It just goes to show you never know it all.

[vader8x8]

I'm reluctant to admit it but I learned from a 19 year old. (at least his grandfather showed it to him)

[wfo]

This is what i use on any thing i need to pull oil or gas out oF
Great deal on MityVac MV7300 at ToolTopia.com

[vader8x8]

That looks great...but most people already have a shop vac and gas can. You need a section of 5/16 tubing. Clear is best so you can tell when its empty. NO OIL GOES INTO THE SHOP VAC! It works great. It will work with any type of container that won't collapse from the vacuum. I gaurantee anyone who tries this they will never use another method again. I've never removed my engine or tranny drain plug. This is for oil only mind you, Don't use for gas obviously.

[montague]

One other option: Drainzit™ Oil Drain Hoses | Drainzit Oil Drain Hoses

Another member educated me on this, I am going to give it a try.

[Hurtmudman]

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Argo sells a vacuum pump for $50 bucks PN 638-02. Works great on the engine and trans. Nice and small.