oil change argo bigfoot

[trevorakm1]

I just changed the oil on my bigfoot and like everyone says not easy. Used a ziplock bag and still a pain. Has anyone given any thought to adding a hose/ tube extension say a few inches or so to get the drainplug out to a more convenient place? say a 90 and then a short straight pipe and a cap to just under the drive belt. I'm gonna look into the part and see if feasable. anyone foresee any problems?

trevor

[azz7772]

I just bought an oil exraction tool from prncess auto for a hundred bucks it sucks the oil out from the dipstick tube

2 1/2 Gallon Pneumatic/Manual Fluid Extractor | Princess Auto

[trevorakm1]

yeah I've thought of those but I like to drain the hot oil from the bottom. I found extension tubes that will make changing oil easier and drain from the bottom.

thanks for the help though.

[montague]

Sounds like a good solution, what pieces and fittings did you use? I bought a used Avenger and will be changing over to winter weight oil next month so I might do some plumbing well down there.

[trevorakm1]

Northern tool has different 14" rubber extension tubes meant for this purpose. they are called drainzit and they come in 14" or 12". they also come with a clip to keep it out of the way. I haven't gotten it yet as I just changed my oil but will install at the next oil change. should lay right over the frame into the front drive chain area and allow easy access with a ziplock bag. will just need to account for the extra volume of hose when refilling.

[montague]

Thanks!

http://www.drainzit.com/