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@jerryarcher6916

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea, going to use it on my next oil changes...Thanks.

@mdredheadguy1979

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Notap So is there any danger of getting any oil in the shopvac???

@jack2freeman37

4 жыл бұрын

mdredheadguy1979 only if you fill the jar above the max line he marked or you kick jar over on it's side

@groovytunes2

4 жыл бұрын

I have a faster way and you won't need any of the stuff that you used. Try the drain plug , much easier

@gayhowe5291

4 жыл бұрын

Most new mowers do NOT have a drain plug.

My grandfather patented an "Apparatus for Removing Crankcase Oil" in 1970. It was the exact same principal, with a hand pump. He manufactured them by hand and sold them to large equipment companies so they could pull oil samples in the field, etc... I even worked for him some making them. This is a very cool home / DIY implementation! Nice work!

@chrisnotap

3 жыл бұрын

That's pretty cool about your grandfather!

I just used this setup to change the oil in my riding lawn mower, and it worked flawlessly. It was the quickest, easiest and cleanest oil change I have ever done. Thanks for sharing this with us.

I worked at the Philadelphia Marine Center, and that's how I winterized boats and yachts. Great and easy method. Thank you.

Thank you for sharing this wonderful way to drain oil from any four stroke small engine device.. This was a great experience and worthy of sharing with anyone who would like to do their own oil changes. I will be sharing this link with those who look at my gardening blog.

@chrisnotap

Ай бұрын

Thank you for doing that Arthur on your blog!

Awesome technique. My dad called me a smart ass after watching me (his daughter) perform this. Thank you for sharing Chris.

With the new mowers not having a drain plug, this is a God send! Thanks!

OMG! You just saved me a ton of time changing the oil in my small engines. I bet this could work for removing gasoline from ATV's, motorcycles, etc. too. Brilliant!!! Thanks a bunch

@chrisnotap

Ай бұрын

The gas sucking is not recommended. It's all about the vapours that you create from doing that that could possibly get you in trouble.

@hillcountrygarage

19 күн бұрын

@@chrisnotap Yeah, when I reconsider that idea, it does sound like a disaster in the making, doesn't it?

@peterdarr383

12 күн бұрын

@@hillcountrygarage shop vacs explode when cleaning leaves and rat's nests from car carburetors. The vapors load the can then travel to the brushes.

Just recently bought a used mower for a nephew and the wife and I did a clean and service on it, well first 4 stroke I've worked on without a drain plug , good ol KZread to the rescue, that's how I found this video, one mayo jar and a trip to the hardware store, I've made a tool that I'll never pull a drain plug on a 4 stroke ever again, thank you for your video.

I have been an oil change tech (Grease monkey) as a teenager and a hobby mechanic as an adult, and I have never seen this! I wish I saw this 20 years ago! Great simple invention that I will surely build and use.

@akbychoice

4 жыл бұрын

Simplex Aeroplanes I have a small vacuum pump that is manually operated for doing this. I like this idea because you can cap the bottle and take it to be recycled very easily.

@gregorypeterman6216

4 жыл бұрын

@@akbychoice used motor oil is great for flower beds or the vegetable garden.

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

Did you see the see version 2? ............kzread.info/dash/bejne/h59omNh8f6q6dqw.html

Thanks so much for posting this. First time I changed oil on my mowers without a mess. Your instruction were very clear and easy to follow.

Chris, you've got the best DIY stuff on the 'net! I used this technique to change the oil in our mowers and small engines. We've got 3 small push mowers, a generator, a roto-tiller and a snow blower and changing the oil was a real job. Then I came across your video with the wet/dry vac and gave it a try. It turned a horrible job into a piece of cake!! Keep up the good work!

Just wanted to drop you an note and say that I used this several times now and it is the bomb!!! Thank you for posting this on KZread !!!!

Well, I finally put all this together and did it! WOW!! All my 3 year old filthy oil was gone from my lawn mower in 30 seconds. Actually, I was somewhat disappointed, after procrastinating for so long, that it went so smoothly and flawlessly. I wanted more bang for my buck. You know, fireworks, the old AstroDome board lighting up after a touchdown (I live in Houston), something. But, beggars can't be choosy. Thank you!

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

Lol!! That's great!

Thank you. This is the kind of thing my daddy was great at. Miss him so much but people like you sharing these tips help me out alot. Keep em coming.

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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What a great idea. I am building it right away!

Wow! A solution to do a half assed job leaving lots of old oil in the engine - this is how the job should really be done. It is amazing that It was not until now that someone came up with this. Congratulations!

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

After doing this video, I figured out an even easier way to do this with less stuff still using the vacuum and using a bigger container! I'll be uploading soon. Subscribe and click the Bell to Get Notified Here: kzread.info

Downright genius! Wished I'd have seen this many many years ago!!!!

Using the pop bottle top as an adapter to the shop vac is genius. I have never progressed beyond a rag shoved into the vac next to small clear hose. Very clever and well done!

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that!!

@jimmysapien9961

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Thank you

@genem.2487

3 жыл бұрын

Truly. Now I want to go change the oil in something!

Was time to change oil in my lawnmower and I wanted a better way than just typing it on it's side. I have KZread a look and this popped up. I had some tubing from another project, a 20 ounce soda bottle, and we just finished off a large jar of peanut butter. The peanut butter jar was plastic but it held up fine. Made changing the oil much easier. I put the wheels opposite the full/drain tube in a 2x4 to help more oil run to that side. I feel like I got more oil out this way and got a better change. Thanks for sharing!

Building one today! I’ll change the oil on two outboards, a lawnmower, generator, pressure washer, trash pump, and two snowblowers in a couple of hours. Thanks for sharing.

Now that’s a nifty idea. I can’t wait to give it a try.

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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Absolutely brilliant! I have been using the “tip the mower technique “ for years which causes spills and is a pain in the a*$. Thank you for sharing!

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Did you see version 2? ......kzread.info/dash/bejne/h59omNh8f6q6dqw.html

I did it, was very simple and I had all the supplies in my garage. Works great. Thanks

My son and I built a similar rig to bleed brakes on a car, truck, or motorcycle. (Most manufacturers require a complete flush of the brake system every two years or 50,000 Km.) We used a pickle jar for a container and a small plastic funnel for the adapter. We were a little concerned that the jar might get knocked over and break spilling the contents so we put it in a 2 1/2 gallon drywall mud pail and packed rags around it to make sure it stayed upright. (Later on we removed the rags, greased the jar with vaseline and pored plaster of paris around it for weight to keep the bucket from toppling over. Once the plaster starts to harden simply twist the jar and pull it out and then let the plaster cure.) We ran the suction hose to the open bleeder nipple in the wheel cylinder and started it up. It worked fine but because of leakage around the bleeder screw it was hard to gauge when there was no air in the system. We fixed that by sealing it with a bit of plumbers putty and it worked just fine. You can bleed an entire system in about 30 minutes but make sure you top off the master cylinder and keep it topped up with fresh brake fluid while the vacuum is running. Because the hose is clear, you can readily see when the new fluid is being drawn through. On systems with disc brakes, make sure you pump the brakes up before driving the vehicle because the calipers might be slightly drawn back with the vacuum. (This has never happened to us but safety first.) Makes a miserable job quick and easy. It also works on great hydraulic clutch systems.

Oddly I used to do this all the time as a kid, then I got away from it, 50 years later you show me it's still the best and cleanest way. thank you

@VagoniusThicket

4 жыл бұрын

bob m S o true , basic science from 7th grade .

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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Awesome!!! Push mowers always make a mess when changing oil. And the mason jars come in 1/2 gallon for the bigger projects. This fixes that!!!! Thanks!!!

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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I'm gonna make me one of these for my push mowers. Much cheaper than if you were to buy one. Thank you for the tip.

Awesome! Thank you for making this video!!

Worked great! Absolutely one of the most helpful "helps" I've ever found on the internet!

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that great feedback!

Smart, and very well presented. Just subscribed. I have an engine in the back the van, I use to generate air, about 34 years old , and still going strong. This is just the ticket for making a handy oil change. 👍

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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@williamwarnold6737

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Notap Super job. You could take up the teaching profession, and make a great success if you ever were made redundant at what you’re at now. Excellent at keeping it simple. Great gift to have.

@chrisbelli445

3 жыл бұрын

Why not use a fluid transfer pump?

You’re a great engineer! Thanks for sharing your knowledge

Wow! Excellent demonstration! Thanks so much.

Thanks Chris. Perfect timing for doing my own.

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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@disruptah76

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisnotap Thanks Chris. Will check it out.

Your presentation is organized and clear, and your demonstrations are very helpful. An excellent idea and tutorial. I have just purchased the hoses and bottle, and I'm going to make your project. This will really help with my snowblower which is massive and very difficult to tip to drain the oil. Thanks so much.

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! Did you see version 2 ? .........kzread.info/dash/bejne/h59omNh8f6q6dqw.html

Tolle Idee! Das probiere ich morgen aus.

Clever remedy, there. Thank you for sharing!

Great idea -- that will save me from making a mess

Saved as a favorite....This is genius.

@qthebikeahaulic

3 жыл бұрын

Sure is NOT. All this does is leave all of the contanonents in the sump.

This is amazing. Definitely doing this

Excellent. Well presented and appears very effective. Can't wait to try it out. Greg

Love the idea. Power steering fluid change here I come

@yarpos

4 жыл бұрын

lot of stuffing around just to do a power steering reservoir, you could have it syringed out by the time you got this set up.

@EGGINFOOLS

4 жыл бұрын

@@yarpos And? I could use this for so many other things. Think past just the task at hand.

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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Well done dude, liked how to the point the vid was.

Thanks for the idea and great tip, no mess I appreciate that.

Hi Chris from Wales, UK. Just wanted to thank you very much for your oil change idea. I made my kit up exactly as you described; first time I used it, it worked like a charm and emptied my Briggs lawnmower engine in seconds. Absolutely no mess whatsoever, And saved a load of time into the bargain! Brilliant idea. Thanks again!

@chrisnotap

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks for that feedback!

Nice video Chris, very well taught and no excessive talking right to the point and simple to do. New Sub!

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

I try to do that with all my videos and get right to it. Thanks for that feedback and thanks for subbing!

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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Great instructional video. Thanks very much. I'll be making & using one soon.

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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@StephenJStephen_Photography

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisnotap Thanks Chris I've watched and saved both videos now. Great idea!

This is so much better than the old pump vacuum set up I used to use. That needed pumping too often, especially towards the end of its life. I had everything I needed right in the shop. I used a plastic olive jug which felt quite rigid, but ended up collapsing as the oil got high enough and warm enough to soften it. Switching to a glass jug next time. I just changed the Lawn mower, Chipper and the water blaster in 1/10th the time it used to. Well done.

@chrisnotap

3 жыл бұрын

If you liked this one, you'll like version 2 even better! I solved the collapsing issue!......kzread.info/dash/bejne/h59omNh8f6q6dqw.html

This is exactly what I needed!

OK going to make this. Thanks for teaching us.

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

Did you see the see version 2? ............kzread.info/dash/bejne/h59omNh8f6q6dqw.html

This is so clever! Thanks for sharing!

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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Brilliant! Jet ski oil change!! Perfect

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Another good use!

Wow Chris ! You just blew my mind man ! I have to say that video was the best and most informative video I’ve watched in I don’t know how long ! Believe me I’m passing it on to all my friends and family ! Like The guy Frank before me replied, You are a Genius Man ! I without even thinking twice I subscribed to your site ! I can’t wait to watch your other vids ! Thanks so much cause I got 3 Generators, a Ride On Mower, A Commercial 36” Walk Behind Mower And A Power Washer That I Have Been Dreading Doing The Oil Changes On !!! Not No More Though ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Saw this made it and did my oil changes on my yard and garden equipment love it not one drop oil mess. Thank you for this. so easy genius.

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that!! Did you see my second version? ........ kzread.info/dash/bejne/h59omNh8f6q6dqw.html

@tmoomoo42

4 жыл бұрын

yea I did but this works great.

Simply brilliant. Great video. Thank you kindly.

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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1,365,962 views and I just subscribed. Excellent, inexpensive genius idea, Chris. 72 year old female retired science teacher, working on Murray Briggs and Stratton lawnmower which gave me 20 years. First time ever I had gas flow through air filter...so now will hunt and see if you have videos for carburetors, etc. Excellent, inexpensive genius idea, Chris.

Now that a lot of lawn mowers don't have a drain plug, this is a fantastic idea. You're a smart man. Glad I subscribed to your channel !!!

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

Did you see the see version 2? ............kzread.info/dash/bejne/h59omNh8f6q6dqw.html

Excellent idea! Well done, thanks for sharing

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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Very neat. I'll try to remember this when needed.

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

Did you see the see version 2? ............kzread.info/dash/bejne/h59omNh8f6q6dqw.html

Was sceptical at first but liked your delivery so kept watching and decided to give it a try. Excellent ! Top notch ! Thanks !

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks!! Did you see version 2 ? ...........kzread.info/dash/bejne/h59omNh8f6q6dqw.html

Awesome stuff! Thanks for the info!

My Boy Chris Never Disappoints 💪👍

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!! (or woman?)

Nice thank you

Just made one if these. Did a water test - worked like a champ. Now I can't wait to change my mower oil :). Great vid!

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

I also did this other video if your interested..........kzread.info/dash/bejne/h59omNh8f6q6dqw.html

wow that super convenient, i will definitely make one of these , thanks

That is amazing thank you very much I will be using this method from now on!

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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Awesome video!! You can use the graduations on the two types of containers too

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

Great idea! I used a pickle jar (because that's what I had) and bought 10' of the tubing from Lowe's for under $4. Saved a lot of time, struggle and mess. Thanks!

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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I'm glad I have an electric lawn mower.

Thats awesome thanks I need to do that when the season is over and was not sure how I was going to do it without making a mess.

@stroys7061

4 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more. 👍🏻👍🏻

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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Simply amazing thanks

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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Thank you so much for making and sharing this video!

@chrisnotap

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Wow. I can't wait to try this.

This is brilliant. 👏🏼👏🏼

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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Great video, awesome!!! Your a real Genius. Thank You for sharing this video with us.

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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So smart. Thank you for sharing.

That's a great hack have to remember that one last year a friend of mine gave me a powerwasher wanted to change oil no oil plug so I had to flip it upside down it worked but I like this idea better

That’s pretty cool man I would’ve never ever thought of that

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

Did you see the see version 2? ............kzread.info/dash/bejne/h59omNh8f6q6dqw.html

Great video going to make one myself

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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Genius! Instant fan!

I like how you said "no tools" - except for the utility knife, that scissors, the drill, the step bit, the dikes, the needle nose pliers, and the shop vac... oh and the apparatus you end up with. having said that, this is awesome and works beautifully.

@chrisnotap

2 ай бұрын

Lol! You're right!! But excluding what you need to build it, there is no actual wrenches to do the oil change.

This home made suction canister is the exact same technology that is used for suction during surgery. The main difference being that the suction comes from a nozzle in the wall, rather than a shop vac. Cool idea to use it in this application. 👍

@Brock-Landers

4 жыл бұрын

It works great for surgery, I just removed one of my kidneys to sell on the black market so I could pay rent this month... no bloody mess on the floor.

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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@OutsidewithTom

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisnotap I have now, great idea.

Very cool idea, I like it!

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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Constructed mine just as you showed here and it works fantastic! Thank you for the video and thumbs up!

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Genius idea. Gonna use this on my motorcycle to refresh the oil between scheduled oil changes.

@chrisnotap

3 жыл бұрын

Check out my 2nd video where I show how to put the container inside the shop vac. Works as good or even better!

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍FANTASTIC IDEA I'M definitely going to do this !!!

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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Nice video and it seems to work great.

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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@nightcat87

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisnotap Yes I did, both great ways to save time and keep things clean. Great videos man. 👍

You are a genius. Your video helped me solve a very big problem. Thank you so much. I wish you all the best.

@chrisnotap

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Awesome very nice description of exactly what to do

Awesome Chris thanks

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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@mslarson2324

4 жыл бұрын

I did Chris my shop back was quite small the first version worked well but had to be emptied often. I went with a I believe a two gallon propane bottle. Well rinsed and aired. Worked out really well. Thanks again

Man that is brilliant. Thank you. You sound like you might be from around Canada. Thanks again.

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Yes I am Canadian.

@oneangrycanadian6205

4 жыл бұрын

I knew right away from the pc bottle lol GREAT VIDEO

@redzombi2k

4 жыл бұрын

Funny I thought you sounded like Badger from Breaking Bad.

@keithgordon9399

4 жыл бұрын

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@Ducati_Dude

4 жыл бұрын

'Take off Eh...' 🇨🇦

Brilliant. Bookmarked it for future reference. Thanks much.

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Clever idea. Saves time.

That's a clever idea.

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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Shop vacs usually have an independant cooling fan and when under high suction are actually under less load.

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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@RoofTopPigeon

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisnotap you should sell these shop vac oil change devices on your amazon store for people that have a shop vac; but don't have the knowledge to put the stuff together.

I love this channel. I never thought to change the oil in a lawn mower. I think that’s why my last one broke 😂 after watching this, I realize it’s just the same as a car but smaller. It needs basic maintenance too to function it’s best for as long as possible. Oil is cheap, engines are expensive. Thanks dude!

@blue04mx53

3 жыл бұрын

It's more important on a lawn mower because there is no oil filter on lawn mower engines.

Clever! it's the best and cleanest way. thank you

My favourite channel 💕

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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Well that looks like the fun-est way to do an oil change on a mower - finally a way around the hated task.

@chrisnotap

4 жыл бұрын

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I am thrilled that I found your channel. So helpful. Thanks!

@chrisnotap

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!