transmission fluid change on r-25

[three dog night]

Hello,
Has anyone drained and refilled the transmission fluid on the cummins 150 engine? Cummins manual
tells how but I don't understand how to catch fluid once the drain plug is taken out. Area underneath is
to tight to affix a container below. It appears that Delo 400 30 W oil is what's used when refilling. Thank You,Joel.

 

[Spirit of Gratitude]

You want to suck out the oil. Here is what will work for that. It is also great for oil changes. You will love it. No mess.

http://www.parkeryamaha.com/moelleroilchanger.aspx

You can search online for the best deal for one. You should find one for around $70.00

Stuart.... Spirit of Gratitude 😎

 

[K7MXE]

I found it helpful in using liters vice quarts when doing the transmission change on the R21. I use a sucker from Harbor Freight and it gets the job done for about $30. I use Delo 400 in 30W. Warm oil is easier to remove so that's a great excuse to take the boat out. Bob Heselberg Eatonville Wa

 

[three dog night]

Stuart and Bob,
Thanks for your help. I have ordered a pump and will have it in a few days. Sounds like the pump works
on cars and trucks as well. Thanks again for resolving my dilemma. Safe Boating, Joel

 

[bbrh842]

I agree with the pump. I got one at West Marine that looks like a 2 gallon gas can with a bicycle pump on top. It works great. It you are on a budget, and REALLY brave, stick a BIG baggie under the drain. I swear on my mother's good name that I saw a person sucsessfully do it that way last year. I don't recommend it though. One thing I KNOW from experience, when you get done changing oil, there will be oil in places you haven't even been. Be sure you have a lot of old rags before you get started.

 

[K7MXE]

I will toss in another note. I don't know if the 25 has a hole in the pan under the motor but the 21 does and some duct tape over the hole while changing the filter is a good idea and goes with those rags. Remove when you are done using those rags. The bicycle pump in a can pump works fine but the hose is poor and worth while to put on hose that is stiffer. I used truck air line. I have to admit the hardest part of my transmission change is not cross threading the fill plug, I have changed it several times and dread that poorly designed plug. Bob Heselberg