Will this product pump cold engine oil and if so, at what rate? Is it continuous duty?
901001
We use it to transfer 5-30, 10-30 and 15-40 wt oil from drums to smaller containers. I wouldn't use it below 40-45 degrees.
1551227
I would not! I run both air cooled and water cooled. Even if you run an external filter with air cooled you always change your oil every 3 - 5 k miles! If you normally don't drive your air cooled in winter you should start the car every couple of weeks and run for 10 mins to keep valves and especially lifters coated in oil.
1057219
Yes but when you are pumping thick liquids it does take a while might have to drive around a bit and warm up the oil some first
1020356
the oil is to lube the motor just like your car engine if you don't keep the oil level the motor will seize they ship it in bottle because if it was in the pump it will pour out in shipping if the box gets turned upside down or sideways in transit witch it probably would several times so you fill it when arrives I love mine I bought its so small and light compared to my 41 pound unit I have hope that helps you
2264692
Absolutely not. But it will heat the oil so in very cold weather it flows much better when cranking the motor. There is some entire engine heating from the pan, but its negligible. If you need an entire engine heater, I recommend a heater hose heater. It's easier that a freeze plug installation, and I think it does a better job. My older work truck has a Ford 460 big block with the heater hose heater. In the coldest weather, the motor thinks its in Florida. I live at 5000 ft in Nevada. It gets from minus five to zero here a few times a year. With the oil pan heater and a heating pad on the battery, I've had no starting problems in my everyday vehicle. If the forecast is too be very cold, I have them on a timer to start a couple hours before driving time. There is a bigger oil pan pad available, which would put out more heat. Good luck.
457455
No, but you will so it continues to run properly. The directions are clear about this. It's not done often but it will need lubrication.....I don't think it requires HYDRAULIC oil. It will tell you in the directions.......Mike
1247517
We are pumping lapping oil with it and it doesn't seem to be phased at all by it. We however have it set up on a recirculating timer so it cycles on and off every few minutes. If this pump was run 12 hours a day, 5 days a week I couldn't see the pump lasting more than a month.
1414028
I don't recommend this pump. The motor run life is likely not to exceed 1000 hrs and the shaft seal may leak during operation.
1691244
I would give it a try since the viscosity would be similar. My unit could not maintain suction and it took a long time then it was very slow. Running the engine to heat up the oil and thin out the fluid.
1274894
If it's really cold, it may not pull it, just like it barely moves heavier grade oils for diesel engines. Warm the oil pan with an old fashioned floodlight to make it easier.
737367
My experience was that this is not a very powerful pump. I used it to pump oil to a tank at a higher level and it quickly burned out. It comes with a screen to filter out debris but if the screen gets clogged it might over-stress the pump.
566664
I would check motor specs for oil in each motor. This oil would fine in a snow blower or mower.
1448787
Hi carl I believe it was either 7 or 9 gallons per minute but it has low lifting capability it is designed only to supply it to the pressure pump. I am using it for a cummings diesel engine in a motor home. Have driven it 1600 miles since install, works well.
2016605
I don't believe its designed for gas as it would probably damage the impeller. Also gas is flammable and dissolves oils. Diesel is an oil which lubricates the pump.
1517689
Yes. Make sure that the compressor is running when you push the oil in and it will be much easier.
62439
Grey Beard makes another pump model called The Baron, which is designed for oil. That model should work for your need.
1702911
i work in apartment maintenance and maintain over 200 1.5 ton heatpumps,from past experience a 7cfm pump on a heatpump this size is to much,it will pull oil from the system,i personally feel a 5cfm is more than adequate,by pulling a ''fast'' vacuum with a larger cfm pump is not necessarily better.