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Originally Posted by pawoSD
I don't think I'd want a top sider unless it made it a lot easier (if the car had covers underneath etc...) but on the W123 and W126 its just way too easy to quick go under and loosen the drain plug.
Here's my idea to improve the drain plug:
Replace the drain plug bolt setup with a setup like a brake caliper bleeder screw. So you can attach a hose to the bolt (screw) and drain it right back into an empty jug with no mess, then just re-snug the bolt....and you're done. No total removal of the bolt. No more washers to deal with....etc. I think that'd be cool.
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That's what's done on boat engines where you can not get to the drain plug. On mine, I have them all plumbed in with Aeroqup hoses, all terminating at one point, up high in the engine bay, I can easily hook my pump. All I do is unscrew the cap of the drain hose, plug in my pump, and proceed to pump out about 5 gallons from each engine. I then take the pump, reverse the conections, and pump new stuff back in.
On many regular boats, oil changing systems are installed. But the whole thing is too heavy for me because of all the valves and the weight of the pump, so I rigged my own bare-bones system.
There'snNothing from stopping you do the same on your car. Topsider works, but takes so damn long. 1/2" hose and fitting, and warm oil, makes the process go fast.