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VACUUM PUMP OIL CHANGE

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By suckerpump - 3/11/2014 11:47:47 AM

Hi, I bought the larger of the two vac pumps from you guys and some replacement oil too.
The oil the pump came with has a light brown tint, whereas the replacement oil is clear.
Do I need to drain the remnants of the old brown oil before adding the new clear oil?
I'm assuming I don't need to and can just top it up.
Want to be sure before I do anything. Thanks.
By Warren (Staff) - 3/11/2014 2:20:59 PM

If you are replacing dirty oil, then drain it fully.  If you are just topping up oil loss then fine to just top it up.