I have two identical oil change pumps plumbed into my mains. Brand name "Qwik Change" Two different ages, apparently, since the manufacturer's name sticker is slightly different on each. Searching on line, it seems neither manufacturer is still in business.
One works great. The other makes all the right noises, but the oil flows so slowly that it took over an hour to drain.
I did remove the hose from the pump inlet and blow through it until I could hear bubbling in the oil pan, so I don't think there's an obstruction on that end.
Is it worth trying to take the pump apart? Is there anything fix-able in there?
It's obviously a gear pump, and amazon sells what looks like a similar one for around $115. I'm ready to buy, but I'd hate to find out all I had to do was remove four screws and clean something out internally.
One works great. The other makes all the right noises, but the oil flows so slowly that it took over an hour to drain.
I did remove the hose from the pump inlet and blow through it until I could hear bubbling in the oil pan, so I don't think there's an obstruction on that end.
Is it worth trying to take the pump apart? Is there anything fix-able in there?
It's obviously a gear pump, and amazon sells what looks like a similar one for around $115. I'm ready to buy, but I'd hate to find out all I had to do was remove four screws and clean something out internally.