Changing the Oil on an Ary Vacmaster VP215

Quick how to on changing the oil in the Ary Vacmaster VP215 Vacuum Chamber Machine.

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That was excellent - great camera angles! Thanks for taking time to show us all the details.

[@EveryBladeOfGrass1]

Brian Carlson thank you

[@jaustin8421]

Thanks for sharing. Was unsure on level. Once started it froths up so much the level drops. I went with 3/4 full as a result.

[@Sacred5mokE]

Thank you sir. Very informative.

[@EveryBladeOfGrass1]

Sacred5mokE thanks

[@ezra1791]

Thanks great help

[@EveryBladeOfGrass1]

Glad it helped

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What brand/type of vacuum pump oil are you using?

[@jevanburkett9379]

What do you recommend if you have received a machine with a broken oil filter. It is literally severed from the top of the pil pump from the bolt. Is this replaceable or is it an easy fix? Note:this is a brand new machine and I'm waiting on response from the seller as I recieved in this condition.

[@EveryBladeOfGrass1]

If it is the filter that sits on top of the pump, it costs around $20-25 for the part (oil & gas separator) looks like it would be easy to replace. Is the bolt sheared off? Hard to give you a good answer without seeing it. Hopefully the seller will make it right.

[@hollymacdonald955]

Great video! Thanks

[@EveryBladeOfGrass1]

Glad you liked it

[@rosa1470]

Hi. What oil do you use? Thanks

[@EveryBladeOfGrass1]

The brand name of the oil is Lubriplate. Vacuum pump light # L0944-054

[@ltservicesmatch6402]

Tanks for sharing... It only works with Lubriplate. Vacuum pump light # L0944-054 ??? or what other kind of oil can I use?

[@EveryBladeOfGrass1]

That was what the manufacturer recommended but I think you could use any light vacuum pump oil

[@ltservicesmatch6402]

@@EveryBladeOfGrass1 thanks a lot!! just one more question... is the vacmaster vp 215 a good option?? i mean, does it have a defect or problem with time?

[@EveryBladeOfGrass1]

Short answer it’s a vey good machine. I haven’t had any problems with mine. I did buy it used. Like any machine it needs to be maintained and there are parts that will need to be replaced. Bar tape, silicone seals, & possibly the pump. I haven’t had any problems so far

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@@EveryBladeOfGrass1 thanks again!!

[@coreym5072]

Do the oil machines last longer than maintenance free machines?

[@EveryBladeOfGrass1]

I think they will last longer and this particular vac master can be serviced or rebuilt as needed. It may not be easy to fix the maintenance free ones.

[@jamesvasquez6280]

Oil compressor are the original, and shouldn’t be replaced with the new “oil-free compressors”. Your oil compressor may be a little oilier, dirtier, and may have to change oil every or other year, but will last 50+ years

[@chawk4172]

How much oil does it take to fill it up?

[@EveryBladeOfGrass1]

It takes about 2-3 ounces

[@ronsellew5696]

How often do you have to change the oil?

[@EveryBladeOfGrass1]

The manufacturer says about every 60 hours of use or when the oil in the sight glass becomes dark.

[@kubotamaniac]

How do you discard the used oil?

[@EveryBladeOfGrass1]

I took it along with some motor oil to a auto parts store but there is very little from the oil change

[@richarda.valdes1197]

So what oil is recommended 🥺

[@EveryBladeOfGrass1]

Lubriplate light vacuum oil is the brand recommendation from the manufacturer but you can use any light vacuum pump oil # L0944-054

[@queeky00]

How do you know when the oil needs to be changed?

[@EveryBladeOfGrass1]

They say after 60 hours of use but you can also go by the color. When it starts to darken would be a good time as well. It depends on how much you are using it as well. If you use it a ton I’d go by the 60 hours otherwise maybe change it once a year. There is no down side to changing it out prior to the 60 hour mark.

[@connieparis8]

ARY Vacmaster told me to change it every three months if I’m using on a regular basis.

[@dromans615]

This is a vacuum pump not an oil pump