Mooney M20C Ranger Oil Change Tip: Never Spill a Drop of Oil Again! REDUX

[@TheShadowman68]

As a 1/4 share Mooney (65 20C) owner I have not changed the oil yet. I’m legally an A&P and have not done much gen aviation work. Very informative. Thank you.

[@boomerantics9586]

Thank you, SkyKing, I’m glad you found it useful. Enjoy that Mooney and happy landings!

[@chrisseyfarth2473]

"these videos are boring as hell". Haha. I'm glad I stayed to the end to hear that. I do like the videos. Well done. Thanks

[@boomerantics9586]

Thank you, Chris!

[@TheReadBaron91]

Don’t forget the suction screen! If not every time, at least every other. Though we do every time at my shop

[@hillcountrymax]

Thanks for the video. Looks like a tip a lot of airplanes could use. Also, unless you're really trying to polish it don't worry about it. I think it's a good balance of hanger flying and education.

[@boomerantics9586]

Hello Max and thank you!

[@Nord3202]

Have a Mark 21 M20c. Great tip, worked at a Mooney dealership never saw the PVC trick. Thanks

[@boomerantics9586]

Thanks and glad you found it useful, RI Aviation!

[@yannismakridis]

Very useful thank you

[@boomerantics9586]

You’re welcome, Yannis!

[@matthewkruger8417]

Its a pretty good tip…Thanks….My Mooney doesn’t have a filter….It has a screen…and a suction screen….

[@michaelpalermo6408]

Great PVC tip! will give it a try next oil change! 1974 M20F owner/A&P. 1 1/2" PVC. How long is yours? (Ha! Funny question!)

[@boomerantics9586]

Glad you found it useful, Michael! I’ll measure it next time I’m at the hangar but it’s long enough. 😉

[@vancamjr]

Mine is a 62 M20C. I installed a remote oil filter (Right cowl) and am happy with it. Keep my oil between 5-6 quarts for the same reasons. Looks like you’re missing a few doghouse sheet metal screws. My doghouse is the same so I know how that is. Do you have the fuel bladders or a wet wing?

[@boomerantics9586]

Hello John. I have a wet wing. I flew the ol’ bird up to Willmar, MN a number of years ago and had the tanks re-sealed at Weep No More so she’s tight again. Happy landings!

[@mrmutra569]

In answer to your question , Yes i did and keep going with videos.

[@JustaPilot1]

Like the vid. Soooooo what's up with that stitch and glue boat up against the back wall?

[@boomerantics9586]

Hello, Just a Pilot, and thank you! The boat is a Pooduck skiff I’d started a number of years ago. Progress stalled, it went to the hangar for awhile and is now back in the garage although progress has been very slow. Here’s a link to its construction so far if you’re interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGSQoWavo9tssKs Thanks again and happy landings!

[@JustaPilot1]

@@boomerantics9586 I used to be a boatbuilder so those kinds of things always catch my eye. Yeah, I found the video after I posted. Looks real nice and not stitch and glue. I've done a lot of scarfs with hand planes so I feel your pain.

[@boomerantics9586]

@@JustaPilot1 Funny enough, I used to fly professionally so, for me, aviation is old hat. On the other hand, I have volumes of books on boat designs, lofting and boat building. Obviously, I haven’t the discipline to see a single project through to completion but boat building is a fascinating topic to me. Keep the shiny side up and the greasy side down!

[@luquinon]

what did you use to shape the PVC

[@boomerantics9586]

Hello Luis. I used a bandsaw to rip the pipe in half along its length and sandpaper to chamfer the edges.

[@luquinon]

@@boomerantics9586 thank you

[@randysmith4964]

I liked the video anyways. Take that.

[@boomerantics9586]

Thank you, Randy!

[@antzx6r]

You sell yourself short mate. Vintage aircraft maintenance is desperately needed since so many shops employ kids and don’t pass any of this gold on anymore. All too often you just get “you ought to replace or update” and at the same time they scream “sustainability”. It’s a joke.

[@boomerantics9586]

Thank you, antzx6r! You make a good point. We see this this decline in “know how” not only in aviation but among all of the trades. Don’t even get me going on work ethics. Thanks again and have a dandy day!

[@TheReadBaron91]

It isn’t necessarily the “kids” fault….gotta learn somehow.