Snow Blower Oil Change Tips
Updated: Mar. 02, 2023Simplify oil changes with a drain tube
Add galvanized extension nipples
Most snow blower engines have a drain plug design that’s guaranteed to drip smelly oil all over the machine and floor. Instead of cleaning up the mess every time, modify and extend the drain hole with galvanized nipples and a coupler, elbow and cap. Start by tipping the snow blower on its side (remove the gas first with a turkey baster) so you can attach the nipples and fittings without bathing in leaking crankcase oil. Install a nipple to extend the drain out far enough to attach a 90-degree elbow and then take a downward path (see photo). If your machine is causing trouble, then you can use these tips to fix a snow blower that won’t start.
Required Tools for this Snow Blower Oil Change Tips Project
Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you’ll save time and frustration.
- Pipe wrench (2)
Required Materials for this Snow Blower Oil Change Tips Project
Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here’s a list.
- Galvanized 90-degree elbow
- Galvanized cap
- Galvanized nipples (steel pipe)
- Pipe joint tape
