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May 18th, 2020 12:23 pm
DoNotBan [OP]
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May 18th, 2020 12:23 pm

Opinion in oil extractor

Hi

Does anyone here use an oil extractor to do oil changes?
There are lots of models out there and would like some opinions/experiences please.

I would be using this mainly for small engines to start with (i.e: Lawn tractor) but may do the car also once it's off warranty.

Input appreciated.
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May 18th, 2020 1:03 pm
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May 18th, 2020 1:03 pm

It works really well especially in Euro cars. It doesn't necessarily work in Japanese cars though.

Got mine locally from WCT Performance and made oil changes on the VW easier and less messy.
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May 18th, 2020 3:16 pm
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May 18th, 2020 3:16 pm

If the filter is underneath the car then whats the point
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May 18th, 2020 4:09 pm
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May 18th, 2020 4:09 pm

as mentioned, this would be more for small engines like my lawn mower.

Thanks
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May 18th, 2020 4:10 pm
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May 18th, 2020 4:10 pm

I like mines, sucks oil, brake fluid, ps fluid, anything you stick that probe into.
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May 18th, 2020 5:54 pm
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May 18th, 2020 5:54 pm

That’s all I use on all my small engines for years now. So fast and easy. I have I think it’s call mini vac, you hand pump it to get vacuum then turn knob and boom oils sucked out.
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May 18th, 2020 7:49 pm
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May 18th, 2020 7:49 pm

DoNotBan wrote: ↑ Hi

Does anyone here use an oil extractor to do oil changes?
There are lots of models out there and would like some opinions/experiences please.

I would be using this mainly for small engines to start with (i.e: Lawn tractor) but may do the car also once it's off warranty.

Input appreciated.
I use one. Best thing ever. Combined with my car's top mounted oil filter means I haven't gone under our got dirt changing the oil in 15 years.
If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.
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May 18th, 2020 9:25 pm
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May 18th, 2020 9:25 pm

Messerschmitt wrote: ↑ How is it going to suck brake fluid from the lines? You're suppose to bleed them so dirty fluid at brakes gets cleared out. I doubt this will do that.
suck from the nipple
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May 18th, 2020 10:07 pm
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May 18th, 2020 10:07 pm

Second on the princess auto extractor. I use the manual pump but will have to try the vacuum compressor model. Works great for seadoos.
May 19th, 2020 3:03 pm
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May 19th, 2020 3:03 pm

ah_long wrote: ↑ It works really well especially in Euro cars. It doesn't necessarily work in Japanese cars though.

Got mine locally from WCT Performance and made oil changes on the VW easier and less messy.
How much and what model number?
May 19th, 2020 3:46 pm
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May 19th, 2020 3:46 pm

Gutty96 wrote: ↑ Bah, just make your own.

Vacuuming flammable oil and fuel vapours through a non-explosionproof vacuum... what could possibly go wrong? lol

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May 19th, 2020 3:55 pm
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May 19th, 2020 3:55 pm

peteryorkuca wrote: ↑ How much and what model number?
Schwaben 6-Liter Dual Powered Oil Extractor
$135 + tax
May 19th, 2020 4:39 pm
Gutty96
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May 19th, 2020 4:39 pm

engineered wrote: ↑ Vacuuming flammable oil and fuel vapours through a non-explosionproof vacuum... what could possibly go wrong? lol

Lol. Good point.
May 22nd, 2020 5:49 pm
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May 22nd, 2020 5:49 pm

Actually I just made it via that video. Took <10 minutes and <10$ including a 2-litre bottle of Ginger Ale.
It works 100%. I don't feel it's dangerous, especially that 1) it's not gasoline which is much more volatile and 2) it's going into a container and not being sucked into the actual vacuum mechanism.

Thanks for the input everyone.
May 27th, 2020 11:17 am
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May 27th, 2020 11:17 am

Just to close this for anyone reading at later date.

I made the home-made version posted in a video on page 1 of this thread,
I did a first oil change (on a 6.5hp Briggs & Stratton engine). Works like a charm, no mess at all.
For under 10$ and 10 minutes of work to make it, its a no brainer.

DoNotBan wrote: ↑ Actually I just made it via that video. Took <10 minutes and <10$ including a 2-litre bottle of Ginger Ale.
It works 100%. I don't feel it's dangerous, especially that 1) it's not gasoline which is much more volatile and 2) it's going into a container and not being sucked into the actual vacuum mechanism.

Thanks for the input everyone.

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