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1.6 Litre Gas/Oil Extractor $9.95

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[Princess Auto] 1.6 Litre Gas/Oil Extractor $9.95

Was able to try this out today .

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Works well for getting unused gas out of mowers / snow blowers before storage.
I used to be that moron of a neighbor that would run his mower / snow blower for 20 min plus burning off the bottom of the tank. No more

Simpler than installing a drain line like I did on the snow blower last year.
ref snow-blower-toro-721-stalls-when-wet-2358619/#p32390823

As one of the reviewers noted on Princess Auto the plastic lines included with the pump are very stiff.

Edit : I read the manual ! check this out, the plastic pump plug goes directly in the gas can !

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Going to grab one.. will come in handy when I have to change my clutch master cylinder this winter :o
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naimc wrote:
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I used to be that mormon of a neighbor that would run his mower / snow blower for 20 min plus burning off the bottom of the tank. No more
:facepalm: Face With Tears Of Joy

Yes people, don't kill the planet with 20 min of useless running. For some blowers there is a drain nut at the fuel bowl. For lawn mowers you can utilize any spray/pump bottle with a pipe to extract most of the gas. Much better than 20 min..
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Thanks I was looking for something like this! I guess it should work with coolant too? 9th gen civic coolant reservoir is a pain in the ass to empty
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This great to change your tranny fluid if you wanna pull through the dipstick. You can't access all the fluid, but still a good amount. I pulled 6 quarts of 8 quarts from my Pontiac Grand Prix.
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I wonder if this would work for bleeding brakes... i bought the the type that connects to the air compressor and it was a giant fail.
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vancitydude wrote: Just putting this out there:

Thats kinda cool, i would just be hesitant to suck gas into a shopvac :|
I use one of those shake siphons, but its not great with low amounts of liquid. This pump should do the trick nicely
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I thought it wasn't good to run the tank dry over winter for storage and it was better to store gas equipment with half tank and some stabilizer? me and a few other buddies have been doing that
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I got one of their battery operated fuel transfer pumps for half this price not long ago.
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naimc wrote:
Works well for getting unused gas out of movers / snow blowers before storage.
I used to be that moron of a neighbor that would run his mower / snow blower for 20 min plus burning off the bottom of the tank.
IMHO, I'd still be a bit of a moron after you suck tank. Throw a little stabilizer in tank and run dry, take a few minutes. This way the important part , the carb gets drained. That's what creates most problem with fuel gumming up the carb and its tiny internal passages...

Thx for posting op.
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Neovingian wrote: I thought it wasn't good to run the tank dry over winter for storage and it was better to store gas equipment with half tank and some stabilizer? me and a few other buddies have been doing that
Yes you are better off using regular gas & stabilizer or buying trufuel for storage.
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I have this exact same Extractor from princess Auto. I would rate it is as so-so. I would not buy it again. But if you are just draining Gas/Oil once a year for lawn mower or snowblower maintenance then it will do.
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Neovingian wrote: I thought it wasn't good to run the tank dry over winter for storage and it was better to store gas equipment with half tank and some stabilizer? me and a few other buddies have been doing that
I've heard the opposite. In fact, the manual for my honda mower explicitly states to empty the fuel if it's going to be store over a long period of time (more than a couple months). Check your manuals and do what the manufacturer suggests. Keep in mind, unless you are sure you have ethanol free fuel, you run the risk of moisture getting into your system and freezing in the winter. stabilizer doesn't prevent that, it just makes it so the gas does not separate and is usable for 2-3 months
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goozy1 wrote: I've heard the opposite. In fact, the manual for my honda mower explicitly states to empty the fuel if it's going to be store over a long period of time (more than a couple months). Check your manuals and do what the manufacturer suggests. Keep in mind, unless you are sure you have ethanol free fuel, you run the risk of moisture getting into your system and freezing in the winter. stabilizer doesn't prevent that, it just makes it so the gas does not separate and is usable for 2-3 months
That is why you should store with Trufuel. It has no ethanol, so you get no water in the carb and the lines don't start to break down. (I am referencing snowblower storage here)

It is too pricey to use as gas during the season, but it is good for storage.
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Or just use shell super... it has no ethanol. That's what I use in all my small motors.
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goozy1 wrote: I've heard the opposite. In fact, the manual for my honda mower explicitly states to empty the fuel if it's going to be store over a long period of time (more than a couple months). Check your manuals and do what the manufacturer suggests. Keep in mind, unless you are sure you have ethanol free fuel, you run the risk of moisture getting into your system and freezing in the winter. stabilizer doesn't prevent that, it just makes it so the gas does not separate and is usable for 2-3 months
List of all Ethanol-Free gas stations in US and Canada. This is all I use in my snow-blower and generator.
https://www.pure-gas.org/
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sean99 wrote: That is why you should store with Trufuel. It has no ethanol, so you get no water in the carb and the lines don't start to break down. (I am referencing snowblower storage here)

It is too pricey to use as gas during the season, but it is good for storage.
yeah but what is the point in spending money on TruFuel when you can leave it dry? especially since that is what is recommended by some manufacturers. What is the harm by leaving it dry? I have never heard anyone suggesting it is better to keep fuel in the system. Just take out the spark plug and pour a couple drops of oil into the cylinder then pull the rip cord a couple times to lubricate. next spring put fresh fuel.

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https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/t ... -16109095/
https://www.jackssmallengines.com/diy/p ... equipment/
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