Griots Garage Oil Extractor

chefwong · 07-19-03, 08:47

Anyone know who's the OEM for the oil extractor. I remember being on the manufactuer site awhile back but I can't seem to find it again under google.

Damm thing holds 6.5 liters and my truck uses 7.5 quarts (7.09 liters) So close, but this thing has worked like a champ for my beater but not the new truck.

Just writing to see if anyone knows the URL to this site....hoping the manufactuer makes a larger capacity version

FalconGuy · 07-19-03, 10:50

Check boat websites, they use them a lot more than autos for oil removal. They should have some larger capacity units too, MightyVac is one brand name I looked into, still getting free dealer oil changes so I havent bought one yet.

MBZ 500E · 08-01-03, 11:15

I bought my MityVac from Northern Tool for $99.00. It holds 9quarts so it will be fine for your truck.

I've used mine twice now and absolutely love it, quality Parker Hose Fittings, strong canister, large hand pump, foot peg and the cylinder is clear and graduated. It also includes an overfill valve and a nice pour spout and stopper. Definitely worth investigating.

Dom · 08-01-03, 01:56

I bought a siphon pump from Kragen for $12 that had an attachement for putting into your dipstick to drain the oil. You have to supply your own container for the oil.

One warning FWIW: I don't know how true this is, BUT, I've heard that these oil extractors won't get all of the Crud out from the oil pan, and that you should continue to drail oil via the oil drain plug. Some people I know have resorted to using the oil drain plug method every other or every third oil change to get some of this sludge out from the engine.

Dom

MBZ 500E · 08-01-03, 02:03

Dom,

If the oil were cold this would potentially be a problem. I've learned from many that the proper way to change oil using an extractor is to first operate the car until hot. By driving the car and heating the oil your doing two things.

1. Lowering the viscosity of the oil making it easier to remove.

2. Dispersing any settled sludge/solids into the oil so that it can be removed using the extractor.

IMHO any sludge that doesn't disperse from the oil pan during normal driving will be too thick to flow from the drain plug as well.

SickOfItAll · 08-01-03, 03:57

My question is, why spend money on an extractor when a socket wrench and a set of jack stands will do the trick nicely.

MBZ 500E · 08-01-03, 04:07

It's much easier, it's safer, you don't get dirty and it takes less time.

I've also heard (although I'm not sure how true it is) that an extractor will pull more oil out of the pan than standard draining.

SickOfItAll · 08-01-03, 04:09

how is it safer? Easier and less time I'll give you (though in general - trying to save time when performing maintenance is a bad habit to get into), and as far as getting dirty, oh well - I barely get dirty when changing oil any more, unless I screw up.

SickOfItAll · 08-01-03, 04:10

oh, and as far as pulling more oil out - you may pull out an extra ounce or two, but that's oil that would be flushed with the next change anyway.

MBZ 500E · 08-01-03, 04:54

Safer because you don't need to set the car up on jacks (as long as your filter is accessible from the top) and less chance of getting hot oil on your skin. If you need to jack the car up to access the filter then I'd have to agree that it doesn't make much of a safety difference.

Cleaner because you don't need to crawl under the car, again thsi depends on filter location. Maybe when I put some floor paint down this problem will go away .

Regarding fast and easy I'd have to agree with you, cutting corners never achieves anything other than increased future problems. Just a true fact that an extractor does the job faster, easier and right.

SickOfItAll · 08-02-03, 01:33

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Originally posted by MBZ 500E
Safer because you don't need to set the car up on jacks (as long as your filter is accessible from the top) and less chance of getting hot oil on your skin. If you need to jack the car up to access the filter then I'd have to agree that it doesn't make much of a safety difference.

Cleaner because you don't need to crawl under the car, again thsi depends on filter location. Maybe when I put some floor paint down this problem will go away .

Regarding fast and easy I'd have to agree with you, cutting corners never achieves anything other than increased future problems. Just a true fact that an extractor does the job faster, easier and right.

As far as safety...If you crawl under a car that's on a jack, and it collapses - you're a *******. Put jackstands under it and test stability, and you'll be fine - I've never heard of a jackstand failing.

Cleaner...Well...MAYBE, but that's a fairly minor reason to spend a hundred bucks.

FalconGuy · 08-02-03, 06:22

If you paid 5 grand to resurface your driveway and paint the garage floor the idea of not one drop spilled would make that $100 extractor seem like a bargain.

Its also uselful for a lot of other messy jobs, especialy boats and lawn equipment.