Oil Extractors/ATTN Bill D

FalconGuy · 11-12-03, 06:05

I just bought a oil extractor and I noticed a few members have them ( Bill D the only one that comes to mind by name)

Any tips for its use, I havent actualy seen it im just the curious type. What not to do is a better way to phrase it I guess.

Thanks in advance

this is what I bought

Bill D · 11-12-03, 06:12

Falcon Guy,

That looks just like the one I have. As a matter of fact I just ordered extra tubes for it , one for each type of fluid I will extract: oil, brake fluid, coolnat, water, etc.

It is a very handy tool. Be sure to build up a vacuum first time you set up the tubes. You'll know when to stop pumping once you feel resistance on the handle. Never pump once you feel resistance in the handle

During the course of your oil change, check the resistanc of the handle from time to time, if you can push it down a bit, pump it some more,you'll see the oil flow more, until you feel resistance again.

If the pump fills to capacity it will automatically shut off.

Have fun!

Bill

FalconGuy · 11-12-03, 06:15

thanks, if you need parts try mytoolstore.com I got the extractor for 49 bucks from them. Looks Identical to Griots for less.

tom p. · 11-12-03, 06:38

Falcon, is this the well-known PELA 600?

There are a number of versions of these suckers. i have one that's popular with the yachting crowd (can be found at just about any marine supply store) and it's called TopSider Bigboy.

The most important item I can mention is temperature. The oil needs to be warm..not hot...not cold, but warm. It makes the job far easier.

FalconGuy · 11-12-03, 06:45

I dunno?

Its made by a company named Astro.... came highly recomended at a BMW board.

Bill D · 11-12-03, 08:36

Mines the Pela, pumping out the warm oil is a real pleasure src="http://autopia.org/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Big Grin" class="inlineimg" /> No risk of burning your hands

jchetty · 11-13-03, 09:38

how easy is the extractor to use, because i am thinking of getting one. i like the idea of not needing to jack the car up, but how do u guys get to the oil filter. And, when u say warm up the oil, is that to normal operating temp or like having the car on for "x" minutessrc="http://autopia.org/forum/images/smilies/confused.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Confused" class="inlineimg" />

Bill D · 11-13-03, 09:43

Luckily on both my cars I can easily reach in the engine compartment and get at the oil filter. However, like so many cars today, you'll still have slide under the best you can or lift the car if the filter is on the bottom of the engine src="http://autopia.org/forum/images/smilies/sosad.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Frown" class="inlineimg" />

I have changed my oil with the extractor like 5 mins after driving it with no problems. I hear the hot oil carries more dirt too

jchetty · 11-13-03, 09:53

thanks, i know what my next garage toy will besrc="http://autopia.org/forum/images/icons/icon14.gif" border="0" alt="" title="thumbs-up" class="inlineimg" />

BW · 11-20-03, 04:21

Quote:

Originally posted by Bill D
It is a very handy tool. Be sure to build up a vacuum first time you set up the tubes. You'll know when to stop pumping once you feel resistance on the handle. Never pump once you feel resistance in the handle

During the course of your oil change, check the resistanc of the handle from time to time, if you can push it down a bit, pump it some more,you'll see the oil flow more, until you feel resistance again.

Hmm, interesting. I have the Mityvac Fluid Evacuator Plus, and the last time I used it, I never built up a vacuum the first time I set up the tubes... hmm, there was never much resistance in the handle... and I pumped like 40 or so times during the oil change.

How would you vacuum the tubes?

<-confused

Thanks

chefwong · 11-20-03, 05:07

Those things are great. Not too handy for a SUV.......my beast takes 8.5 quarts and the one I have *griots version* only hold 6 quarts at most.

Bill D · 11-20-03, 08:03

I have the Griots version too just got it elsewhere, its a shame its no good for an SUV. As for what I call a vacuum, simply pump it until you feel a strong resistance, let the oil flow into the container and check the handle every once in a while and/or you see the flow of oil slowing down, then all you need to do is pump once more until you feel the resistance again