oil extraction

Max HEADVROOM · Mar 18th, 2018, 21:07

does anyone use one of them oil extraction devices to remove the engine oil via the dipstick?..

are they any good and if so, what type do you have..

TIA

Al.

galloot633 · Mar 18th, 2018, 21:33

I have for the last two years , I've got a pump from lidl but they are all generic , takes about 20 minutes to get 5 ltrs out , it's that easy I do an extra oil change half way through the service period , a lot won't use pumps in case they leave old oil behind , but I get the same out whether I drain or suck
Dave

Father Ted · Mar 18th, 2018, 21:58

I got a Lidl one. Use if for ATF change.
Got 3 litres out last month, but fluid very thick due to being very bloody cold!!
Used it for ATF on my last two cars.
Just reverse it to fill up again.

4x4 · Mar 18th, 2018, 22:10

I use a manual Pela vacuum pump for my wife's Mini and have never removed the sump plug yet. For the XC90 I remove the sump plug and leave it draining for a few hours to get as much old oil out as possible. If you do use a vacuum pump make sure the engine is up to operating temperature before you start sucking out the oil or you'll be there all day

HDAV · Mar 18th, 2018, 23:42

Used the Lidl one several times now, it’s pretty good just keep an old oil container for the oil you pull out, never get all oil out via pump or gravity some motors don’t have sump plugs so pumping is the only option.

Is easier if you warm the motor up first

green van man · Mar 19th, 2018, 06:40

I use one to bleed the brakes / clutch and change brake fluid.
Oil change I always drop the drain plug. I believe the initial gush gets more of the crud that sits on the bottom of the sump out than gently sucking the oil out the dipstick would.

Each to their own but my cars will always have the plug dropped.

Paul.

volvoid · Mar 25th, 2018, 22:13

Its a lot easier to set the thing on suck while having a cuppa.
Lots of garages use them. Lots of modern cars are very awkward to work on.
Would you or I know the difference ?

Mar 18th, 2018, 21:07	#1
Max HEADVROOM Senior Member Last Online: Jan 8th, 2022 15:01 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: pontefract	oil extraction does anyone use one of them oil extraction devices to remove the engine oil via the dipstick?.. are they any good and if so, what type do you have.. TIA Al.

Mar 18th, 2018, 21:58	#3
Father Ted Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wirral	I got a Lidl one. Use if for ATF change. Got 3 litres out last month, but fluid very thick due to being very bloody cold!! Used it for ATF on my last two cars. Just reverse it to fill up again. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4SE Auto. Gone now. 2003 XC90 D5. Auto.

Mar 18th, 2018, 22:10	#4
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Today 21:35 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	I use a manual Pela vacuum pump for my wife's Mini and have never removed the sump plug yet. For the XC90 I remove the sump plug and leave it draining for a few hours to get as much old oil out as possible. If you do use a vacuum pump make sure the engine is up to operating temperature before you start sucking out the oil or you'll be there all day __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

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volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	Its a lot easier to set the thing on suck while having a cuppa. Lots of garages use them. Lots of modern cars are very awkward to work on. Would you or I know the difference ? __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

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Mar 18th, 2018, 21:33	#2
galloot633 xc90, volvo number five Last Online: Today 07:48 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grappenhall	I have for the last two years , I've got a pump from lidl but they are all generic , takes about 20 minutes to get 5 ltrs out , it's that easy I do an extra oil change half way through the service period , a lot won't use pumps in case they leave old oil behind , but I get the same out whether I drain or suck Dave

Mar 18th, 2018, 23:42	#5
HDAV Master Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2024 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: End of the valley	Used the Lidl one several times now, it’s pretty good just keep an old oil container for the oil you pull out, never get all oil out via pump or gravity some motors don’t have sump plugs so pumping is the only option. Is easier if you warm the motor up first

Mar 19th, 2018, 06:40	#6
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	I use one to bleed the brakes / clutch and change brake fluid. Oil change I always drop the drain plug. I believe the initial gush gets more of the crud that sits on the bottom of the sump out than gently sucking the oil out the dipstick would. Each to their own but my cars will always have the plug dropped. Paul.

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