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As a mechanic in the OPE industry. Fluid evacuated are essential Tool for the job but does not replace Draining from the plug. When you drain from the plug it removes deposits from the bottom of the crankcase that you can't get too with a straw from the fluid evacuated.

This is the way! A few years ago I got an oil extractor for my small engine business... Talk about a game changer. I used to dread doing oil changes on machines like the generator in the video. The other tool you want to make the job faster is a measuring cup. The owners manual for your engine usually tells the exact amount of oil required. The beauty of the extractor is if you overfill it's no big deal, you can simply suck some oil out.

I have one of those pumps, I used for changing my my boat engine oil. Never thought of using it for my mower, snowblower or generator. Thanks!

I personally enjoy creating “oil art” on my driveway by removing the oil plug, (usually located behind a wheel or other obstruction on the machine). Then I catch most of the oil by rigging a path for it to flow into my waste bucket- usually with some scrap cardboard. Then the fun part; move the machine and check the asphalt! Never know what pattern you’re gonna get from all the missed dripping onto the driveway.

When I change the oil with this, I will usually remove all the oil, then pour back in about 1/2 quart of fresh oil to stir up the bottom, then remove that as well. It mixes with whatever dirt may be on the bottom that did not come up. Then I can extract that as well.

Very cool been looking for something like this. Also you didn’t show the part where when you’re pouring it into that smaller jug it overflows and it goes all over the garage floor.

Great video! Precise and straight to the point! And no music!

It must have been a personal challenge to see how small a funnel you can use without making a mess.

I made one, I used a 5 gal container and an exercise ball pump. The pump creates and holds vacuum. Plumb a line and your all set.

I have Kia Sorrento, oil filter on top. Great product, eliminates creating drain plug issues an crawling under vehicle! When draining the old oil likes to splash onto things like concrete floor or me :-). Thank you!

Just ordered some for Father's Day gifts! Thanks for sharing.

Everyone misses a key part of undercar oil changes... INSPECTION. If you never look anywhere except at the top you never check suspension, undercarriage, possible start of leaks, etc. I've got an extractor, but I alternate with oil pan plug drains too.

4 cars and will be using with all of them. Thank you so much for making this video! Just did this with my wife’s Kia soul. Afterwords I remove the drain bolt and not a single drop of oil came out.

Got one of those in Canada at Princess Auto 25yrs ago and has saved me 10's of thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours on lots of equipment. Change your all your fluids as they are super cheap. Buy good filters and no more oil change rip offs.

I use this exact oil extractor , however I use it on my Audi A6 which doesn't have an oil plug . Seven liters of oil usually takes around 20 minutes to remove , I love this system I only wish it moved faster . Yes I know I could have an oil plug put in to the pan , but if any of you have ever had an Audi you will know about the front belly pan under the bumper and that is a nightmare to keep removing and reinstalling it . Outside of the time I truly love using this system , very clean overall...

I have the same extractor pump and it works great!

I just got one of these!!! Thanks for the video. As usual well done sir!

Excellent! Just what i need to do compressor oil changes! Many thanks!

I own the metal version I bought from JCWhitney catalog some 40 years ago; in fact I used it again just yesterday. It's a labor saver...!

I used to have a vaccum can so I could do oil changes when living in an apartment, but went back to jacking the cars and the drain plug because I had to crawl under the cars anyway to change the filter can. Plus a Jack and stands and chocks costs $35 at Walmart and that pump is over $80

This is a great idea, no need to bother taking the skid plate off my 2020 4 Runner every time I change my oil.👍👍👍

Love these oil extractors. Great review! Thanks for sharing. 😁👍🦅

These informational videos are some of your best work. I learn a ton from them. Happy New Year! 🎉

I was curious what this was all about and when I saw the post. I’ve been using an extractor since 2005 on my Toyota Tacoma. It works on some cars but doesn’t work on my 2012 Honda Accord. Good info. I also Pour a I/2 quart of clean oil and extract it to see if l miss any dirty oil.

Excellent video! Great info and very professional and to the point. It’s fast and makes it easier to do and would cause me to do it more often

I use one of those 5 gal racing jugs to store my used oil in. They are great for cleanly storing and dumping oil. I use a cheap basic drain pan with a spout to catch the draining oil, then just dump into the 5 gal jug right away. No funnels needed.

One word of caution! These vacuum fluid extractors are indeed great tools, however do some research into your vehicle before you buy one like I did. I am an old guy with a bad back so I wanted to change my oil from above on my GM LS engine. I installed a remote oil filter kit, so I could change the filter from above; no problem there. Upon receipt of my oil extractor, I pulled my dipstick and inserted the larger tube and it would not go to the bottom of my oil pan; so I tried the smaller tube and would not go in either. I did some lengthy research and found that most GM LS engines have some baffle plates to keep oil from surging and sloshing in the pan. While the dipstick will pass the plates even the smallest flexible hose will NOT pass. As a matter of fact it will not even reach the top of the oil, let alone the bottom of the oil pan. So LS owners beware!

Would be great for motorcycle forks which often don't have a drain plug. I've had to improvise with plastic tube and a syringe before which is a right pain.

My Maserati Ghibli would cost $480 at the dealer for an oil change. Regular oil change places like Jiffy Lube flat out refuse to do the service because they're fearful of screwing something up and getting sued (even though it's EXACTLY the same as any other oil change, no magic involved). I change my own oil with an extractor like this that I bought for $100. My costs for each oil change are now $50 for the oil and a $15 filter, that's $65 TOTAL. For my car, that's a savings of $415.00 for each oil change. That allows me to change it much more often without killing me financially. I can do 7 oil changes before I've spent $480. So instead of paying ridiculous fees for a single change every 12k miles, I can do 7 oil changes at 6k mile intervals, always insuring my oil, the life blood of my engine, is always well within it protective ability. I understand that not everyone drives a car that's as expensive to maintain as mine, but I promise you, doing your changes yourself WILL SAVE you money. You'll also have the added benefits of knowing it was done right, and the money you save can be used for maintenance items you can't do yourself. You can do this !!!

Awesome!!! This is one video I’ve been waiting for all of my life! Thank you!!!!

Never thought about that. It would make extracting transmission fluid simple since there isn't a dipstick on most autos anymore. Thanks.

Fumoto valve is a better option. Open valve, drop oil directly from the car into an empty gallon. Close valve. Voilà ! I put one on my car 12 mm threads and one on my Ariens snowblower 3/8 npt threads.

Love this vacuum oil pump😍 saves time and money 💰 also can be used for 4x4 differential oil changes as well as power steering fluid changes! Must have for marine engine oil changes 😁👍🏻😎

I pour/transfer my used oil into the 5qt bottles from previous oil changes vs an old milk jug. The milk jug works, but the small mouth makes it difficult even with a funnel....plus I get that extra qt

I have an oil extractor and have found it to be more useful for power steering, brake fluid including bleeding brake lines, transmissions, garden tractor hydrostatic fluid. None of my cars will extract more than a quart using extractor so for that purpose it was useless but great for the other things described.

Great for automobiles.

This is a bad idea. It leaves crud on the bottom of your oil pan or crank case in small engines. Some boats (inboard engines) it's the only way you can get the oil out but if you can get to the drain plug, use it. Also, if your warm your engine up your just pushing the dirty oils around your engine and you have to wait until most of that oil is back in the oil pan. Warming an engine is not that big of a deal if you use synthetic or multi-viscosity oil. The colder the oil the better it flows. 2 minutes? What about the oil filter? What about your engine warm up time? Please change your oil filter with every oil change. Very cheap compared to a damaged engine.

These units work Great I use mine ( Pneumatic) on Customer job sites Especially for like draining 15 gal of oil at a time.

All well and good, but you still have to replace the oil filter on a car, which means you still have to jack up the car, get under it, remove the floor tray, and replace the oil filter. While I'm down there, I might as well unscrew the drain plug and let the oil drain out. So this device doesn't really save much time. Also, while draining the oil out of an oil pan, you flush out any small metal particles that may have accumulated at the bottom of the oil pan. Sucking the oil out will leave those particles to accumulate at the bottom of the oil pan.

I made an electric version about 30 years ago.and it pumped straight into a disposal container. I had to change the engine oil on spray pumps in the back of pickups. I used it for everything from oils to antifreeze. I should have got a Patent on it.

Thanks for this video. Just purchased using your link.

You got all the oil out without have to jack the car up and go under...that,s great...but how about the oil filter...

Great tip. Just bought one using your ink.

One of those common sense things, like when we used to siphon fuel from our car by sucking the pipe first. Great tip!

The only situation this unit may not work is a few vehicles were designed with two oil plugs... the oil pan actually was designed to fit over drive train components and the oil pan actually has two oil sumps or wells.... but these pan designs are probably not even on the road any more.

Oh my god!!...how did i NOT know this existed?? I'm buying this right fucking now!! Thanks.

This may be great for small portable engines. For most vehicles, you still need to get under the car to replace the oil filter.

I took one look at what it would take to change the oil on a VW Jetta diesel and bought an extractor. Changed the oil every 6,000 miles for 238,000 miles. I'm guessing it's adequate. Never got under the car. Imagine changing the oil standing up. (The oil filter is genius on the 1.9L diesel, too.) I'll get the bigger one for my G8GT using the affiliate link. EDIT: the old one I had used a pinch clamp on the tube. It's a cheap modification for a huge improvement in use. You can shutoff flow when you start sucking air so you can move the tube without losing vacuum.

Good video! Got to get one . Beats sloppin around under your car. Fast and easy. thanks!

I've been doing this for years. Works like a charm!

Excellent video!

I have one and I love it!

The shop vacuum with a 5 gallon pail is the best. Screw the cap on. Ready for transport with not a drip.

That one looks much better. I had a Mityvac and the hose reduces to a smaller diameter via a rubber adapter, well when I was pumping the used oil back into the canister, the rubber adapter came undone and oil went everywhere.

i recently purchased an extractor pump for one vehicle and now use it for all of them. i have found that when the oil starts gurgling, push the tube back and forth about an inch which finds oil at the bottom of the pan. during my last oil change, when I unscrewed the drain plug, no oil came out - literally no oil came out. while i "search" for oil at the bottom of the pan, i keep pumping slowly as to maintain a solid vacuum.

using a drain plug gets all of the settled gunk and/or metal shavings out of the oil pan especially on a car. For small yard tools you can tilt the tool over to the one side where the plug is to get it all out. Only dip sticks suck it out of the dip stick and probably don't change the filter either. Convince me i'm wrong

Bought one from this. Thanks!

got to have one thank you

How do you clean the hoses and the storage unit to be able to use it for different fluids?

I own one and I use it on all my vehicles and power equipment. Would never go back.

Thanks for the video!

It's better to drain the oil by removing the drain plug as the drain plug is located at the lowest point on the oil pan. Since most vehicles have the oil filter located on the engine and is changed from the bottom, then why not drain the oil as well. If you use that pump to change the oil and not change the oil filter that filter will eventually get to the point where it can't filter the oil which will cause the oil to bypass the filter media via the bypass which would be like not having a filter at all. Also, that pump may not be able to reach the lowest point in the oil pan. The lowest point of the oil pan is where most of the gunk builds up which is another reason to drain the oil by using the drain plug.

Quick question, I have this tool. In creating the vacuum do you hold the handle up or force the handle down? Just want to know the right procedure.

Great review. I not sure I have enough equipment to use it on. Considering the possibility.

Thanks for posting this tool

Vacuum extraction is the way to go! I converted over to the process a number of years ago. I can now change the oil in any of the family's vehicles in less than twenty minutes while wearing a suit and tie. Every other Summer or so all the vehicles are up on jack stands for other maintenance. This is when I will do a full-on drain plug open oil change and filter refresh. If your particular extractor doesn't have a handy no-drip hook as demonstrated in the video, just build a simple and cheap scabbard out of 1/2" PCV pipe draining into some kind of container in a dusty cobweb filled corner of the garage/shop. I wish this was an option 30 years ago. The time, effort, and energy I could have saved.

This is exactly what I need to change hydraulic fluid in my mower. Thank you! 👍😊

Great video. Lots good tips

A 1/4 turn valve on the bottom would be a simple and convenient addition so you didn't have to turn the whole thing on its side. Some of the convenience of using it is lost during the emptying process especially if you completely fill it and have to try landing the oil stream into a small jug or something.

I’m gonna show you how to do this job better. Tip? Use a dedicated tool you buy designed for the application. Thanks?

What is the "BEST KEPT SECRET"?

do you ever clean out the extractor with something or just drain it ??

I have one and it really does work

If I had this unit I would probably change my oil more often.

Is it "strong" enough to draw heavier oils - like differential / gear fluid - out?

Great channel! How come you don't suck out the oil refill then pour out the oil then show people by measuring and then time the 2 methods to show people the time savings?

Nothing against this product, but for less than $10, you can get a transfer pump from Harbor Freight ( and other place, too) that will suck out the oil and pump it directly into you gallon milk jug, or whatever. I still prefer to drain my oil, but on a few of my machines, this way is much easier and cleaner.

Thanks

great video!

I wish they sold this tool in the U.K. it looks really good quality.

Does anyone have much experience cleaning these pumps? I thought I could open the cap but it seems to be on their tight--which is good, but I was wonder if anyone has figured out a workable way to clean these pump after you've sucked oil into them.

Wow! Great video! Is there a Brand of extractor pump you recommend?

You made my life easier, 3cars a mower and a snow blower! that will do it.

I have a smaller version and it works great...

This should only be used for a quick fix, no other option, last chance method of changing oil. All of the impurities in your oil are heavy and sink to the bottom of the pan (yes even when engine is running its all at the bottom of the pan) hence why you drain from the bottom. You also can't get all the oil out this way. So your oil change calls for 6 liters, you leave .2 liters of oil in this way you put 6 liters oil refill in. You've now over filled your oil. (Even if its much less than thes eventually you will be over filling)

this was awesome. thanks.

Is there a pump for changing the car oil?

So what do you if you have change 34 quarts?

I believe Mercedes dealer has been using an oil extractor to change oil for a long time. In my experience, changing the oil filter takes much longer than draining the oil, so not sure how much time an oil extractor saves.

You still need to change the filter.

Makes you wonder why they fit drain plugs

What about the sediments settled on the bottom?

Tip it to get all the oil out thru the drain plug.

I just use a quick drain valve.

Hello - just wondering what size is the smallest dipstick hose your using and how flexible is it? I have a dipstick tube that has a bend in it and I wasn't sure if the smallest one would get around that bend - Thx

LuMax pump is better, and has a spot to store the hoses. You can also find it on Amazon.

Mine says do not use for gas, but I have for years. Best way to fully empty the gas tank for winterizing. These are well worth having around.

I'm curious how do you clean these pumps safely? (e.g. not dump the residue into water system, ground, etc)

This is cool, thanks