Helpful video. Don't forget though, you still need to change the oil filter, which usually means jacking up the car anyway! This still looks like it will take a lot of hassle out of oil changes. ie. no need to poor the old oil back into a spare bottle to take to the tip.

On my VW TDI, the oil filter is accessed from the top of the engine as well. With the Pela Extractor, you can suck all of the old oil out of the oil cooler below the filter once the filter is removed. Draining the oil via the drain plug won't remove the oil from the cooler. The Pela is a huge time saver on VW TDI's. The lower splash shield is a pain in the ass to remove and reinstall on VW's to access the drain plug.

I'm intrigued. You left a comment on one of my NBC Overnight videos I posted. Saw this thumbnail and thought, that would be awesome if that sucks oil out. Sure enough, it does! I'm going to keep an eye out for this. I don't normally change my oil because it's such a hassle but this just might get me back to doing it. Thanks for the video.

@aftoyboy I admit, at first I was skeptical on using this pump. I went ahead and got it after I heard that this is the method Mercedes Benz vehicles have their oil channges and that Mercedes Benz recommends it. I did notice more gunk and sediment when using this thing. And also, you take out more oil from the crankcase by moving the tube and reach every corner. Its a heck of a timesaver and makes your oil changer much cleaner. This thing was $50.00 look for Pela 6000.

I asked an oil and additives manufacturer about this. They recommend you always drain the oil from the screw at the bottom or else you won't get out all the sludge sitting at the bottom of the oil pan; and really only use such a system where there is no drain plug. I was specifically interested in whether this method could be used after having added a cleaning additive before performing the oil change, which would release a lot more sludge than there already is.

@albear972 Thank you for the reply, I'll keep doing my research and see what turns up, thank you again.

as long as the oil filter is on top the engine then this would be ideal

I appreciate the video. I wish u would have had better lighting though. I also wish u would have show the whole process, like how u put the tube inside the engine and how hard it was to get the vacum started. It does look pretty cool though. I have a Mustang with skirts and getting under that is impossible.

Hmm....in reply to the negative posts here. Some cars DO NOT have sump plugs...some Smarts...wait they are Mercedes. This tool is also used a lot on boat engines. If you have a sludge build up in the sump, it's not going to come out of a drain plug or a vacuum!

Pela pumps oil extractor are on the site vidangefacile. You can find all the capacities : 2,5 liters, 4liters, 6 liters, 6,5 litres and even professionals pumps : 14 liters, great for boats !

I fully understand the ease of use as well as keeping clean for this tool but is it any better for the vehicle? does this system suck out more gunk from your oil pan compared to a good old fashion oil change where you have to lift the car to get the job done

@checnya,what is so different from the cars you mention and any other?they all have oil pans and dipsticks

Wie lange daert es how long time

no light!

@stifler20092000 LOL! 1 LB capacity. ;)

Yup... I now feel more dumber after watching this video.

No audio instruction? Poorly put together.

Sucking out of the tube is not recommended for any other cars besides a luxury(Mercedes, BMW, etc) as it leaves a good portion in the oil pan. You have to get under the car for the filter anyway, so why be lazy and use this?

You can find those pumps on the web site vidangefacile