Extractor vs draining

"PyramidHat" (pyramidhat) 01/11/2020 at 17:37 • Filed to: None

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Right, then...

Anyone use an extractor for oil changes instead of draining? I like the thought of not having to jack up the car, but not sure if it does a good enough job getting the old oil out...

Sovande > PyramidHat 01/11/2020 at 17:44

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I use an extractor in my boat. It's a $26,000 diesel motor and if the extractor is good enough for that, it's good enough for anything. I would definitely recommend heating up the oil before trying to extract it or it will be a long process.

SmugAardvark > PyramidHat 01/11/2020 at 18:27

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My only fear with extraction would be  that it could potentially leave some sludge, or worse, metal shavings in there.

AestheticsInMotion > PyramidHat 01/11/2020 at 18:30

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Maybe try a fumoto oil drain valve? 

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > PyramidHat 01/11/2020 at 18:50

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Depending on the shape of your oil pan, the extractor might actually get more sludge than draining it. Get the oil hot and it’ll be okay. I’m personally too cheap to blow $100 on one, but if that’s not a barrier, then go nuts. 

Thisismydisplayname > PyramidHat 01/11/2020 at 19:32

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I use one for most of my cars, makes it dead simple and super clean.

A coworker of mine, who is an ex Mercedes tech swears by them and says they actually remove more oil than by pulling the plug. But that’s mercs that are likely designed for that.

My S8 does call for extraction oil changes in the factory manual.

Thisismydisplayname > PyramidHat 01/11/2020 at 19:33

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I have a pela 15 quart/or liter, forget which, but it’s great.