Odd I didn't notice the oil chance wrench until I backed the car out of the driveway today, and it was already at -10 miles.

I was thinking about saving some $$ and doing it myself with an oil extractor. Is something like this all I need ?

Liquivac Topside Oil Changer | Oil Extractors | Northern Tool + Equipment

Any recommendations appreciated.

Thanks,
Brian

 

You forgot, or ignored: gravity!

I have the Topsider-and it's too small. and a pain, really!

I use a 12v electric oil-changing pump I originally bought for my boat. Works great, but you will need a large enough recepticle for the waste oil. Oh,wait-you need one for the Topsider too!

 

I still like to crawl under mine the old fashion way and pull the plug. And while I'm down there, check for leaks, suspension, etc...

James

 

I have the Pela Pro 14 from here:

Pela Pumps at

Works great and plenty large enough.....can almost change oil twice before emptying. It is also easy to carry to the recycle place and empty.

 

I have a topsider and it's a pain - doesn't get a complete vacuum in the chamber so it takes about 2 hours for an oil change when I do it. I would recommend NOT buying one of these.

 

I use a Moeller fluid extractor. I picked it up at a boat store. Works great. I use it on all of the cars, the lawn equipment, etc.

 

drain plug works fine for me, I don't even jack the car up.

 

I use this one from Harbor Freight...... it requires a compressor though...works WONDERFULLY...

 

I agree with James. Nothing like executing the basics.

 

Hi,
I bought a Lincoln Evacuator model #07400 (see attachment) and it works great. I understand these "topsiders" originated for marine engines. Prior to now, I have always pulled the plug but combined with top side oil filter access, this is just too easy!

 

Jabsco 3 1/2" Gallon Flat Tank Engine Oil Change System
Use this and I love it. 3.5 gallons = no stopping in the middle.
-Steve

 

is there something i need to know when i go to change my oil all these ppl with oil extractors... i'm used to the old fashioned

 

I don't want to jack up the car (old black top driveway). -Steve

 

Yes there is. If times ever get hard some of those with extractors will actually have to get their hands dirty.
Even with a very good extractor I think you need to drop the plug now and then to actually get anything that you may not want navigating your engine OUT!

Mike

 

Remember the days when you could truly trust your mechanics shop to do the job they were asked to do? Hell I remember when they would actually call you, or go ahead and tighten things that appeared lose because they didn't have to use the manual to go step by step and never look around fearing they may have to do a little extra work they couldn't charge you for.
How many of you rememver the days when they were actually called "Service Stations"?
We still had one of those in Helena Montana in 1989 or 1990 that when pulling in, a swarm of (well 4) guys would run out to your car, in matching uniforms, wiper fluid and blades check, Tires check and inflate, oil check, radiator check, Battery check, windows cleaned and the ultimate, one would actually vacuum your carpets all while filling your tank.
I remember it costing more but it was so cool to be a part of price didn't even matter. Helena being the State capital, I guess the polititions expected alot more.(thats a hole nother story)
Mike

 

Went out into the garage in my bathrobe and slippers, hooked up my Mityvac MV7201, 12 full pumps and went back in to finish my coffee and read the paper. Why the heck would anyone want to go through the trouble of crawling under the car to remove the plug, which by the way is easy to overtighen and is prone to cracking, when the pump is so much more convenient! By the way, most all Mercedes service shops use evacuators. I've changed the oil on several differant cars using both methods and there's no differance in the amount drained. The model I have even lets you flip a switch and pump the oil into a dispose container.
And to top that, I did all this one handed. Busted my elbow playing softball and have it in a sling!!!