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Anyone use an Oil Extractor to do your oil change?

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onyx808
Hey guys,

I ran into this video and was wondering if any of you use one of these to do your oil change?


If so, whats the pro and cons?

Thank you!
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Hi Onyx, I use it the whole time, I've been doing so for the past 20years, never any issue.

I would not recommend the one on the picture in the video, it is a piece of C...p.
Best to use this one
www.amazon.com

Amazon.com: Aocoom-QingCang 6.5 Liter Oil Changer Vacuum Transmission Fluid Extractor Pneumatic/Manual Fluid Evacuator with Pump Tank Remover and Brake Bleeding Hose Engine Oil Change & Fluid Change Tool : Automotive

Buy Aocoom-QingCang 6.5 Liter Oil Changer Vacuum Transmission Fluid Extractor Pneumatic/Manual Fluid Evacuator with Pump Tank Remover and Brake Bleeding Hose Engine Oil Change & Fluid Change Tool: Fluid Evacuators - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com

I also have one of these

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You'll hear all kind of arguments why it's bad etc etc...

I have checked after draining the oil, by removing the sump plug in front of sceptic people, and nothing was left in the sump.
As you do the oil change just after the engine has been run, all the particles if any, will be in suspension in the oil.

Anyway, a thing I do, is to put a bit of fresh oil in the engine 1/4 of a pint once all the old oil has been sucked out, to carry away some of the old oil left here and there, then suck it out again.
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I use this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SR7TC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It has a larger capacity and works very well. I use it both on our TD6 Range Rover and the Ghibli; zero issues and works like a charm.

I don't feel like jacking up the cars anymore and paying someone something that the dealerships do the same thing (suck the oil out) is pointless. Maserati dealerships may drain from the pan, but Land Rovers typically don't. The LR has a tube already there for you to attach your extractor.
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onyx808
Great! that was the only thing stopping me from doing my own oil change... will get one of these and give it a try, thanks guys!
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localbrew said:
I use this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SR7TC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It has a larger capacity and works very well. I use it both on our TD6 Range Rover and the Ghibli; zero issues and works like a charm.

I don't feel like jacking up the cars anymore and paying someone something that the dealerships do the same thing (suck the oil out) is pointless. Maserati dealerships may drain from the pan, but Land Rovers typically don't. The LR has a tube already there for you to attach your extractor.
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I use this one too. the first one I got had a broken pump, so I returned it to Amazon, & sent me another. the second one worked like a champ...& I saved myself $350!
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I use this one too. the first one I got had a broken pump, so I returned it to Amazon, & sent me another. the second one worked like a champ...& I saved myself $350!
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Maintenance at my local dealership costs $850+tax...
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DamnHippie
Easy Peasy !

Takes about 20 minutes, and that includes running engine to warm oil up for 5 minutes, and waiting another 5 minutes for the oil to find its way back down to the oil pan.

I wanted to pull the drain plug just to see how much was possibly left, and I barely got a couple drips. So, top extractor got out every single bit a bottom drain may get out.

Makes this very important service item a total non issue. Total cost with Quaker State Euro and aftermarket filter was $55.00. At that rate, I’ll likely change every 5-6k to always have excellent oil condition.

You can do it !!

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any feed back on the Quaker State Euro oil. Its preaty cheep compare to the penzoil platinum Euro oil. have you notice any difference?
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Have had her for a week only. There are only 3 oils I’m aware of that are Euro spec in the 5w40 weight. QS, Helix, and Penzoil. All three owned by Penzoil…. IMO, all three are the same.
That said, the oil that came out was bad. Oil pressure lower than I was comfortable with. After the change this weekend, she purrs like a kitten, and oil pressure is up where I want it now.
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DamnHippie
Forgot to mention, used QS 5w40 euro in my 360 Modena as well. Never an issue.
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Hi Onyx, I use it the whole time, I've been doing so for the past 20years, never any issue.

I would not recommend the one on the picture in the video, it is a piece of C...p.
Best to use this one
www.amazon.com

Amazon.com: Aocoom-QingCang 6.5 Liter Oil Changer Vacuum Transmission Fluid Extractor Pneumatic/Manual Fluid Evacuator with Pump Tank Remover and Brake Bleeding Hose Engine Oil Change & Fluid Change Tool : Automotive

Buy Aocoom-QingCang 6.5 Liter Oil Changer Vacuum Transmission Fluid Extractor Pneumatic/Manual Fluid Evacuator with Pump Tank Remover and Brake Bleeding Hose Engine Oil Change & Fluid Change Tool: Fluid Evacuators - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com

I also have one of these

This product is no longer available.

This product is no longer available.
www.alibaba.com

You'll hear all kind of arguments why it's bad etc etc...

I have checked after draining the oil, by removing the sump plug in front of sceptic people, and nothing was left in the sump.
As you do the oil change just after the engine has been run, all the particles if any, will be in suspension in the oil.

Anyway, a thing I do, is to put a bit of fresh oil in the engine 1/4 of a pint once all the old oil has been sucked out, to carry away some of the old oil left here and there, then suck it out again.
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You should do a YouTube video of this someday… where I live there’s few real Maserati mechanics, would love to save the arm and leg they’ll charge
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You should do a YouTube video of this someday… where I live there’s few real Maserati mechanics, would love to save the arm and leg they’ll charge
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Here ya go. This is the one I watched.
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