Topside oil changer : http://search.ebay.com/oil-change-pu...sPageNameZWLRS


Oil Extrator: http://search.ebay.com/oil-extractor...sPageNameZWLRS




Your thoughts?

 

Eh seems pretty useless considering you still have to get under the car to change the filter.

 

I dont get it..... its called gravity... why would you need a pump to get the fluid out. It falls out on its own..

 

The Topsider is fantastic for these jobs:
Freshen-up the brake or power steering fluids
Change the rear differential fluid.

 

In regards to oil changes there's really no substitute for draining via the plug. These products are mostly intended to boats with inboard engines where is is not possible get under the engine.

 

yea i never would use somthing like that on a car it be waste of money unless you buying it for a boat like 281gt said

 

I don't think you would get as much of the old oil out of the engine with those things as just pulling the plug. It's not like these cars are difficult to change the oil on.

 

I used to use Rhino Ramps but I found that a 1-2 sheets of 3/4" plywood under the front tires gives me enough clearance to reach the filter and drain plug. The front bumper fascia and radiator air dam stick down too much and my head gets stuck if I don't lift the car just a tad.

 

Yup, used one of those all the time for manual transmissions and differentials that didn't have a drain plug. Would never use it for an engine though....kinda pointless.

 

Use a turkey baster for brake and power steering fluid.
I normally remove the differential cover to change the gear oil anyhow. It also allows you to visually inspect the gears and clutch packs for any damage. Sometimes stuff breaks and you can have broken bolts floating around.

 

I used to use a turkey baster to remove fluid as well but someone told me that turkey juice wasn't compatible with the brake fluid in newer cars

 

Just turn the car upside down and shake it, like I do.

 

quote of the thread right there. and i will start using that method.

 

Haha!!

 

I've heard that the extractors do not get all of the oil out...especially where a lot of the sludge could occur...do it the old fashion way (i.e. drain plug...after ensuring the oil is warm)...besides, you have to get underneath to change the oil filter.

 

A lot of the quickee lube places use pumps to change the oil through the dipstick tube. It ensures the trained chimps that work there don't forget to tighten the drain plug. Unfortunately, they leave a lot of sludge and other harmful crud in the bottom reccesses of the oil pan. I avoid anyplace that uses them like the plague.

Martin

 

It depends on the car. Many European cars have cartridge type oil filters that are accessible from the top. They also have belly pans that have to be removed to access the bottom of the engine. On my VW TDI, it is MUCH easier to change the oil with an oil sucker. And I actually get MORE oil out because I can suction the oil filter cannister and oil cooler with the filter removed. I also don't have to spend 1/2 hour wrestling with the belly pan.

I wouldn't use an oil sucker on my Mustang though. On the Stang it makes more sense to drain it out the bottom.

 

That's how Mercedes and BMW service their vehicles.

It's also nice if you don't have a good place to change your oil. Plus there's less potential mess and you can pump right into a disposal bottle.

 

Most German cars use that method. I use it on my VW because it is a PITA to get to the drain plug and the drain plug is a one time use item. I have not tried it on any other cars yet.

 

Thanks, but no thanks. I'll just continue changing my oil, the old fashioned way. Underneath the car, with ramps and drain pan.