Oil extractor pump - a warning
Discussion
I bought an oil extractor pump today to change oil on my ageing A3 TDI.
Seemed like a good idea and with over 4L of oil extracted in less time than it takes to make and drink a cuppa I was feeling pretty smug.
The pump is one of these and, IMO, has a design flaw. The oil suction tube is made of two pieces, one of larger diameter than the other (can you see where this is going?).
Most annoyingly when retracting the pipe only the large diameter pipe came out, the smaller one having come out and fallen down the dipstick pipe.
So, the car is now empty of oil with a length of poly pipe sitting in the sump. Great.
Seemed like a good idea and with over 4L of oil extracted in less time than it takes to make and drink a cuppa I was feeling pretty smug.
The pump is one of these and, IMO, has a design flaw. The oil suction tube is made of two pieces, one of larger diameter than the other (can you see where this is going?).
Most annoyingly when retracting the pipe only the large diameter pipe came out, the smaller one having come out and fallen down the dipstick pipe.
So, the car is now empty of oil with a length of poly pipe sitting in the sump. Great.
If you take the sump plug out (yes, I know that's what you were trying not to do) can you get a hook on a bit of wire and fish around to pull the pipe close enough to get it out - a bit of a faff, but easier than getting it back up through the dipstick hole or taking the sump off.
Sorry I can't come up with a better idea - do you know any gynaecologists? (sp?)
I though it was only me that got into scrapes like this.
Good luck
Sorry I can't come up with a better idea - do you know any gynaecologists? (sp?)
I though it was only me that got into scrapes like this.
Good luck
Can't say I've ever been tempted by these for draining the sump.
There was a thread recently about them; I'd still prefer to drain via the sump plug, until such time as my car doesn't have one. It might be quicker, and possibly less messy, but I remain to be convinced that it gets all of the oil etc. out. No doubt it's easier for the trade, but that's a different issue.
I really don't get it*
How chuffing hard is it........
- I get the poly pipe bit (look on the side of the sump for a level sensor that and a pick up grabber tool (old coat hanger with a hook made on the end is an alternative) should help you fish it out)
How chuffing hard is it........
B'stard Child said:
I really don't get it*
How chuffing hard is it........
Yes, yes - I get the poly pipe bit (look on the side of the sump for a level sensor that and a pick up grabber tool (old coat hanger with a hook made on the end is an alternative) should help you fish it out)
How chuffing hard is it........
I contest your 30 second claim though. By the time the car is lifted up on stands to allow access to the panel that allows access to the sump plug...
Ah well, at least it can be fixed with a bit of time and money, not the end of the world
eliot said:
rallycross said:
Is it still in the dip stick feeder pipe? Welding rod with a kink in it get it out?
Thats what I would do - metal coat hanger would do it too.Sump off job now I fear.
Cyberprog said:
You can buy quick-drain plugs for various vehicles, allowing you to just click the drain adaptor on and it opens up (think it has a spring operated valve).
True, but on my car the majority of the work is getting to the sump plug, still a good idea though.I was sold on the quick and easy recovery of the oil into a nice closed container whist I drank a brew, I never saw the downsides :|
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