Oil extractor pumps..
Discussion
Are the manual ones or the electronic ones better. I have recently bought a couple of older cars and would like to do simple maintenence myself. One of them is a VAG Tdi and I'm sure from memory the oil filter is accessible from the top of the engine so an extractor pump of some sort seems a no brainer. I have no garage or off street parking.
I have a VAG 3.0tdi (excellent engine BTW) and change the oil and filter every 5k miles.
I looked at all the expensive ones, Sealey et al, and just plumped for a cheapo pump up jobbie off Ebay which is probably the same anyway - cost around £50 and works a treat, it's all you need.
I can do an oil and filter change on the drive in around 15 minutes, top mounted filter helps. Get the proper Bosch filter and buy Millers VAG oil from Opies, they take around 7.5 litres so you need 10 litres but next change you only need to buy 5 litres.
Great insurance.
I looked at all the expensive ones, Sealey et al, and just plumped for a cheapo pump up jobbie off Ebay which is probably the same anyway - cost around £50 and works a treat, it's all you need.
I can do an oil and filter change on the drive in around 15 minutes, top mounted filter helps. Get the proper Bosch filter and buy Millers VAG oil from Opies, they take around 7.5 litres so you need 10 litres but next change you only need to buy 5 litres.
Great insurance.
I've had a Pela 6000 for years and don't see any need for an electric one, it's just adding complexity to a really simple job.
The Pela I have packs back neatly in its box when finished with and is easy to use.
Warm engine up a bit to thin the oil, assemble the pump and reservoir, stick tube down dip stick hole and give it about 10 easy pumps. 10 secs later and the filthy oil will start to flow. Go and put the kettle on and make a brew.
You'll probably need to give it another 10 pumps as the vacuum drops and it you have more than 5 litres to remove just pull the suction tube up a couple of inches, use the supplied spout (which pours nice and cleanly) to empty the reservoir and then suck the remainder out.
Took longer to type that than do it in reality.
Mine gets used for all sorts of things. Lawnmowers, cars, emptying fuel out of small machines tanks etc.
As long as the tube will fit down the dipstick hole then you are good. I've used it on various VW/Audi models from 1998 onwards without any issues.
The Pela I have packs back neatly in its box when finished with and is easy to use.
Warm engine up a bit to thin the oil, assemble the pump and reservoir, stick tube down dip stick hole and give it about 10 easy pumps. 10 secs later and the filthy oil will start to flow. Go and put the kettle on and make a brew.
You'll probably need to give it another 10 pumps as the vacuum drops and it you have more than 5 litres to remove just pull the suction tube up a couple of inches, use the supplied spout (which pours nice and cleanly) to empty the reservoir and then suck the remainder out.
Took longer to type that than do it in reality.
Mine gets used for all sorts of things. Lawnmowers, cars, emptying fuel out of small machines tanks etc.
As long as the tube will fit down the dipstick hole then you are good. I've used it on various VW/Audi models from 1998 onwards without any issues.
They're brilliant but I've been through three of them and find they only last a couple of years no matter which brand you buy, all vacuum pump ones for flexibility.
In fact I need to buy a new one now, my Sealey has stopped working, and I am considering trying an electric one but needed a battery nearby could be a chore at times.
ETA just bought this cheapy one on offer
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DYHBVGDH?psc=1&s...
Larger capacity would be ideal, plenty of my cars have over 7 litres of oil or ATF, but stopping half way to empty it is no great chore and certainly better than rolling around and getting oil up your arm from a sump drain plug.
In fact I need to buy a new one now, my Sealey has stopped working, and I am considering trying an electric one but needed a battery nearby could be a chore at times.
ETA just bought this cheapy one on offer
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DYHBVGDH?psc=1&s...
Larger capacity would be ideal, plenty of my cars have over 7 litres of oil or ATF, but stopping half way to empty it is no great chore and certainly better than rolling around and getting oil up your arm from a sump drain plug.
Edited by GeniusOfLove on Friday 24th July 10:25
GeniusOfLove said:
They're brilliant but I've been through three of them and find they only last a couple of years no matter which brand you buy, all vacuum pump ones for flexibility.
In fact I need to buy a new one now, my Sealey has stopped working, and I am considering trying an electric one but needed a battery nearby could be a chore at times.
ETA just bought this cheapy one on offer
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DYHBVGDH?psc=1&s...
Larger capacity would be ideal, plenty of my cars have over 7 litres of oil or ATF, but stopping half way to empty it is no great chore and certainly better than rolling around and getting oil up your arm from a sump drain plug.
Thanks for this. I'll add one to end of month shopping list...In fact I need to buy a new one now, my Sealey has stopped working, and I am considering trying an electric one but needed a battery nearby could be a chore at times.
ETA just bought this cheapy one on offer
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DYHBVGDH?psc=1&s...
Larger capacity would be ideal, plenty of my cars have over 7 litres of oil or ATF, but stopping half way to empty it is no great chore and certainly better than rolling around and getting oil up your arm from a sump drain plug.
Edited by GeniusOfLove on Friday 24th July 10:25
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