Sump engine oil suction
Discussion
I am after feedback on this suction tool, by Draper. I have two vehicles in our household, one of which is an automatic and the other is a manual. Instead of buying various sump plug tools of different sizes and torx bits for gearbox draining etc. I would assume it may be cheaper to buy this and reduce time constraints on myself, plus costs?
Opinions please.
Here is the current link.
http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/12v-Oil-Extraction-Ki...
Opinions please.
Here is the current link.
http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/12v-Oil-Extraction-Ki...
Do be aware there are negatives to these methods.
When you drain the oil using the sump plug you drain out all the oil, including any crud from the bottom of the sump, it also makes it quite easy to see any worrying swarf/metallic additions to the oil.
If you use a pump you will remove most of the oil but not all of it and chances are will leave some crud behind. It is also generally quicker to drop underneath most cars and drop the oil out properly than using a pump, there are a few exceptions, however IMO for the extra time to do the job right it isn't worth messing with a pump (which you have to buy anyway) the exception to this is the chap with the boat, in his case obviously the pump is the only way forwards. Another negative is if you ever do want to remove the sump plug it isn't unknown for them to seize in through lack of use.
I would buy the tools (you can actually buy kits with them all in they aren't expensive) and do it right.
When you drain the oil using the sump plug you drain out all the oil, including any crud from the bottom of the sump, it also makes it quite easy to see any worrying swarf/metallic additions to the oil.
If you use a pump you will remove most of the oil but not all of it and chances are will leave some crud behind. It is also generally quicker to drop underneath most cars and drop the oil out properly than using a pump, there are a few exceptions, however IMO for the extra time to do the job right it isn't worth messing with a pump (which you have to buy anyway) the exception to this is the chap with the boat, in his case obviously the pump is the only way forwards. Another negative is if you ever do want to remove the sump plug it isn't unknown for them to seize in through lack of use.
I would buy the tools (you can actually buy kits with them all in they aren't expensive) and do it right.
Its better if its hot, but it comes out ok even when cold. Whilst its drawing the oil out I change the filter over then 10 mins later I'm filling it with fresh oil and back indoors within 15 mins for a cuppa.
Yes draining from the sump is better - but in this case, the oil gets changed on time every time because its so quick and easy.
Plus I'm not entirely convinced any sludge in the bottom comes out the drain plug anyway - the last sump I cleaned out was the consistency of paste.
Yes draining from the sump is better - but in this case, the oil gets changed on time every time because its so quick and easy.
Plus I'm not entirely convinced any sludge in the bottom comes out the drain plug anyway - the last sump I cleaned out was the consistency of paste.
wildoliver said:
Do be aware there are negatives to these methods.
When you drain the oil using the sump plug you drain out all the oil, including any crud from the bottom of the sump, it also makes it quite easy to see any worrying swarf/metallic additions to the oil.
If you use a pump you will remove most of the oil but not all of it and chances are will leave some crud behind.
If the oil is changed frequently enough, there won't be any crud to be left behind.When you drain the oil using the sump plug you drain out all the oil, including any crud from the bottom of the sump, it also makes it quite easy to see any worrying swarf/metallic additions to the oil.
If you use a pump you will remove most of the oil but not all of it and chances are will leave some crud behind.
Mr2Mike said:
wildoliver said:
Do be aware there are negatives to these methods.
When you drain the oil using the sump plug you drain out all the oil, including any crud from the bottom of the sump, it also makes it quite easy to see any worrying swarf/metallic additions to the oil.
If you use a pump you will remove most of the oil but not all of it and chances are will leave some crud behind.
If the oil is changed frequently enough, there won't be any crud to be left behind.When you drain the oil using the sump plug you drain out all the oil, including any crud from the bottom of the sump, it also makes it quite easy to see any worrying swarf/metallic additions to the oil.
If you use a pump you will remove most of the oil but not all of it and chances are will leave some crud behind.
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