Oil Extractor - option

[gotaflat]

Hello

was just looking at new oil extractor for oil change on the 3.0 SDV6 and came across this 'eclectic' vacuum pump [tonguewink] Garage Tuff 12V Oil Extractor - Autobarn (https://www.autobarn.com.au/garage-tuff-12v-oil-extractor)

i have no problems with the manual pump (its more except its more expensive - but have a lot of containers around for waste and just seeing if any has used this or similar?

Cheers

[Geedublya]

Very similar if not the same as the one I use. Works very well but the oil can't be too hot. You'll find it cheaper on ebay.

[kero]

Hello

was just looking at new oil extractor for oil change on the 3.0 SDV6 and came across this 'eclectic' vacuum pump [tonguewink] Garage Tuff 12V Oil Extractor - Autobarn (https://www.autobarn.com.au/garage-tuff-12v-oil-extractor)

i have no problems with the manual pump (its more except its more expensive - but have a lot of containers around for waste and just seeing if any has used this or similar?

Cheers
Have one. Works good.

[Dagilmo]

I use similar (about $70 but with a metal pump casing) and they work really well. I did all filters and oil in 45 mins in driveway the other evening. Only thing to watch (on my pump anyway) is the pressure can make the discharge tube whip around so it needs securing so as not to spray oil everywhere. I now have a cap with the correct size hole drilled into it which goes on my waste drum for the process.

[kblof]

I bought this one from Bunnings Selecta 12V Oil Change Pump Kit | Bunnings Warehouse (https://www.bunnings.com.au/selecta-12v-oil-change-pump-kit_p0115813)
Worked well except the intake tube was a bit small so adapted a piece of larger tube to the end

[Tombie]

The Milwaukee M18 unit does a great job [emoji106]

[Hogarthde]

I use an old 12v pump that I used on the farm 20 years ago to spot spray thistles from the bike /tractor.

only takes a minute or so and not excessive pressure either.

try an agriculture or vineyard merchandise

dave

[ATH]

It's a while since I last used the hand vac pump and I've forgotten how long it takes to do the job. However it's good enough for me and really does save oil over the floor. When it's finished or appears to be done I just leave it a few minutes to allow further drain down then a few more pumps and more comes out.
Great ways of doing a simple job sometimes messy job.... think 300Tdi and oil up to the elbows and over the floor mutter mutter. :)
While it's vaccing I do the air filter etc. or watch the girls go by. And that's all they do these days, just walk on by. :(
AlanH.

[Aussie Jeepster]

Wish I could do this on my D3!

[Tombie]

Wish I could do this on my D3!

Get a Stahlbus. Makes life so easy.
Oil change is quicker than the pump out method.

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[Aussie Jeepster]

Get a Stahlbus. Makes life so easy.
Oil change is quicker than the pump out method.

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Thanks Tombie.
How easy is it to get the connector up through the hole in the bash plate??

[Tombie]

I made the hole through the plate just large enough to get 2 fingers on it.

Made sure to deburr it to prevent injury.

[RobMichelle]

Yes I got one of these, look awesome, now next time I do a service hopefully I remember to install it, as I forgot last service [emoji15]

[ATH]

Now what I'd really like is a dipstick and life with the D4 will be complete until........ :)
AlanH.

[Tombie]

Now what I'd really like is a dipstick and life with the D4 will be complete until........ :)
AlanH.

You know why they don’t have dipsticks.
Because most dipsticks won’t check them.
The sensor has direct input to the ECU.
If the dipstick doesn’t check their oil and it drops too low the ECU will protect the vehicle.

I have a 2.7 and do check. I’d be much happier if it could do it from the dash!

[DiscoJeffster]

You know why they don’t have dipsticks.
Because most dipsticks won’t check them.
The sensor has direct input to the ECU.
If the dipstick doesn’t check their oil and it drops too low the ECU will protect the vehicle.

I have a 2.7 and do check. I’d be much happier if it could do it from the dash!

I agree. I guess though, some engines (VW for example) have a sensor to detect low oil and and a dipstick while D4 went overly smart. I think that an electronic low level alert and a dipstick is a better outcome than an all in one level indicator on the dash. TBH though, for most, as long as the electronics tells them in time they need to add oil, they’re happy.

[RANDLOVER]

You know why they don’t have dipsticks.
Because most dipsticks won’t check them.
The sensor has direct input to the ECU.
If the dipstick doesn’t check their oil and it drops too low the ECU will protect the vehicle.

I have a 2.7 and do check. I’d be much happier if it could do it from the dash!

I've had a couple of cars that started burning oil, which is why I like hydraulic tappets, I could hear them start getting noisy when the oil level got a bit low!

[rick130]

As Tombie said most don't lift the bonnet.
And the other problem with dipstick and oil fill caps is the ability to introduce dirt and contamination.
The vast majority of people just aren't clean enough performing these simple tasks.
I'm guessing that's one of the major reasons the dipstick was removed from AT's twenty years ago.

Recessed plug holes in DOHC engines are in the same boat. It doesn't take much to blow and clean them out but I bet most backyard blokes don't do it.

[ATH]

I was thinking more of the ability of being able to check if the stealers had actually changed it if I should ever have to entrust it to them for a service while away from home. I check everything regularly under the bonnet and the car just to make sure.
Electronics have provided good advances but nothing like a DIY simple system with some things.
AlanH.