Thread: Oil change by evacuation

Originally Posted by ATH

Wouldn't know how the stealer does it as I don't use them after a bad experience years ago.
AlanH.

I would bet they use the evac method. They can charge 'normal' service price but be done so much faster.

Why wouldn't you the Evac method? It takes out more oil than the drain method.

I think you're right. I give the pump an extra few strokes and just let it keep going while I change the filter or muck about checking other stuff. Cleanest way of changing oil I've ever done.
But I would still like a dipstick......
AlanH.

And if you do spill any oil in the valley - you can just suck it up.

Originally Posted by ATH

I think you're right. I give the pump an extra few strokes and just let it keep going while I change the filter or muck about checking other stuff. Cleanest way of changing oil I've ever done.
But I would still like a dipstick......
AlanH.

I haven't looked at one in the flesh, but is there some way to fabricate up a dipstick system using the suction hose port??

Originally Posted by kenl

Why wouldn't you the Evac method? It takes out more oil than the drain method.

Yep, the entry point of the suction line into the sump sits about 20mm lower than the sump plug. Evac gets more oil out.

Well got one of these and went to use today. Useless on the 2.7. I can get maybe 2.5-3 litres out and that is it. Must be the way the dipstick fits into the sump. Not impressed at all. Stuffed around for an hour, quicker to take the bash plate off and drop the sump plug. Shame the 2.7 is not fitted with the extraction point.
Currently see this being a waste of money after being told how easy it makes life, not.

Originally Posted by CraigE

Well got one of these and went to use today. Useless on the 2.7. I can get maybe 2.5-3 litres out and that is it. Must be the way the dipstick fits into the sump. Not impressed at all. Stuffed around for an hour, quicker to take the bash plate off and drop the sump plug. Shame the 2.7 is not fitted with the extraction point.
Currently see this being a waste of money after being told how easy it makes life, not.

Umm. Yes. The D4 3.0 is designed for oil extraction (hint: there's no dipstick). The 2.7 is not (hint: there's a dipstick). You've used the wrong tool for the job. You can't blame the tool.