I've been using a fluid extractor since this summer and I thought I'd share a small review about this relatively inexpensive unit (not affiliated in any way).
Here is the link on amazon:
Air Power America 5060 Topsider Multi-Purpose Fluid Removing System
Had it at my door for less than $50 shipped.
Some of the reasons I bought this unit:
I always changed the oil using normal method (using oil drain plug). However, I've been intrigued by how using the fluid extractor, you don't have to get under the car to change the oil for our BMWs, since the oil filter is changed from the top.
Anyway, the fluid extractor I bought works well for both E34 and E39, since the supplied tube is the perfect size for the dipstick hole. It is about half times as slow as the drain method. I usually set this up first then change the oil filter, and it completes its job by the time I'm done with changing the filter and doing usual checks around the car.
I also used this for other fluid changes, like sucking out the fluid out of brake reservoirs and p/s reservoirs. I cleaned the hose each time when using for different type of fluids. It has multitude of other uses(boats, farm equipment, cleaning up spills around the house, etc).
For less fortunate folks like me who doesn't have a garage and works on their cars outside, this is a neat tool to have.
Another advantage that once I'm done with oil change, I just screw the caps on to store the oil, and I simply carry it as is to any place that takes used oil.
Here is the link on amazon:
Air Power America 5060 Topsider Multi-Purpose Fluid Removing System
Had it at my door for less than $50 shipped.
Some of the reasons I bought this unit:
- Inexpensive
- All metal construction. This is a major plus since some plastic fluid extractors are known to implode under vacuum
- 2 Gallon Capacity
- Compact size
I always changed the oil using normal method (using oil drain plug). However, I've been intrigued by how using the fluid extractor, you don't have to get under the car to change the oil for our BMWs, since the oil filter is changed from the top.
Anyway, the fluid extractor I bought works well for both E34 and E39, since the supplied tube is the perfect size for the dipstick hole. It is about half times as slow as the drain method. I usually set this up first then change the oil filter, and it completes its job by the time I'm done with changing the filter and doing usual checks around the car.
I also used this for other fluid changes, like sucking out the fluid out of brake reservoirs and p/s reservoirs. I cleaned the hose each time when using for different type of fluids. It has multitude of other uses(boats, farm equipment, cleaning up spills around the house, etc).
For less fortunate folks like me who doesn't have a garage and works on their cars outside, this is a neat tool to have.
Another advantage that once I'm done with oil change, I just screw the caps on to store the oil, and I simply carry it as is to any place that takes used oil.
Some Thoughts About using Fluid Extractor
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