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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: tunnie on 12 September 2016, 11:24:21
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Can those who use an oil extractor give any recommendations?
With my new VW TDi, as the oil filter is accessible from above, I plan on using one.
Would need to have 5-6L capacity I think. :-\
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They're all much the same. Pela are supposed to be the best but I've used Sealey ones to good effect... Just be sure to empty and clean it properly after use :y
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There's a perfectly good drain plug underneath...
Use that :y
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There's a perfectly good drain plug underneath...
Use that :y
Exactly. Unless you're using it all day, every day it isn't worth buying one. There's a different amount of faffing about using one, so you're unlikely to save any time for the couple of times a year that you will use it.
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They're all much the same. Pela are supposed to be the best but I've used Sealey ones to good effect... Just be sure to empty and clean it properly after use :y
Thanks Will do :y
This one gets good reviews, reasonable price too:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-TP696-Vacuum-Extractor-Manual/dp/B000WZF74M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1473677736&sr=8-2&keywords=oil+extractor+car+diy (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-TP696-Vacuum-Extractor-Manual/dp/B000WZF74M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1473677736&sr=8-2&keywords=oil+extractor+car+diy)
There's a perfectly good drain plug underneath...
Use that :y
I'm yet to jack up the CC :-[
There is no decent jack point for a full fat 3ton jack I use, so looking at couple of options:
1) Use a pad adaptor that sits in the 'groove' like this:
http://www.purems.com/Products/PROTECHSIDEPADProtech-Side-Lift-Jack-Pad (http://www.purems.com/Products/PROTECHSIDEPADProtech-Side-Lift-Jack-Pad)
2) Look at better ramps, or look at reducing the incline of the current ones.
Finally 3rd option, which I like the "idea" of the most, but unsure if it's good way to do it. Is using jack pads... you use this kit:
https://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-CC-FWD-2.0T/ES2583/ (https://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-CC-FWD-2.0T/ES2583/)
Petrol listed, but all same. You basically remove a grommet under the chassis, these are pressed in and provide the jack point. My concern is that some say they are only for use on 4 post lifts, not for a one wheel/corner of car lifed.
YouTube Vid:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMS2fUDiWhU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMS2fUDiWhU)
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There's a perfectly good drain plug underneath...
Use that :y
Exactly. Unless you're using it all day, every day it isn't worth buying one. There's a different amount of faffing about using one, so you're unlikely to save any time for the couple of times a year that you will use it.
See above, jacking the CC is not so simple.
I'm keen on the jack pad adaptors, but not sure if they are the best way. :-\
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Pela 6000 for me too :y
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There's a perfectly good drain plug underneath...
Use that :y
Exactly. Unless you're using it all day, every day it isn't worth buying one. There's a different amount of faffing about using one, so you're unlikely to save any time for the couple of times a year that you will use it.
Short of turning my Smart upside down I can't get the oil out ..... no drain plug ;) Not sure how much faffing they involve ...... remove dipstick, stick tube in, pump ....... that's it. ::)
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Pela 6000 for me too :y
This one?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pela-6000-Oil-Pump-Extraction/dp/B002EJ2GUC (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pela-6000-Oil-Pump-Extraction/dp/B002EJ2GUC)
Looks straight forward, pop feed pipe in, make sure it's at the bottom. Pump a few times and it's off, should remove all oil. :)
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Pela 6000 for me too :y
This one?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pela-6000-Oil-Pump-Extraction/dp/B002EJ2GUC (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pela-6000-Oil-Pump-Extraction/dp/B002EJ2GUC)
Looks straight forward, pop feed pipe in, make sure it's at the bottom. Pump a few times and it's off, should remove all oil. :)
The very one :y
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If the sump is designed for a pump, I assume you can get most of it out. If its not, would it leave a load of oil in?
Think I'd prefer to drain it properly if the manufacturer included such a feature...
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.... If its not, would it leave a load of oil in?
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Why? ???
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.... If its not, would it leave a load of oil in?
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Why? ???
Would the pipe naturally sit right at the bottle? Not idea how rigid pipe is TBH.
Do cars designed for pumps ensure the pump can only ever end up in the lowest bit, possible even having a small well there?
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Most guides for the TDi suggest a pump, looking at what they extract, looks like it's same amount from the sump drain.
In December with it freeing outside, this method does appeal. I could just about get nose of the car in the garage, meaning dry/warm for oil change.
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A tool from Satans toolkit. I would never use one, unless the car didn't have a sump plug. And then I probably wouldn't buy the car in the first place. :)
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Ordered one Andy uses, as I want to get an oil change done soon ish. As I'm going to be putting some miles on it soon :)
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50p for a suitable block of 2"x4" :-X
You can even notch it if required...
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50p for a suitable block of 2"x4" :-X
You can even notch it if required...
assume this is for other thread :D
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50p for a suitable block of 2"x4" :-X
You can even notch it if required...
assume this is also on the other thread :D
Fixed for accuracy :y
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In December with it freeing outside, this method does appeal. I could just about get nose of the car in the garage, meaning dry/warm for oil change.
So change the oil in the Autumn then.
If it has a drain plug, I'd use it.
TBH, my experience of pumps has never been worth the effort.
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50p for a suitable block of 2"x4" :-X
You can even notch it if required...
Hunting in the garage I found a load of 2x4 I forgot about, just need to notch it and make a rubber patch of some kind
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Would an old cut-off of carpet suffice? Glued and screwed to wood if reqd?
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Need to do some digging around, I won't need the car mats in the 2.2 any more ::) :D
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Would an old cut-off of carpet suffice? Glued and screwed to wood if reqd?
Only if it's shagpile! ::) Tunnie's new baby must be comfortable even with it's legs in the air! ;D
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Would an old cut-off of carpet suffice? Glued and screwed to wood if reqd?
Only if it's shagpile! ::) Tunnie's new baby must be comfortable even with it's legs in the air! ;D
The car or that thing that calls me Daddy?
If it's the latter she is nearly 2 and half now. :o
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Would an old cut-off of carpet suffice? Glued and screwed to wood if reqd?
Only if it's shagpile! ::) Tunnie's new baby must be comfortable even with it's legs in the air! ;D
The car or that thing that calls me Daddy?
If it's the latter she is nearly 2 and half now. :o
Don't think a 2 1/2 year old could be described as a new baby. ::) :-\
Anyway it's about time you created a little brother or sister for her, and now you have a shiny new car to cart them around in, you've no excuse! :D ;D
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Would the pipe naturally sit right at the bottle? Not idea how rigid pipe is TBH.
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Remember the lace curtain wire thingies ..... generally white with a screw in eye at each end? It's the same ast that .... ie flexible but rigid enough to insert down the dip stick tube :y
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Would an old cut-off of carpet suffice? Glued and screwed to wood if reqd?
Only if it's shagpile! ::) Tunnie's new baby must be comfortable even with it's legs in the air! ;D
The car or that thing that calls me Daddy?
If it's the latter she is nearly 2 and half now. :o
Don't think a 2 1/2 year old could be described as a new baby. ::) :-\
Anyway it's about time you created a little brother or sister for her, and now you have a shiny new car to cart them around in, you've no excuse! :D ;D
Now you've gone and done it...
Be twins next, which will see the four seat, four door coupe screwed :D
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If it's the latter she is nearly 2 and half now. :o
Bloody hell ...... and it was only 5 mins ago that Tunnie was a spotty student! ;) ;)
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Would an old cut-off of carpet suffice? Glued and screwed to wood if reqd?
Only if it's shagpile! ::) Tunnie's new baby must be comfortable even with it's legs in the air! ;D
The car or that thing that calls me Daddy?
If it's the latter she is nearly 2 and half now. :o
Don't think a 2 1/2 year old could be described as a new baby. ::) :-\
Anyway it's about time you created a little brother or sister for her, and now you have a shiny new car to cart them around in, you've no excuse! :D ;D
Now you've gone and done it...
Be twins next, which will see the four seat, four door coupe screwed :D
Hell no. The 3.2 will be flogged and Galaxy purchased instead!
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If it's the latter she is nearly 2 and half now. :o
Bloody hell ...... and it was only 5 mins ago that Tunnie was a spotty student! ;) ;)
I know. :o ;D ;D
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Would an old cut-off of carpet suffice? Glued and screwed to wood if reqd?
Only if it's shagpile! ::) Tunnie's new baby must be comfortable even with it's legs in the air! ;D
The car or that thing that calls me Daddy?
If it's the latter she is nearly 2 and half now. :o
Don't think a 2 1/2 year old could be described as a new baby. ::) :-\
Anyway it's about time you created a little brother or sister for her, and now you have a shiny new car to cart them around in, you've no excuse! :D ;D
Now you've gone and done it...
Be twins next, which will see the four seat, four door coupe screwed :D
Hell no. The 3.2 will be flogged and Galaxy purchased instead!
You better start the "Which is the best Mum Bus?" thread now then! :P ;D
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Can those who use an oil extractor give any recommendations?
With my new VW TDi, as the oil filter is accessible from above, I plan on using one.
Would need to have 5-6L capacity I think. :-\
I bought one of those lidl were selling. although slow they work ok - I tend to suck it out straight into a can then when I have 2ltrs or so out I will warm up the engine & drop the rest through sump plug. I have one of those 8ltr containers for catching the oil but the cant cope with the speed the oil comes out.
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Would an old cut-off of carpet suffice? Glued and screwed to wood if reqd?
Only if it's shagpile! ::) Tunnie's new baby must be comfortable even with it's legs in the air! ;D
The car or that thing that calls me Daddy?
If it's the latter she is nearly 2 and half now. :o
Don't think a 2 1/2 year old could be described as a new baby. ::) :-\
Anyway it's about time you created a little brother or sister for her, and now you have a shiny new car to cart them around in, you've no excuse! :D ;D
Now you've gone and done it...
Be twins next, which will see the four seat, four door coupe screwed :D
Hell no. The 3.2 will be flogged and Galaxy purchased instead!
You better start the "Which is the best Mum Bus?" thread now then! :P ;D
:D :D :D :D