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[tunnie]

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. 

[Lazydocker]

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

[Doctor Gollum]

There's a perfectly good drain plug underneath...

Use that

[Nick W]

There's a perfectly good drain plug underneath...

Use that

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.

[tunnie]

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

Thanks Will do 

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

There's a perfectly good drain plug underneath...

Use that

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

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/

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

[tunnie]

There's a perfectly good drain plug underneath...

Use that

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. 

[Andy B]

Pela 6000 for me too 

[Andy B]

There's a perfectly good drain plug underneath...

Use that

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. 

[tunnie]

Pela 6000 for me too 

This one?

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. 

[Andy B]

Pela 6000 for me too 

This one?

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 

[TheBoy]

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...

[Andy B]

....  If its not, would it leave a load of oil in?
 ....

Why? 

[TheBoy]

....  If its not, would it leave a load of oil in?
 ....

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?

[tunnie]

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.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

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.