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[omega3000]

Bought a siphon kit , only a 5ver . Specifically for drawing out the old brake fluid but as its a kit its got the pipes to feed down the dipstick and do an oil change  Now its tempting to use the function but im sure you will all say no 

[albitz]

Don't like em myself,but Im probably old fashioned.

[RobG]

Don't like em myself,but Im old.

[Andy B]

I bought a Pela 6000 specifically for SWMBO's Smart that doesn't have a sump drain plug. I also used it yesterday to do my sister-in-law's Astra, because GM, in their infinite wisdom made the drop down flap on the lower engine cover, that big, that it hits the ground way before you can get to the drain plug - intended for use when the car is in the air on a 4 poster lift ..... and not ramps. 

[ronnyd]

How long does it take to empty a Mig sump then?

[Andy B]

How long does it take to empty a Mig sump then?

I'm not exactly sure how long it took to remove 5 litres from the Astra .... you set it off & then get on with something else. It's not long though ..... 10 mins maybe 

And on an Omega it'd be best to empty the Pela part way through, otherwise you'll end up with oil getting sucked up into the vacuum pump ..... like I did yesterday - there must've been a bit still in the bottle when I started. 

[ronnyd]

Sorry to be a bore, but what is the Pela please?

[Andy B]

Sorry to be a bore, but what is the Pela please?

A sump sucker 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PELA-6000-Oil-Fluid-Extractor-Pump-6-Ltr-/271241979988?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_BoatEquipment_Accessories_SM&hash=item3f27482854

[ronnyd]

Sorry Andy, i didn,t read your previous post correctly, it,s an age thing don,t ya know.

[Andy B]

Sorry Andy, i didn,t read your previous post correctly, it,s an age thing don,t ya know.

only too well       

[henryd]

I prefer to drain properly but use the sucker on mostly Vag cars because there undertrays are a pain in the ass once 5-6 years old

[Andy B]

I prefer to drain properly but use the sucker on mostly Vag cars because there undertrays are a pain in the ass once 5-6 years old

I can't say for every car, but on her Smart, there's bugger all left in the sump after the sucker has been used.

[henryd]

I prefer to drain properly but use the sucker on mostly Vag cars because there undertrays are a pain in the ass once 5-6 years old

I can't say for every car, but on her Smart, there's bugger all left in the sump after the sucker has been used.

I've checked on golf's and A4's with 1.9pd lump and it drains them completely, later 2.0Td's leaves about a litre behind so have to drop there trays and do it proper

[05omegav6]

Often used on boat engines due to space restrictions, some even have inbuilt pumps specifically for servicing purposes

Whether a good idea or not on cars however, I am less convinced

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Bought a siphon kit , only a 5ver . Specifically for drawing out the old brake fluid but as its a kit its got the pipes to feed down the dipstick and do an oil change  Now its tempting to use the function but im sure you will all say no 

....but surely you still have to get underneath to access the filter.