Considerations in choosing the right oil extractor pump include pumping efficiency (how long it takes to extract a certain amount of fluid), the tank capacity (it should be big enough to contain all the fluids you need to extract without having to be emptied mid-task) and, as always, price. Most oil extractor pumps operate by a hand pump, like on a bicycle tire pump, or a foot pedal, but there are also pumps that operate on electricity or compressed air. With an oil extractor pump, a hose is inserted into the dipstick tube and connected to the extractor, which pulls the fluid out by creating a vacuum.

When changing oil, an extractor pump eliminates the hassle and mess of raising the car, crawling underneath, opening the drain plug, and catching the oil in a tub (though on older vehicles, you may need to do that to change the oil filter). Oil extractor pumps are the surest way to purge the old fluid and any of its impurities and contaminants before performing repairs or changing fluids. I usually use 3-4 disposable gloves ($0.10 each).TheyвЂ™re called oil extractor pumps, but they can be used with any vehicle fluid-transmission fluid, brake fluid, coolant, and of course, oil. I've had the car at least 6 years and only used the jack for the first few oil changes. While that's draining I fight with the filter, then I go back under and tighten up the bolt. Then it starts to drip and gets oil on my right glove and I unscrew and usually am able to not get any on my wrist and able grab the bolt before it falls into the pan (if it falls I leave it until after pouring out the old oil.or I reach a latexed hand in there and grab it). It doesn't drip until I can get it out by hand, which I can do with the pan there (I could use a smaller wrench at that point but I don't need it). You kind of have to move the pan to get the 1/2' ratchet in there but on the bright side if it's that tight then there are no drips yet. I can usually unscrew with my disposable latex gloved hand, but if it's not loose enough I move the drain pan away and loosen a bit more with the socket. After it's loose I slide the pan in place. I lay on by back with my butt/knee kind of by the passenger front tire and put the 1/2' ratchet and 14' socket on and loosen the nut. I used to change it in the garage or right on the concrete but I wised up and started parking over the grass (I spill more from the filter than I do from the draining process.I'd say it's best to let the car sit a few hours to get the oil down out of the filter). $6 for a funnel, some hand cleaner, rags or towels, and a 4-5' tall oil drain pan (pic below). They still have the same exact ones I was just in there today. Hmm.at least the bed liner still holds water for now.ДЄnyway, I bought one of those kits at O'Reilly's a few years back. And storing it on regular wood could retain moisture which wouldn't be good for the tires. I could just get a few 2' tall patio blocks but I'm guessing they'd just end up cracking. After an oil change, my engine oil stays clear for quite a while.Д«TW, none of the two vehicles I have owned over the last 20 years (one 11 years and one 9 years) has ever used any measurable amounts of oil in between oil changes (per the dipstick reading).Д¬lick to expand.I need to take your advice on those wooden ramps for my F-150: no matter which way I park (concrete, relatively flat) the water accumulates towards the front of the bed. As far as 'junk' at the bottom of my oil pan, I only use a high quality synthetic, so no junk ever in my engines (I bought both vehicles new). I am reasonably sure that my extractor will suck out any small particles at the bottom of the pan, but even if it didn't, the oil filter catches them. Except for a couple of oil changes done at a dealer, I have used the extractor for the last 20 years and it removes more oil than via the drain plug (assuming that I move the extractor tube around a bit when getting the last bits of oil).

Click to expand.I have been using a MityVac 7300 oil extractor () hooked to an external air compressor for suction.

Oil extractor for car