Oil extractor

[MrJake]

I can see where that would be a real drag.

Thanks for the info and warning.


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[Evening Shade]

Hey Evening Shade: what happened when you tried to extract oil thru the dip stick hole?

Just curious

I’ve got the Topsider on the way.

Thanks


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The extractor tubing got stuck and it wouldn't come out. Had to remove the dipstick tube and gingerly work the extractor tube out of the oil pan. The whole time I was worried the extractor tube was going to shear off in the oil pan.

[MrJake]

Wow. Glad you got it out. And Glad I saw your post so I know not to do the same thing. My knuckles thank you.

[srock]

I went through 2 of the 12 volt systems as I had a boat with twin diesels and a genset...and a lot of oil. Both failed and the hoses were a pain in the ***. The fluids seemed to eat them up. I went to a larger hand pump type and it has been far superior, easier and quicker. The price is a lot better as well. I think mine is a Pela or Sierra. My advice...Keep it simple

[Shawn Henderson]

Here is the one I use got it last year and comes with a tube small enough to stick in the dip stick if you wanted to use that method.
EWK Pneumatic/Manual 6.5 Liter Oil Changer Vacuum Fluid Extractor Pump Tank Remover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WD64H8Z..._INSZCbFZAZ62H

[Chrisrog]

I put the extractor tube around the outside of the dipstick tube (per the PCM manual) and the oil came right out. Is there a reason to thread it down the inside of the tube? That tube is tiny.

[charlesml3]

I put the extractor tube around the outside of the dipstick tube (per the PCM manual) and the oil came right out. Is there a reason to thread it down the inside of the tube? That tube is tiny.

It's just easier. The small tube on the extractor will slide right into the oil drain hose built into the boat. Just slide it in as far as it'll go and draw the oil out.


-Charles

[Chrisrog]

Running the extractor through the drain hose seems like it would remove more oil than the dipstick suction method. I originally ran the hose through the bilge drain then screwed the end off the hose to let it drain out, but only a few drop drained out, so I concluded there was a stopcock or something under the pan. Since I couldn't reach it, I gave up and switched to the dipstick method. Sound like I needed vacuum or patience and should have just stayed with the tube from the bottom of the pan.

Oh well. Next fall, we'll try it that way.

[GMLIII]

Running the extractor through the drain hose seems like it would remove more oil than the dipstick suction method. I originally ran the hose through the bilge drain then screwed the end off the hose to let it drain out, but only a few drop drained out, so I concluded there was a stopcock or something under the pan. Since I couldn't reach it, I gave up and switched to the dipstick method. Sound like I needed vacuum or patience and should have just stayed with the tube from the bottom of the pan.

Oh well. Next fall, we'll try it that way.

Absolutely since that drain tube is located in the bottom of the oil pan more oil is thereby removed. Charles's small tube oil extractor method inserted into the oil drain hose works just fine. I went one step further and got a "Female" brass barb to attach onto my oil extractor thereby screwing it onto the "Male" brass barb on the oil drain line for a much less messy extraction. Here is the extractor I use; I have been extremely please with the results.

[srock]

I went through 2 electric units. They were not that great and they were a pain to store because of the larger shape and hoses. Over time the hoses deteriorated and the pumps failed as the oil broke down the plastic. Purchased a hand pump type and it has worked much better and for some reason, the process was cleaner as well all at a lower cost.

[greggmck]

From my experience Mityvac makes one of the better oil extractors. They are very well made and have enough capacity to extract all oil. The hose is easily adapted to thread onto the existing oil drain lines of PCM engines using fittings available at Home Depot.

https://www.jbtools.com/mityvac-mv74...hoCYVYQAvD_BwE


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[srock]

From my experience Mityvac makes one of the better oil extractors. They are very well made and have enough capacity to extract all oil. The hose is easily adapted to thread onto the existing oil drain lines of PCM engines using fittings available at Home Depot.

https://www.jbtools.com/mityvac-mv74...hoCYVYQAvD_BwE


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Thats what I ended up with as my last unit. Its been great.