A4Driver

Yesterday, in the middle of changing my oil and filter, my oil extractor pump stopped working. Usually, I just pump the handle 20-30 times to create a vacuum, and it sucks the oil out through the car's dipstick tube. But now, I have to keep pumping it -- removing just a little oil with every stroke.

Well, there was no way I was going to get under the car and drain the rest of the oil from the crankcase. So, 1,726 pumps later, the oil was removed.

Now, I'm looking to buy a new extractor. I notice there are basically two types: The manual vacuum suction pumps, and electrically-operated pumps. Does one have any major benefit over the other? I would imagine that the electric one would be way faster. But would a manual one be more reliable? I also use these to remove oil from my lawn mower and snowblower, so an electric one would have to be hooked up to my car.

Which one do you guys use?
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bdh1119

I bought this EXtoil 6-liter in 2019. It’s been fantastic!

vkamnyev

I have the manual Schwaben one . Use it on my A4 and wife’s RDX, so probably 4-5 times a year for the past 4 years. Works well.

gooberman

I got a cheap plastic on off Amazon.

However why don't you fix the one you have? It should be easy to find the leak. Put a repair on it. The repair will be on the outside and since it draws a vacuum it will be strong. Superglue/epoxy for a hole. Or maybe it's an seal/o-ring.

A4Driver

I have never liked the extractor that I bought. It is metal, and there is no way to see the level of the oil in it. I know it's full by its weight. But there's no hole in it; the piston pump mechanism no longer creates a strong suction. Once you stop pumping, the oil goes back into the car's crankcase. After watching several video reviews on YouTube, I have ordered an electric motorized extractor. Does the job in 5 minutes. And it costs much less than an hand-pumped extractor.
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TheTurbanator

Mind sharing which model you bought?

Mantra 7

I have the Bavarian Autosport version, sold by ECS Search SiteSearch oil extractor - B8800001 - Fluid Extractor - Bavarian Autosport (ecstuning.com) and elsewhere as part# PA-1011A. I like this model because it's hand pump or pneumatic operation and I have a compressor. Easiest oil changes ever!

mc-io

I bought a West Marine one since I was able to pick it up locally (and on sale). Looks nearly identical to the Schwaben model. I've had it for 2 years with no issues.

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-...23?recordNum=1

A4Driver

I bought a Topsider Extractor. My previous ball-shaped plastic extractor worked better.
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TheTurbanator

Ah sorry, I meant the motorized extractor.