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Has anyone ever used one of those devices that sucks the used oil up through the dipstick tube?

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Old 11-27-2004, 01:48 PM
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Default Has anyone ever used one of those devices that sucks the used oil up through the dipstick tube?
I know, I know. Those pumps are to oil changes what flowbees are to haircuts. However, with the location of the oil filter on the engine, I could see doing intermittent, i.e. between scheduled service, oil changes without even getting under the car.

What do you think?
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Old 11-27-2004, 01:50 PM
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Default I'd be too worried something would fall or get sucked DOWN into the pan.
But a very interesting idea nonetheless. A shop vac with a add-on tool could probably do it too. ;-)
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i've used it and it works pretty well..
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I use it on my boat and it seems to work fine.
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Mercedes techs use them to change oil at the dealer.
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Default I have one I use at work.
My only advice is to make sure the oil temp is hot or else it will take forever.
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Default I have one from Griot's Garage - works great. Used it to do a bazillion oil changes on my old S4 too
You never have to worry about replacing the crush washer too.....
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Default Filter, too?
Did you also change the filter when you changed the oil every time? Just curious.
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Will the one from Griot's Garage hold the over two gallons that we discard every oil change?
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