Oil extractor?

Showem · 10-22-2015, 09:54 AM

Looking to buy a good extractor for removing oil does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks in advance

HellRaZoR004 · 10-22-2015, 10:51 AM

Kind of pricey but I've used this one before with great results.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008F943DS/...I2LSFDK500OP6T

I've used this one also and found the connections were lacking as it popped off a lot (making a mess). I had to add hose clamps to get enough suction...plus I needed to stop half way through and empty it as it would fill up before all the oil was out.
http://www.amazon.com/Mityvac-7400-L...0_SR160%2C160_

Dave R · 10-22-2015, 11:45 AM

I've been using one of these for 13 years and it works great. Juyst make sure the oil is warm and it will pump the oil out in a couple of minutes.

https://jet.com/product/detail/8b8c8...kRsaAsN28P8HAQ

Woodsy · 10-22-2015, 12:13 PM

I second the MityVac.... that thing works great! No matter what way you go, the warmer the oil, the easier the extraction.

Woodsy

JPC · 10-22-2015, 07:09 PM

Try West Marine. They have a 6.9qt unit for $80. I've been using one for a number of yrs with no problems. Wish I'd gotten the smaller one. My engine only holds two qts.

check out this link

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-m...6-5l--11047123

SAB1 · 10-23-2015, 08:50 AM

This is the unit I have used since 1998
:https://www.pricefalls.com/product/j...1s0aAibK8P8HAQ

Most any of the above will work well. Though they seem pricey they're about the cost of one oil change at the marina!

Blue Thunder · 10-23-2015, 02:00 PM

After struggling with the cheaper ones for years I bought this one this Fall...Awesome
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o01_s00

TiltonBB · 10-23-2015, 06:54 PM

Do any of these give you the confidence that you are getting all of the sludge and contamination out of your crankcase?

There is something about having the plug out and watching the oil drain to the bottom of the pan that seems right. But, I'm willing to learn from someone else's experience.

HellRaZoR004 · 10-23-2015, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

Do any of these give you the confidence that you are getting all of the sludge and contamination out of your crankcase?

There is something about having the plug out and watching the oil drain to the bottom of the pan that seems right. But, I'm willing to learn from someone else's experience.

Depending on the type of engine you have it's pulling from the same level.

For instance, if you have a Merc 496 the dipstick line is on the opposite side of the plug.
https://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...D+DRAIN+SYSTEM

You don't put the hose down the dipstick tube. You use the tube to pressurize the engine and the pump sucks it out through the tube.

SAB1 · 10-28-2015, 07:55 PM

Good question on sludge. Pulling thru the dipstick is the only option I have. My boat is a 1997 with 1200 hours on the engine. I don't let my oil get to dirty and have always changed it at 70 hours or less so I hope not much sludge is ever there. Runs great and doesn't burn any.

ApS · 10-29-2015, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

Do any of these give you the confidence that you are getting all of the sludge and contamination out of your crankcase?
There is something about having the plug out and watching the oil drain to the bottom of the pan that seems right. But, I'm willing to learn from someone else's experience.

After extraction of the old oil, adding exactly one quart of new ATF (or high-detergent oil), then measuring what gets extracted should answer that question.

Check clarity of the "rinse" for sludge and contamination. The ATF "rinse" can be re-used to lubricate chainsaw bars or—like WD-40—to attack corroded hardware.

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Rich · 10-29-2015, 09:24 AM

The extractor that I have uses a small diameter nylon tube that I place down inside of the dip-stick tube. This allows me to go to the bottom of the oil pan and suck out all the oil, without leaving any on the bottom.

Will it get every drop? Who knows, but you're splitting hairs here.

This is the unit that I have:
http://www.amazon.com/America-5060-T.../dp/B001445IZ8

I also use it on my cars. It's so easy and you don't get a drop of oil on yourself if you are careful.

BroadHopper · 10-30-2015, 09:18 AM

I've been using this technique for decades!

http://blog.boattrader.com/2013/08/o...rain-hose.html

It's a lot cheaper and less mess than other methods.

10-22-2015, 09:54 AM	#1
Showem Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Oil extractor? Looking to buy a good extractor for removing oil does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks in advance

10-22-2015, 12:13 PM	#4
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,964 Thanks: 80 Thanked 979 Times in 440 Posts	I second the MityVac.... that thing works great! No matter what way you go, the warmer the oil, the easier the extraction. Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

10-22-2015, 07:09 PM	#5
JPC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Milford, NH Posts: 161 Thanks: 44 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts	Oil Extractor Try West Marine. They have a 6.9qt unit for $80. I've been using one for a number of yrs with no problems. Wish I'd gotten the smaller one. My engine only holds two qts. check out this link http://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-m...6-5l--11047123

10-23-2015, 02:00 PM	#7
Blue Thunder Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Eastern MA & Frye Island/Sebago Lake, Maine Posts: 951 Thanks: 252 Thanked 351 Times in 158 Posts	After struggling with the cheaper ones for years I bought this one this Fall...Awesome http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o01_s00 __________________ " Live for today because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come"

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TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,986 Thanks: 692 Thanked 2,193 Times in 929 Posts	Hmmmm Do any of these give you the confidence that you are getting all of the sludge and contamination out of your crankcase? There is something about having the plug out and watching the oil drain to the bottom of the pan that seems right. But, I'm willing to learn from someone else's experience.

10-22-2015, 10:51 AM	#2
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	Kind of pricey but I've used this one before with great results. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008F943DS/...I2LSFDK500OP6T I've used this one also and found the connections were lacking as it popped off a lot (making a mess). I had to add hose clamps to get enough suction...plus I needed to stop half way through and empty it as it would fill up before all the oil was out. http://www.amazon.com/Mityvac-7400-L...0_SR160%2C160_

10-22-2015, 11:45 AM	#3
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,984 Thanks: 246 Thanked 743 Times in 443 Posts	I've been using one of these for 13 years and it works great. Juyst make sure the oil is warm and it will pump the oil out in a couple of minutes. https://jet.com/product/detail/8b8c8...kRsaAsN28P8HAQ

10-23-2015, 08:50 AM	#6
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,229 Thanks: 188 Thanked 319 Times in 234 Posts	This is the unit I have used since 1998 :https://www.pricefalls.com/product/j...1s0aAibK8P8HAQ Most any of the above will work well. Though they seem pricey they're about the cost of one oil change at the marina!

10-28-2015, 07:55 PM	#10
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,229 Thanks: 188 Thanked 319 Times in 234 Posts	Good question on sludge. Pulling thru the dipstick is the only option I have. My boat is a 1997 with 1200 hours on the engine. I don't let my oil get to dirty and have always changed it at 70 hours or less so I hope not much sludge is ever there. Runs great and doesn't burn any.

10-29-2015, 09:24 AM	#12
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,244 Thanks: 72 Thanked 344 Times in 234 Posts	The extractor that I have uses a small diameter nylon tube that I place down inside of the dip-stick tube. This allows me to go to the bottom of the oil pan and suck out all the oil, without leaving any on the bottom. Will it get every drop? Who knows, but you're splitting hairs here. This is the unit that I have: http://www.amazon.com/America-5060-T.../dp/B001445IZ8 I also use it on my cars. It's so easy and you don't get a drop of oil on yourself if you are careful. __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com

10-30-2015, 09:18 AM	#13
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,204 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Draining oil from a boat engine I've been using this technique for decades! http://blog.boattrader.com/2013/08/o...rain-hose.html It's a lot cheaper and less mess than other methods. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.