Oil Change Price Increase
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You don't have to "get under" the car, just use your arm to reach the filter, and that is not far.
I just changed my oil, but perhaps I will reenact the procedure with pictures to demonstrate.
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Just curious as I was just reading about oil extractors. How can you be sure you are getting all the oil? Most of the ones I have seen were actually made for smaller motors not cars, which one are you using?
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Please... I would like to see the way you change your oil but wait until you actually need to. thanks!
Paul
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There is no way to remove 100% of the oil. 99% is enough.
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There are many models. The tube goes to the bottom of the oil pan and remove at least as much as using the drain plug. If the front of your car is up on ramps and you use the drain plug, you may be draining less than you think.
There is no way to remove 100% of the oil. 99% is enough.
There is no way to remove 100% of the oil. 99% is enough.
0.23” OD (5.7 mm) x 5’ (1.5 m) long dipstick tube
0.26” OD (6.6 mm) x 5’ (1.5 m) long dipstick tube
I can't imagine 5 feet of tube not being enough. How long is the one you are using with your HCH?
Thanks again, this sounds so much cleaner & easier than pulling the plug. One person even commented that he sucks the oil out of the filter after removing it. Not to mention that it can be used for just about any fluid on the car.
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Thanks for the all the info, I am ordering one now but some reviews say the tubes are not long enough for that persons car. Mityvac 7400 7.3 Liter Fluid Evacuator comes with these tubes:
0.23” OD (5.7 mm) x 5’ (1.5 m) long dipstick tube
0.26” OD (6.6 mm) x 5’ (1.5 m) long dipstick tube
I can't imagine 5 feet of tube not being enough. How long is the one you are using with your HCH?
Thanks again, this sounds so much cleaner & easier than pulling the plug. One person even commented that he sucks the oil out of the filter after removing it. Not to mention that it can be used for just about any fluid on the car.
0.23” OD (5.7 mm) x 5’ (1.5 m) long dipstick tube
0.26” OD (6.6 mm) x 5’ (1.5 m) long dipstick tube
I can't imagine 5 feet of tube not being enough. How long is the one you are using with your HCH?
Thanks again, this sounds so much cleaner & easier than pulling the plug. One person even commented that he sucks the oil out of the filter after removing it. Not to mention that it can be used for just about any fluid on the car.
I'll put up some pics soon due to the interest.
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There are many models. The tube goes to the bottom of the oil pan and remove at least as much as using the drain plug. If the front of your car is up on ramps and you use the drain plug, you may be draining less than you think.
There is no way to remove 100% of the oil. 99% is enough.
There is no way to remove 100% of the oil. 99% is enough.
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I also enjoy never having to remove another drain plug. And for those of you who pay for your changes, having someone blast it back on with an impact wrench. (I'm not kidding, here, you should see some of the things the "oil change techs" do).
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