oil vacuum pump

[bluespit]

anyone used one of these? I've always been a sump plug chap but pros seem to use these things and they seem to work quite well

[markplant]

I've seen a few mentions on here for a electric version, Aldi or lidil sometimes sell them

[Crazy Harry]

Unless you've no dip stick then as far as I know they're no use

[bluespit]

thinking for the z and mini. And the oldies - they all have dipsticks

[TonyP]

I bought the electric one from Lidl when they had them, I did read up beforehand as I was under the impression that they couldn't get as much oil as draining from the sump plug, consensus was that these vacuum ones got more out as even the sump drain method leaves some oil in the bottom.

I've used the Lidl one twice now - each drain took around 10-15 mins, however, an oil change is still a bit of messy job & you still have to get underneath the car to remove the oil filter anyway.

I guess this would work out best if the car in question's sump drain wasn't easily inaccessible without removing the undertray etc.

[Chris_D]

Yep. Highly recommended!
Been using one for a couple of years now. Reaches the deepest darkest recesses of ur sump to extract every last drop! Well, almost.
Easier than shuffling underneath the motor or raising the car to get at the sump plug. Makes doing ur own oil service a doddle.
Was thinking about doing an oil change today but the weather is sh!te and I'm still trying to get rid of a bacterial pneumonia *kof, wheeze*

[bluespit]

ordered one from amazon -worth a punt at £40 delivered.

I've got three cars to service this week so hope it arrives soon

cheers

[RJ237]

have been using a similar one by mighty vac for years. I like not having to handle a pan full of hot oil, and it has a valve that allows transfer of the oil to another container.

[Adam D]

Have the pela 6.5 litre one which looks very similar. Great for quick oil changes between service intervals. Helps if the oil is slightly warmed through to reduce the viscosity.

[Ducklakeview]

I've had the Pela one for years. Few pumps and leave it do the job whilst you get in with something else. ALSO excellent for draining the swimming pools either side of the roof..

Mike

[bluespit]

arrived today, cleanest easiest oil change ever within 35 minutes of arrival.

1 done, 2 more to do tomorrow \\great

[centuryboats]

I don't have a dip stick but use it all the time. Just goes down the fill hole!

[Smartbear]

I don't have a dip stick but use it all the time. Just goes down the fill hole!

Surely the tube doesn’t reach down to the sump via the filler cap, does it?
Rob

[Grumpyowl]

I try not to reads these threads because it usually costs me money.
I was dubious about these pumps I didn't think you'd get all the oil out.
Well how wrong was I , the easiest and cleanest oil change I've ever done. The longest time was waiting 20 minutes to do the engine flush, the rest was clean, quick and simple. Should have bought one years ago

[markalp]

Wouldn't be without mine now, made my 6 monthly engine flush and oil/filter change much easier, and cheaper because I now do it myself. (wife still can't believe I actually do a mechanical thing on the car lol)