wemay
Site Donor 2023
I don't know why it took me so long. I'm very excited to use it.
This.Whatever you do, Don't leave oil in it.
The piston inside will fill up with oil after awhile.
Eggzackly, I have a fitting that seals the dipstick orifice and allows for vacuum topside full oil change for all my MB's.Also, the preferred way to use this type of tool is to not using the tubing at all. If you can suction the oil by sealing at the dipstick tube, it is more likely to result in a successful extraction.
Also, the preferred way to use this type of tool is to not using the tubing at all. If you can suction the oil by sealing at the dipstick tube, it is more likely to result in a successful extraction.
Eggzackly, I have a fitting that seals the dipstick orifice and allows for vacuum topside full oil change for all my MB's.
There is always a good residue in bottom after emptying; does this matter? Maybe do a rinse with a bit of kerosene?Whatever you do, Don't leave oil in it.
The piston inside will fill up with oil after awhile.
As long as the oil is below the piston assembly you should be ok.There is always a good residue in bottom after emptying; does this matter? Maybe do a rinse with a bit of kerosene?
All Mercedes dealerships that I have been in perform OC's in this same manner. To answer your question, I have never removed the drain plug after an extraction, however I can tell you I extract nearly exactly what the sump capacity is into my Mityvac.So I am correct in assuming the dipstick housing tube on Mercedes Benz vehicles extend down to the bottom of the oil pan sump? If so, that is a first for me. If not, how much old oil are you leaving in the sump by extracting through the dipstick tube instead of inserting the plastic suction tubing?
My next one will be this model, getting too old to work that hard.I have the MityVac that uses compressed air as the energy source for vacuum, not a hand pump. I've used both and absolutely LOVE the compressed air powered version. The vacuum never runs out and I never have to get out from under a vehicle to work the pump for more vacuum.
This is actually a good point. I can do an oil change service without getting dirty and in a fraction of the time. Less reason to put off the service.Love mine. Haven't had a transmission fluid bath in years. I last used it to change the front diff lube in our Expedition where you have to disconnect all kinds of front suspension stuff to be able to remove the cover. It's not as good as a full service but it would have gotten done way less often without it.