I just got a Lumax 1314 extractor and tried it in for a 2021 Forester Touring's first oil change.
I drove around, warmed up the engine, and used the Extractor as directed. I was only able to pull out 2qt., and the manual said the capacity was 4.4qt. I tried all the tubes, and was able to push them all the way down. I initially used the manual mode. Then tried the pneumatic mode, which got me maybe some more, but not by much. I ended up lifting the car over jacks, removing the engine oil flap and drain bolt - got just over 2 qts. out.
I tested the suction with the oil in the drain pan, and it was able to pull everything out.
I was disappointed with this, has anyone had success with extractors with Subarus?
On the plus side, I spilled a lot less oil from the drain pan. And I really liked being able to change the oil filter from the engine bay.
I drove around, warmed up the engine, and used the Extractor as directed. I was only able to pull out 2qt., and the manual said the capacity was 4.4qt. I tried all the tubes, and was able to push them all the way down. I initially used the manual mode. Then tried the pneumatic mode, which got me maybe some more, but not by much. I ended up lifting the car over jacks, removing the engine oil flap and drain bolt - got just over 2 qts. out.
I tested the suction with the oil in the drain pan, and it was able to pull everything out.
I was disappointed with this, has anyone had success with extractors with Subarus?
On the plus side, I spilled a lot less oil from the drain pan. And I really liked being able to change the oil filter from the engine bay.