Oil extractor

[dkryan]

Is there an oil extractor on the market that someone would recommend? I want to pull a sample of my green GC for a used oil analysis at 3,200 miles (prior issues with lead levels in an '01 VQ30DE).

I don't want to wait until 6k on the oil (I'm averaging 700 miles per month), nor do I want to change it out completely at this mileage.

 

[Axe Man]

Yep, right here...

http://www.pelaproducts.com/

I have a Pela 6000 and it works great!

 

[Lonnie]

Does it leave oil behind that would have otherwise drained out.

It would be great for a boat.

 

[Axe Man]

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Does it leave oil behind that would have otherwise drained out.

It would be great for a boat.

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Depends on the engine and the design of the oil pan. In general most report it seems to get most, if not all, the oil if used properly. I use mine to extract ATF from an auto transmission rather than dropping the pan. I haven't used it to extract engine oil since I have to get under both my cars to change the filter anyway. So I just pull the drain plug.

 

[dkryan]

Axe Man,

No issues with getting the tube to the oil pan, i.e., curved dipstick?

Do you use it for sampling or complete oil changes?

 

[Axe Man]

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Axe Man,

No issues with getting the tube to the oil pan, i.e., curved dipstick?

Do you use it for sampling or complete oil changes?

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See my prior response. As I stated I use it to change the ATF in a Ford Taurus. It is a little difficult getting the tube of the extractor down a curved dipstick. Persistence and careful prodding pays off here.

 

[dkryan]

Thanks!

 

[badtlc]

where to buy one and how much?

 

[Axe Man]

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where to buy one and how much?

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I can't post any direct links because they are not site sponsors. If you do a google search on "Pela extractors" you'll get dealers who sell them. Or you may PM me and I'll tell you specifically where I purchased mine.

 

[double vanos]

Go to.. www.griotsgarage.com and check out his extractor.

I've had mine for 7 years now and, with griot's lifetime warranty, probably use it until I blow away. It works very well. Cheers!

 

[2Fast4U]

I've got this and it works perfectly fine.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=45403

 

[Tornado Red]

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Is there an oil extractor on the market that someone would recommend? I want to pull a sample of my green GC for a used oil analysis at 3,200 miles

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It appears that several responders saw "oil extractor" and failed to notice that you only want to pull a sample.

Here's one for $22 (click on the camera symbol for a picture).
http://www.polarislabs.biz/store/vacuum.htm

Amsoil sells one for $27.25, or less if you are an Amsoil dealer. (It doesn't cost much to become a dealer.)
https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=98

 

[badtlc]

blackstone labs has a used oil analysis sample extractor for $25 from their site.