My problem is strength, because of back surgery.. it may not even work I don't know, I'm only trying to be optimistic.. that's all I have...
Quick drain plugs.
- Thread starter Scott S
- Start date
With back surgery I would say try to do everything you can from the top.
You could find a reputable indy shop - pay them whatever they want - but use a long run filter and you could do every second change - oil only - with a vacuum pump? Have them change the filter every second time?
You could find a reputable indy shop - pay them whatever they want - but use a long run filter and you could do every second change - oil only - with a vacuum pump? Have them change the filter every second time?
I have a reputable shop I deal with, he did my AC compressor for me, last Summer. He also did internal water pump, (Ford Edge) timing chain, tensioners, guides, thermostat, and oil pump just out of preventing maintenance last winter, and they did a great job.. using all OE parts, all he did was charge me, $2100.
It's just something I wanted to do myself.. I do follow what you're saying..
But I may have no choice. I gave up rotating my tires..
BrendanC
$100 site donor 2024
off topic question, but what exact vehicle is this? i want the 5w-30 fill caps for the two accords in my sig.
Jeff,
Have you tried MityVac on a Mazda ?
Is the tubing small enough to fit a Mazda… ?
I don't have an accord, but I got a Motorcraft 5W30 fill cap off Amazon, for my Ford Edge, you could probably get, a Honda one on there as well..
I'm pretty sure that is a picture of Jeff's 2006 Acura TSX with the K24 engine. This is the Honda part you are looking for.
I've seen this speculation a number of times. But that is all it is.
Wanting to know, one an oil change on my E350, I did a normal oil change, extracting the oil using my Mityvac. Then I pulled the drain plug and captured any remaining oil in a graduated conical beaker. I measured less than 3 ounces, that drained from the drain plug, after extracting oil. That is such a small fraction, when compared to the amount of oil that always remains in an engine at oil change.
I realize that with engines of different designs, the amount of oil that is left behind, when using an extractor, can be more or less. But when you consider how much oil always remains in an engine, typically somewhere between 1 and 3 quarts, depending on the engine design, it seems like such a weak reason to even consider as a factor, when looking at the pros and cons of different oil change methods.
Correct , it only begins to drain once the hose adapter is screwed on. Once removed put the metal protective cap on. I like using it on the cars I have it installed on. Most German cars are purposely designed for using an extractor and they work best, there is no need to ever pull the drain plug.
2006 Acura TSX 4 banger.
I've only done 1 service on a Mazda3; I don't remember if I used the MityVac, but I probably did.
Even if I pull the drain plug, I use the MityVac.
Perhaps others will chime in. I bet it does work. I always use the small extract tube.
Same. The only car I didn't was the wife's TDI Jetta where it seemed to be the common thing to use an extractor and it worked wonderfully on it. I much prefer topside filters but alas my last 3 rigs been 4Runners so it's a bit of a pain. I've mitigated the issue with a Fumoto valve and drain right into a container and an aftermarket skid with a door for the filter. Still a pain but I wish it was up top like a Subaru.
You sucked out your guests oil in their engine on christmas day?
Did you have the decency to change the filter?
What is your address?
Similar threads
