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What is peoples opinions on Oil extractors - i.e the ones where you put the plastic tbe down the dipstick hole and it sucks out the oil.
A sealey TP69 looks like a good one - has anyone used one of these?

Also what else can theybe used for on a car?
My car is a 1998 C240 sport - has anyone got the same car and used a extractor on this engine?
 

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As above..
I am a big fan of them and have used mine on many different cars over the years..
Best workshop tool I ever bought..
2nd is a pressurized brake bleeding kit.
 

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as with mad max above, i too love them, and keep finding new uses for them - like bleeding diesels after work on the fuel system.
 

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I would prefer to remove the sump plug to drain the oil. I am not sure you would remove as much old oil by sucking it through the dipstick tube. Had suction facility at previous dealer but never used it.
 

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I would prefer to remove the sump plug to drain the oil. I am not sure you would remove as much old oil by sucking it through the dipstick tube. Had suction facility at previous dealer but never used it.

I am with you there Alan, i would not use it for a oil change!!!!
 

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should say i have NEVER used mine for draining oil.
 

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so is the feeling then that they are no good for doing a oil change? Thats what i would want it for really.
 

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they will be fine for an oil change if you don't mind leaving the dirtiest 1/2 litre of oil in the sump, this is the issue.
 

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do they use them for oil changes at the main dealers max/mel?
 

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do they use them for oil changes at the main dealers max/mel?

Its had a lot of time on here Andy about sucking out or draining, mixed feelings,

i no a couple of indis who suck it out, we never did at the dealers!!

And we dont, we drain!!!!
 

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Sorry I am old fashioned, always like to use drain plug, as you have to get under car to change atf filter any way. Hope this helps
 

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they will be fine for an oil change if you don't mind leaving the dirtiest 1/2 litre of oil in the sump, this is the issue.

People have done tests; sucking all the oil out then removing the sump plug and nothing else comes out. You can also siphon the old oil out of the filter housing base.
 

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sorry colin, i was going with your new mad max avatar, it is max's car isn't it? mel gibson see, great films but seen them too many times - second one is the best.
 

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Just love the look of the old ford Andy, and the films!!!

Shame it was a fake!!

Looking for a good old V8 big block!!!
 

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