How much oil can a dipstick pump get?
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Gabex35
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what he said
jrandom
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^This
Or better yet get yourself a Fumoto and drain right back into your last oil change jugs, one step and done.
I frankly don't understand how using a dipstick vac could get more oil out than removing the plug. Maybe it does? Dunno, but posted for sub' :madgrin:
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DougR
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For a purchase like this, I generally read online reviews, such as those posted on Amazon. After reading the 1-star and 2-star reviews, I rapidly come to my senses and realize that a cheap 12 volt pump with plastic hose will likely be a waste of money.
We may reduce the US trade deficit by not buying krap stuff we do not need, that doesn't work well and breaks easily. If I buy something imported, it must have outstanding product reviews or a lifetime warranty.
We may reduce the US trade deficit by not buying krap stuff we do not need, that doesn't work well and breaks easily. If I buy something imported, it must have outstanding product reviews or a lifetime warranty.
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jrandom
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What you ask really isn't a common question. I actually hadn't heard of this until the other day. Not that I am not curious about it 
From the looks of it you still need to remove the spent oil from the pump and into a jug (at least the one that I saw had its own reservoir), so it is still a two-step process.
I mean you want a serious or simple oil related answer go to BITOG:
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/forum_summary
From the looks of it you still need to remove the spent oil from the pump and into a jug (at least the one that I saw had its own reservoir), so it is still a two-step process.
I mean you want a serious or simple oil related answer go to BITOG:
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/forum_summary
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This one is just a pump, no reservoir.
https://www.amazon.com/XtremepowerU...pID=41uEGkh-ErL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
https://www.amazon.com/XtremepowerU...pID=41uEGkh-ErL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
03_4x4Runner
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On my Waverunner the only way to change the oil is to pump it out from the top. No way to get to a drain plug. I use a hand pump designed for this purpose and it really woks good. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X7EL6UY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
FrenchToasty
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Gravity is free and been used for ages
e60ral
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I used one on my BMWs, it got out everything although I would still empty from the plug on occasion to get any sludge and check for any metal on the magnetic plug. Mine had volume markers so it was really easy to see if it worked, you know what you out in from the previous change and you could check to see what it pulled out
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No sound basis for this opinion, and it may never matter, but I would hesitate to use a dipstick pump because I want particles that have settled in the bottom of pan to get “flushed” out with the draining process. You would lose some of that benefit by using a pump.
If you ever had any engine related warranty issues, I suspect Magnuson Moss would not cover you if this is how you were doing it, since it is not in alignment with factory service manual.
If you ever had any engine related warranty issues, I suspect Magnuson Moss would not cover you if this is how you were doing it, since it is not in alignment with factory service manual.
I bought a Mitivac unit for our Mercedes GLK because I'm too lazy to get under there and unbolt all the plastic shrouding. I can extract 8 litres out of the sump in only a few mins (I typically dump a half litre into the oil filter housing when it starts to gurgle air). I love that thing, can do an oil change wearing a suit, the pump can reverse and pump the oil into another container if you don't want to pour it out. Wish the 4Runner oil filter was on the top of the motor like the GLK has it. Anyway - it's a luxury for sure, they work well but realistically I think if you can change the oil on a 4Runner with no complaints then anything else should be well within your means and effort :thumb:
DougR
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Johncmng, 19% of the reviewers gave it 1 star. 29% give it 3 stars or less and most likely would not buy again. Personally, I don't like those odds. If you need a pump, buy one, use it for a year and please update this post with a review of your experience with it.
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e60ral
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I'm 99% sure this is the one I had:
https://www.griotsgarage.com/product/multi+fluid+extractor.do
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