Oil Extractor/Evacuator Experience

[SVOv2.0]

Recently, I read a post regarding oil evacuator/extractors. I thought I'd share my experience using this method on my 2015 Mustang Ecoboost.

I plan on performing a proper oil and oil filter change per the maintenance schedule. I recommend performing this"OIL ONLY" change IN ADDITION to the recommended Oil and Oil Filter changes. My oil change indicator currently shows 64%.

I've had my Mityvac 7201 for over 10 years. It was perfect for my E39, which has an oil filter accessible from the top.

After warming up my car, remove the dipstick and insert the appropriate size hose. Pump the Mityvac roughly 10x, and allow the Mityvac to extract the oil.

I adjusted the hose 3 times (rotated 90 degrees each time) to extract 5 quarts of oil. The Ford manual specifies the capacity of this motor to be 5.7 quarts. That's roughly 87.7 percent of the oil capacity. That's works for me for an intermediate oil change.

I then filled the engine to the appropriate level with SAE 5w30 motor oil which met FORDs specifications. (I'm not going to specify the brand/model used... That's a entire discussion in itself...).

Check the oil level and add/remove as necessary. Not too bad for <30 minutes of work. Please dispose the used oil at a certified collection center.

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[Impulsed7]

my $.02.
Your oil pan is designed to drain oil for a reason. All the soot and metal shavings sit at the bottom of the pan and drain out when you open the bolt. The mityvac cant suction this out. Do it the right way. Also, of note, my eco takes 6 qts before its showing full.

I feel even worse that you used that on a BMW. Their pans are an even worse design for the mityvac system.

 

[SVOv2.0]

Agreed, draining from the drain bolt is most certainly more thorough. However, given that this is in addition to the factory recommended service, I'm comfortable with this method. Between what's left in the pan and the oil filter, there's no doubt you'll drain more fluid.

The oil will be drained using the conventional drain plug method when the filter is changed during factory recommended intervals. (you have to lift the car anyway).

Regarding the e39, I change the oil more often than I care to admit. Considerably more than what's recommended by the internal oil indicator. I've drained the oil numerous times from under the car (while performing trans fluid change, diff fluid change, resolving a ps system leak etc). Unlike transmission fluid changes, I don't see any additional sludge or metal shavings in the oil. I admit, this is just a visual inspection.

That said, I special ordered it from BMW and have had it for going on 15 years . I suspect that's longer than most people would keep cars nowadays.

 

[DrElectron]

Interesting. I've used a Pela Oil Extractor for my BMW E46 for about 14 years. I purchased it after Consumer Reports did a test of oil extractors and found them to be just as effective as using the drain plug. However, they don't work with all cars. The suction hose goes through the dipstick tube but has to be able to get down to the drain pan. On some cars, hose gets blocked. I've used the Pela on VW Passats, Honda Accords in addition to BMW. I plan to use it on my Mustang for intermediate oil changes (no filter change).

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