Griots Oil Extractor
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Griots Oil Extractor
Ok, it seems like a handy tool, but how can you tell that ALL of the used oil has been sucked out, are there measurements on the side of it?? Can it even hold 8 qts. of oil?
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I use the Griots extractor. The first time I used it I wondered how much more oil may be in the pan.
So, I pulled the drain plug. Less than an ounce came out !
(1 oz)
The extractor works VERY VERY well !
So, I pulled the drain plug. Less than an ounce came out !
(1 oz)
The extractor works VERY VERY well !
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Originally posted by BadAssBenz
I thought of something else- What about the copper washer for the drain plug that comes with the oil filter? That would never get replaced with the oil extractor
I thought of something else- What about the copper washer for the drain plug that comes with the oil filter? That would never get replaced with the oil extractor
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Originally Posted by BadAssBenz
So, the washer only needs to be replaced if it is removed? Otherwise it stays seated and ok? It just seems like if they supply it with the filter, it should be changed regularly...
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awiner- does the extractor hold more than 8.5 qts? i have used the mbusa club extractor but it does not hold over 8 qts and gets messy if over filled. thanks
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Originally Posted by theboogers
awiner- does the extractor hold more than 8.5 qts? i have used the mbusa club extractor but it does not hold over 8 qts and gets messy if over filled. thanks
The good thing about the Griots extractor is that it has an automatic shutoff if it start to fill to the top. It will not overflow and has a handy pour spout for emptying.
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http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=10122
I also ordered the brake line kit so I can bleed my brakes with it. You can order the brake line kit separatly to fit the large oil extractor.
I also ordered the brake line kit so I can bleed my brakes with it. You can order the brake line kit separatly to fit the large oil extractor.
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The mityvac is a better/cheaper product. I've owned both and i replaced my griots model which leaked after 5 years of use with a mityvac 7400. They look really similar but the mityvac is thicker and holds an extra liter(7.5 versus 6.5) is made a little more durable (thicker casing) and can be found for $49 dollars online.
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8.8 liter oil extractor
Just received the below oil extractor and it is the larger version of the Mityvac line. Haven't used it yet because our 2006 e500 is on the boat and our "97 e320 has been sold. Eager to use it and seems of high quality and one can pump out the oil from the container as opposed to pouring it out. I end up putting the oil it in a five gallon pail which top has never been pried off, so it's a clean affair. Before this new extractor, I used a Harbor Freight knockoff of the "Topsider" which was cheap and a piece of trash and then went down under and used a Fumoto valve with a length of plastic tubing that worked fine. Cost for the Mityvac was $76 with shipping from Automotive Tools.com
Fluid Evacuator (Mityvac: model 7201)
Fluid Evacuator
Fluid Evacuator (Mityvac: model 7201)
Fluid Evacuator
- No power required, creates vacuum and pressure
- Ability to evacuate and dispense most automotive liquids and chemicals.
- External pump design
- Large capacity 8.8 liter fluid reservoir
- Automatic flow control prevents overfilling
- Pressure relief valve for safety
- Durable polyethylene construction will not rust or corrode
- Dip stick tube included for engine oil removal
