Admin Is a oil extractor worth it?
If you are a clean person and love to do your work by yourself, an oil extractor solves your problem. On the other hand, if you want to get the job done quickly, then using the drain plug should be your preference. Draining oil by the drain plug is surely the quickest way, but it also is quite messy.
How does oil extractor work?
The oil extractor works by sucking the oil from the crankcase through a thin tube inserted in the dipstick opening. A handle is pumped repeatedly to create a vacuum that pulls the hot oil into an easy-to-carry container.
Can you siphon oil out of an engine?
If the oil isn’t hot, almost any sort of plastic tubing can be used for siphoning. It’s easiest to go in via the dip stick. Remember not to use the “suck start” siphoning method as you don’t want a mouthful of oil.
What’s the best way to remove an oil drain plug?
If the 2nd step fails, do not lose hope. The other tip is to use a hammer and try to tap on the oil drain plug. Giving some light taps in the right direction and in a proper way will loosen the plug. Beware not to damage the oil drain plug or its teeth.
Where is the drain plug in an engine?
An oil drain plug is a large nut usually located in the lowest point of the oil pan at the bottom of the engine where all engine oil capacity rests. The reason why it is located here is for it to drain the maximum amount of oil when changing engine oil.
Can you drain engine oil from the bottom?
You may still need to access the filter from the bottom. It is also important to put the car up in the air to do an inspection. There is also the idea that debris in the engine oil will settle to the bottom. When a drain plug is removed, that will be the first to come out.
Why does my oil drain plug keep sticking?
Another reason which would make the oil drain plug stuck is over-tightening. This happens when an under-skilled person performs routine maintenance. When you over-tighten the plug, you are damaging the screw pitch. In the case where the plug is over-tightened, you have to change the whole oil pan.