Mityvac Fluid Evacuator
 

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Mityvac Fluid Evacuator
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200007974_200007974

I've been happy with this version for over 10years, ... 2 gallon capacity, metal, and less than half the price:
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_390306_390306

I have one almost identical to the one WHUNTER has but I bought it over 10 years ago from GR*****ts. It works great and was extremely handy because it held quite a bit. This was usefull for my 82 911SC 12 qts of oil.

If you have an air compressor, get the pneumatic version. Great for changing the brake fluid that few people ever do.

Got it and use both.
Alan

Mityvac 7400 Multi Use Fluid Evacuator 7.3 Liter Capacity
 

Looks identical to the one I bought from Griots about 10 years ago. Still works great. The only problem was getting the a longer tube when using it on my Suburban ( too high)
Alan

Topsider
 

The Topsider can-style extractor is half the $$$. What's the advantage to the Mityvac?

I have the first one, if I could figure out how to drain the bastard we would be in business :o

Other options
 

engine oil extractor
http://www.google.com/search?q=Topsider&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1&rlz=#q=engine+oil+extractor&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&prmd=ivns&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=AiMCTonICKri0QHctpCTDg&sqi=2&ved=0CEgQrQQ&bav=on.2,o r.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=3c95a2a7b0c8bd33&biw=1260&bih=859

I can't figure out the grammar for this one so bear with me - how hot oil can the Mityvac extractor tolerate? I've had no problem using a Topsider within a minute of shutting off a hot engine. The dipstick hose is discolored but remains intact. The flexible hose collapses but still allows flow. The metal collection can and hand pump don't seem to care.

Sixto
87 300D

I've heard of the smaller ball shaped pella oil extractors collapsing when the oil is too hot.

-J

The "plunger" handle on the small cylinder on the side moves up and down. One is pull (evacuate from where ever) and the other is push- which pushes the fluid inside the mityvac out to dump. If it's up give it a whack, if it's down whack it up.

The first mityvac is a MV7201. I have one just like it. There are a few issues I've found with it, but nothing too serious.
First, the hoses are a bit short, so you have to connect two together to reach the bottom of your oil sump.
Second, the way to "conveniently" dump the oil is to remove the plug, which is one of those expansion plugs - lift the handle and the plug diameter is supposed to get smaller. Unfortunately the plug has a tendency to deform into position and takes some work to get out.
Third, the connection for the plastic hose didn't seem very durable, started to leak. That's okay when you're sucking oil, but if you have to remove the oil by air pressure then it's more of a problem.

Mityvac has parts so you can fix it though. I need some of the plastic though and they are god-awful expensive from Mityvac. The fittings are metric. Does anyone know what to order to replace the plastic lines all around the unit? What material are the plastic lines?

If you just want - need to make your own
 

Homemade fluid extractor - YouTube

homemade topsider-mini sucker | Greasecar Vegetable Fuel Systems

Homemade Oil/Air Pump from Car Parts

DIY: Drill Pump Oil Extractor (vs Motive Vacuum Extractor) - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums

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