I tried my Topsider for the first time yesterday. I believe I followed all the instructions. I couldn't get more than a cup out of 40 pumps. The stub on the can that the hose attaches to is loose such that I can hear air leaking unless I bear down on it. It also helped when I smeared grease around where the stub fits its flange. I presume this looseness is why it won't draw oil long enough to drain the sump in one go.

Could someone please confirm that the fitting isn't right or suggest what I might be doing wrong?

Thanks,
Sixto
78 450SEL
91 300SE

If you hear air leaking, sounds like thats the culprit..... did you check the diy section for the tips on using the topsider?

Also, ya might want to use a hose clamp or something to help seal that leak down.

Other than that I have no idea.

I have never used a topsider. if I had one, I'd use it, but I personally like gettin a little greasy when working on my car.

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