Oil Extractor - 6 liter

by Trac Dynamics

Product Features

• Provides the power of larger size pumps
• Efficient, compact and more affordable
• Just 10 to 20 strokes creates a powerful vacuum
• Sturdy see-through container neatly captures oil
• Pump is removable for easy storage

Product Description

These oil extractors provide the power of larger size pumps in an efficient, compact, more affordable model. Just 10 to 20 strokes creates a powerful vacuum, while the sturdy see-through container neatly captures the oil. Pump is removable for easy storage.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 11 x 12 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0000BYO97
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,837 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #2 in Sports & Outdoors > Boating & Water Sports > Boating > Boat Engine Parts > Fuel Filters

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great for cars, November 6, 2006

By 

Timur Tabi (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oil Extractor - 6 liter (Misc.)

There's not a lot of information out there on using this extractor for cars, because I think most people buy it for boats instead. So I'm going to talk about how well it works on changing the oil in your car.

In summary, it works great. It's really nice being able to change your oil on your own time and at your own home without getting dirty. I'm never going to Jiffy Lube again. It even works great on my lawnmower.

Using the extractor is very easy. Just remove your dipstick, insert the extractor's tube into the dipstick hole until the end reaches the bottom of the oil pan (it might take some practice to get a feel for this part). Once everything is in place, pump 10-20 times. This will cause a the extractor to suck out the oil like a straw. It takes about 15 minutes for 3 quarts. That's also why I recommend the 6-liter model instead of the 2.5-liter one, so that you can suck out all the oil in one shot.

Some people wonder whether all of the oil is removed this way. Unfortunately, I can't really speak to that, because that would require me to open the drain plug and investigate. However, the consensus from stuff I've read on the Internet is that the extractor does remove as much oil as the traditional method.

Because changing my oil is so easy with the extractor, I always change my oil on time. Previously, I drove for thousands of miles past my "due date" because stopping for an oil change was too inconvenient. The extractor should be used after the engine has been running. The oil is less viscous and the contaminants are stirred up, making the extractor more effective.

Also, please remember that your old oil must be properly recycled. Most mechanic shops will accept your old oil (I put it in a plastic orange juice container), just call ahead to make sure.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Useful product but zero support, February 7, 2009

By 

Ian (Colorado, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oil Extractor - 6 liter (Misc.)

I used this product with no problems for a couple oil changes
and it was convenient and clean. But then the flexible tube
got a little worn and the flexible plastic sheathing that
covers the spring steel tube developed several cracks.
With the cracks the tube cannot hold a vacuum rendering
the product totally worthless. None of the resellers have
a clue about replacement tubes, and Pela themselves are
totally unreachable. Three times in the last year I've gotten
zero response to email inquiries and the last email simply bounced.
I'd like to recommend this product but can't.

If you're going to buy a Pela extractor then get the one with
the hard plastic tubing rather than the more flexible plastic
covered spring steel tubing. The latter will eventually crack
and then it's done.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very handy, April 30, 2007

By 

Thomas Krisanda "jack of all trades/master of... (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oil Extractor - 6 liter (Misc.)

I was looking for a device to drain the oil from my lawn/garden equipment. The "traditional" method usually ends up with oil all over the machine and driveway. This device is easy to use, fills the bill nicely, and gets ALL the oil out! A couple of points: Warm up the engine thoroughly - the oil flows out better and any particulates are in suspension. The extractor handled hot oil without a complaint. Also, the vacuum pump is attached by a non-locking gasket, and suction is applied on the upstroke. So you can forget about using the pump with one hand while holding the extraction wand with the other. Not a major problem, just requires some getting used to.