Customer Reviews

Oil Extractor - 6 liter

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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.

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.

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.

I use this on a VW Jetta and it works well. The dipstick tube is like the flexible sheathing that covers bike brake cables, so it's flexible, but stays on the bottom of the oil pan. You just pump it up and about ten minutes later the oil is drained. Plus, on VWs diesel you can use it to suck out the oil filter casing. I wish it was easier to get all the oil out of the tube, or reservoir after use. Drips can cause stains.

Pela oil extractor does the job on my 06 Jetta TDI without all the mess. It removes all the oil from the drain pan as well as the oil filter housing.
I also remove the fuel/water from the diesel fuel filter housing with it.
It is easy to empty all drained fluids into recycle containers with the included pour spout. So it's good for the environment too.

First time I used this was to extract the oil from my personal watercraft. Got it all and never spilled a drop. Next up is to remove the oil from my boat. Good product!

It is rather expensive for a plastic contraption, but it does work well, so I guess it is worth the expense. My car requires that a shield be removed from under the car to change oil. With the pump, I no longer have to remove it, making oil changes much faster and easier.

I have used this about 5 times so far. The only problem I had with it is that it would not go down the check tube of my mercury mountaineer far enough to extract the oil. It works great on both of the ford taurus' tho. I haven't tried it on anything else. But it has paid for itself almost twice after 5 oil changes. This is really worth it.

You put the extract tube in the car and pump it up. Go off and do something else for a while. Come back pump it up again. You will see the oil flow again and go away again for a while. Do this maybe 3 times and your done.

It does help if the car is a "little" warm, but it will work if it is stone cold, just might have to do the process a few more times.

Once your done, just pop off the top and put in a container and take to AutoZone and recycle.... I would buy this again with out blinking a eye.

I've used this for the past 3 + years. It's saved a bunch of money and time since there's no more taking the car our for the oil change. My only complaint is the tank will tend to collapse with warm oil and some ambitious pumping. The pump itself shows no signs of failing at this point and the check valve on top still works without flaw.

When finished, I raise the tube up to drain into the tank. I wipe it with a rag and then stuff a paper towel into the tank end. I haven't had much trouble with drips. Good product

A good product that works as advertised. The 6 liter size is nice for using on multiple small engines before having to empty.