Oil Extractor Recommendation

lmichael

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Kubota G2160
Apr 23, 2021
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Rockford IL area
So, quite some time ago IIRC it was Lugbolt who recommended the Mityvac to me. And it works like a champ. But I wanted one I could use with either the air compressor or had a built in pump .
So having had good luck with Vevor products I bought one from them. Went to try it on the Kubota and oh boy what a disappointment. Pump and pump and pump and after 20 minutes of pumping I think I got MAYBE 3 oz of hot oil from it. So I finally hooked it to the air compressor and set my regulator to 80 PSI.
Well after a total eternity (close to 45 min) I FINALLY got the oil sucked out.
Well it was boxed back up and sent back.
Sadly I already gave my trusted Mityvac to a very good friend. And yeah I looked at even buying one again. Well it's more than doubled in price than what I paid. (now being over $130!) ugh
I really want a flexible solution. I need a recommendation for a dual power type extractor. All over YouTube I see people raving about the Vevor. Did I get a dud?
Anyway I need to find a solution
 

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Windows Computer
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I have an oil extractor that came from a marine supplier. It hooks to the battery terminals or a spare battery, and is great for changing engine oil. I haven't used it on a Kubota transmission, but if you can get down to the bottom of the pan with a thin plastic tube, it will suck it dry. I have also used it to suck oil out of the drain pan when there is more oil in the engine than the pan can hold.
 
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chim

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L4240HSTC with FEL, Ford 1210
Jan 19, 2013
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I bought one of these cheapies from Amazon. I used it to pump diesel and transfer hydraulic oil. It works well and came in handy a few times. When I want to change oil or hydraulic fluid I don't trust a pump to get all of the liquid removed. I remove plugs.
 

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