I use the mightyvac extractor on the cavalier and my brothers lexus. I haven't had any problems and I get all the oil out. Best part is the ecotec has a top mount oil filter so I can change the oil in a suit and not get dirty.
I donlt see the purpose in it, but that is me.
FU Tuning
its great for cars with a top mount oil filter so you don't need to jack up the car to do an oil change. Its seems to be pretty popular with the BMW and Mercedes people since I see a lot of them use it. I like it because I pull out the dip stick. Shove in the hose. Set it to extract...pump 10 times and come back 15 minutes later and it pulls out all the oil. Change the filter since mine is top mount and add the 5 qts. of oil and viola my oil is changed.
I prefer this way since I have a fear of jacking up my car. When I first got it I was doing my brakes and i heard a pop noise. I moved my head from behind the caliper and then the car fell off the jack. If I didn't move I would have been dead, my neck would have been crushed between the rotor and fender. Now I have a fear of jacking up my car or any car....yes I am odd.
its the best on lawn mowers, I can see someone using it on a car so you dont have to crawl under it, perfect for Ecos since the filter is uptop like you said
This makes life a lot easier for individuals who are not allowed to change the oil in their community due to messes. I don't have to worry with jacking up either of my cars and I can slip under the truck to remove the oil filter on that one. One reason I hated changing my oil was jacking the car up, the mess of using the oil pan then cleaning the oil pan, and working in a cramped enviroment.
1. Turn the car on for five minutes
2. Pinch the hose
3. Pump the device 35 times (mine says)
4. Turn car off after five minutes
5. Pull Dipstick and insert tube
6. Unpinch the hose and watch the oil drain
7. Have a beer while waiting
That's basically it.
Acidburn - that's kind of funny... I found it on a MB board
Josh
SLK 32
Wow, lemonyellowcavy. I remember that name from a longgggggggg time ago.
Secondly, I wouldn't think that he'd be driving an AMG! Are you on MBW? I have the same sn on there.
And yes, very popular w/ the MB's.
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Viper98912 wrote:Wow, lemonyellowcavy. I remember that name from a longgggggggg time ago.
Secondly, I wouldn't think that he'd be driving an AMG! Are you on MBW? I have the same sn on there.
And yes, very popular w/ the MB's.
Yep, I am on MBW. I frequent the SLR board and 170. Sometimes I venture out, but I'm scared
What are you running on the MB side? I'm also on the AMG PL.
Josh
SLK 32
so wait do you drive one? lol
Who? Him or I? lol? I have the 32... SLR is a bit to much for my blood. $10k brake changes? Pfft.
Josh
SLK 32
I'm in the C55 forum. I need to sign up for PL one of these days....
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Make sure you have your VIN number handy when you sign up, it is required.
Josh
SLK 32
hmmm Im asking because Im getting really close to owning something German
hmmm yeah PM me we will talk
So far I've changed the oil in my cavalier 2.2 Eco and the SLK and both experiences were good. Sucks for the 2.2L OHV motors though. You are still stuck getting the filter out (which I always found obnoxious on that motor)
Josh
SLK 32
no dipstick in the OHV's too from what i remember, you fill and check oil in the same big spot, sucks
Torres wrote:no dipstick in the OHV's too from what i remember, you fill and check oil in the same big spot, sucks
That is correct. But it should still work to siphon the oil out. I just remember before the motor swap it was always a pain to get the filter off the back of the motor.
Ignore the colorful circles, I stole this off the web, lol.
Josh
SLK 32
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I just remember before the motor swap it was always a pain to get the filter off the back of the motor.
Its a pain if you still have the PCM, A/C Dryer, and Stock Intake Box to get in your way.
I can reach mine from the top of the motor under the hood, easy peasy.
Thats just me tho
"A car just isn't a car without a little blood, sweat, and beers." -- Shadowfire
I still would no do this because I feel it would allow you to suck gunk into places you do not want it. This is me. I like to inspect my oil as it drains as well.
FU Tuning
Shouldn't have a whole lot of gunk build up...but I understand where you are coming from with that.
Josh
SLK 32
