[REMROB]

I found this on YouTube posted recently

 

[howvood]

Nice job! Minor thing, the capacity is stated in the manual as being 2 gallons or 7.75 liters. I used an extractor that removes the oil through the dipstick so didn't have to get beneath it.

Thanks for posting this.

 

[RobbMeeX]

Yup, extractor ftw.

 

[DKTVAV]

Nice job! Minor thing, the capacity is stated in the manual as being 2 gallons or 7.75 liters. I used an extractor that removes the oil through the dipstick so didn't have to get beneath it.

Thanks for posting this.

Yup, extractor ftw.

Which one are you guys using? Is it universal or just for the Metris?

 

[howvood]

I just looked for one that held 8 or more quarts. My first was a "Topsider" made of metal but after many years of abuse it had a hard time holding a vacuum. I currently use a plastic one that seems to work fine if the oil is warm, not hot.
I bought this one based on its capacity and low price and the fact I only use it a few times each year:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X7EL52...ails?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1495537313&sr=8-1

 

[Lane on the fence]

Howvood, it's funny my old topside is gone too. I used on our boat years ago. I did the drain plug this time around because I installed a mag plug when I bought the van. It was as clean as I've ever seen a mag plug on a vehicle. Normally new vehicles produce a fair amount of metal...not this one. Very impressed!

 

[RobbMeeX]

Mine's air powered with a m113 breather hose that I put into the dipstick hole.

 

[Tree95]

There's an older oil change thread here: http://www.metrisforum.com/forum/377-engine-technical-discussion/3962-how-change-oil.html

After using an extractor, I put in 8 qts, and the dip stick shows half way between min and max.

The video doesn't show how to get the oil filter element off. OK, "pull", but holy moly was it on tight. The shaft it slides on is just plastic, and I was a bit concerned about breaking something.