[MOWO]

Good idea on waiting after you hear air. I got the OEMTOOLS 8.0 Liter 24936 Manual Fluid Extractor from AMZ but I tested it with water first and it actually only holds 7.5 liters! Deceptive marketing if you ask me. The internal pump is taking up some of that 8 liter volume. Think I will return it and get the 10 liter Lumax LX-1314 which I initially had my eyes on.

 

[MOWO]

When I use my extraction tool I usually move the tube around once it is sucking air to grab any other oil around the pan, sometimes it gets a little bit more.

Do you use manual hand or pneumatic ?

 

[Max Asst]

I just changed oil for the first time in the Metris using a Topsider oil suction pump (no mods) because it holds 8 quarts of oil. I indeed got 8 quarts out of the sump, then for kicks, jacked up the passenger rear and produced a few drops more. Easy job, just took a long time as I wanted to get every bit out. I filled with Castrol Edge (MB 229.5 approved on the bottle) 0w-40 weight (because it'll soon be winter here in Wisconsin), luckily on price drop at wallyworld at $22.95 for each 5 gallon jug. I bought the official filter from the dealership which, in my mind, allows for documentation about the oil change. It was labeled Mann on the inside. Lastly, don't drop the oil filler cap like I did. Engine bay is plenty open on top and plenty covered on the bottom.

 

[pawo007]

Do you use manual hand or pneumatic ?

Currently I have the manual pump MityVac unit. It has held up for a couple years but is starting to fall apart. The fittings leak when going in reverse to pump the oil back out, and the pump is starting to fail. I may just build my own next time around using much tougher components (and an electric vacuum/pressure pump.) I have several Vacuum/pressure central locking pumps off the W126 chassis laying around that would work for that probably.

 

[Lane on the fence]

When I use my extraction tool I usually move the tube around once it is sucking air to grab any other oil around the pan, sometimes it gets a little bit more. Another good thing is once it sucks air, just let it sit for 10-15 mins, quite a bit more oil will work its way down to the bottom of the pan and you can usually suck out another few cups worth pretty easily.

I gotcha. I thought that tool inserted into the dipstick tube, creating a seal and only used the the DS tube for suction. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[Evanroman]

I'm using "Mityvac 7201 Fluid Evacuator Plus". It's awesome and useful.
Actually, oil extractors are some real players when it comes to the fact of getting the used oil out. I’ve been using one for a few months and found it really awesome. Now I don’t have to go crawling down the car and get my dress dirty. I can access the oil extractor under the hood easily. If you are thinking of spending some money to make the job comfortable, I’ll suggest buying an oil extractor instead of going to a garage regularly. If you buy a good one, you can use it for a long time, around 2-3 years. Make sure that you are buying one that comes with long enough tubes. Also, don’t forget about the capacity and portability. If you have any questions, you can ask me. I’ll try to help.
Before making the final decision, you should read some reviews and top lists about it. I have found the below review useful. I hope it will help you.
Thanks.

 

[pawo007]

Most newer MB's have the dipstick go to the very bottom of the pan, found this out on my brother's E400 when doing its oil change. I'd assume the Metris does too but my tube from my extractor is small enough to just send down to the bottom of the pan anyways. Can't do that on the e400 because the dipstick tube is pretty skinny and takes a tight turn on its way down into the very bottom of the pan.

 

[Erubus]

Most newer MB's have the dipstick go to the very bottom of the pan, found this out on my brother's E400 when doing its oil change. I'd assume the Metris does too but my tube from my extractor is small enough to just send down to the bottom of the pan anyways. Can't do that on the e400 because the dipstick tube is pretty skinny and takes a tight turn on its way down into the very bottom of the pan.

Pawo007 are you saying that it is possible extract all the oil from the E400? I would like to start doing this with my E400 however I want to get the right tubes and make sure it doesn't leave much behind.

 

[pounce]

Pawo007 are you saying that it is possible extract all the oil from the E400? I would like to start doing this with my E400 however I want to get the right tubes and make sure it doesn't leave much behind.

I assume you joined the forum after a Google search and don't also have a Metris.

If you read this thread from the top there is an earlier post that shows a fitting similar to what dealerships use. The MB dipstick tube is its own extractor tube. If you seal the top you can extract.

Which Engine Oil Extractor?

I was wondering which engine oil extractor (manual or otherwise) that you guys are using? Any hose mods you have to do to the 8 liter + products you find on Amazon or Harbor Freight?

www.metrisforum.com

 

[Erubus]

I assume you joined the forum after a Google search and don't also have a Metris.

If you read this thread from the top there is an earlier post that shows a fitting similar to what dealerships use. The MB dipstick tube is its own extractor tube. If you seal the top you can extract.

Which Engine Oil Extractor?

I was wondering which engine oil extractor (manual or otherwise) that you guys are using? Any hose mods you have to do to the 8 liter + products you find on Amazon or Harbor Freight?

www.metrisforum.com

Thanks for the quick reply. That's exactly what I needed to know. I joined because this seemed to be the only relevant discussion on this topic after searching for some time.

 

[pounce]

Thanks for the quick reply. That's exactly what I needed to know. I joined because this seemed to be the only relevant discussion on this topic after searching for some time.

I found a few others just now. The turn in the tube is probably not worth the hassle to slip something down. If you can simply use the main tube it's what the dealers do.

Don't know if it's easy to mate one up to inexpensive extractors.

 

[Erubus]

I found a few others just now. The turn in the tube is probably not worth the hassle to slip something down. If you can simply use the main tube it's what the dealers do.

Don't know if it's easy to mate one up to inexpensive extractors.

Got it. That much I can make work, it's well worth the effort. Thanks for the help

 

[redlightning]

Are you really able to use the dipstick tube connecting just at the top? I started sucking air after less than a quart. I can do this job on my W123 OM617 by only attaching the extractor at the top of the dipstick tube, but for the Metris I had to use one of the hard plastic lines with the Mityvac kit and run it all the way down the dipstick tube to the bottom. Got over 8 qts out as I was parked slightly facing downhill in the driveway.