Just as the blood is essential to the heart, so is the engine oil. Among its many functions, oil is primarily used in lubricating, preventing rust, sealing, cooling, and other functions. It will lead to engine corrosion and poor heat dissipation if engine oil is not replaced after a long time.

If you want to change oil on your own, you may know there are different methods of powering oil extractor pumps. It may be confusing for you to decide what is best for you.

Here are some tips for you to check and follow.

 

Purpose of the Oil Extractor

As we mentioned above, oil is essential for most engines. So regularly changing the oil is one of the most important maintenance tasks. If you want to do it by yourself, using the oil extractor can make it easier. However, how can you use an oil extractor to accomplish that?

AOil extractors work by using vacuum as the means to remove the oil. Just connect it to the oil dipstick hole, which is located conveniently under the hood of your car, and you are ready to go. In a matter of minutes, all the oil can be safely removed from the vehicle.

 

Oil extractors also have the following benefits:

  • Can change the oil by yourself.

  • No need for professional appliances such as floor jack.

  • Keep your hands cleaner.

  • Change engine oil easier and quicker.

  • Avoid the leakage of the oil pan due to the long-term disassembly.

    • If your car also has a top-mounted oil filter, you'll be able to change the oil of your car without ever bending down.

     

     

    Types of Oil Extractors

    According to the difference of energy source. There are three main types of oil extractor: manual, pneumatic, and electric extractors. Each of them uses a vacuum to remove oil.

     

    Manual Oil Extractor Pump


    Electricity is not required for manual oil extractors, and not limited to places, you can change oil anytime and anywhere! It is also the lowest-priced type, if you are on a tighter budget, you may want to consider a manual oil extractor pump.

     

     

    Pneumonia Oil Extractor Pump


    Pumps of this style are almost provided both manually and by air compressor. Using an air compressor will create a stronger suction pressure, to remove the engine oil faster.

     

     

     

    Consider the Convenience

    The oil extractor's convenience can be enhanced by various features. For example, the larger size will save you time to pour over and over, and the accessories will make changing oil easier and quicker.

     

    Size

    When you search for the oil extractor pump, there are a lot of sizes to show out. In most cases, a passenger vehicle requires anywhere from 4.5 to 7.5 liters of oil. To avoid wasting time, choose a size large enough so that you can drain your tank quickly.

    Of course, you can choose a size larger than your car needs. This means you can use it twice or more before disposing of oil at a recycling center. Nevertheless, you should be aware that the larger an extractor's capacity is, the less portable it will be.

     

    Accessories

    When it comes to oil extraction, there are a lot of accessories you may need. As pictures shown below.

     

    In spite of their fundamentals, these accessories are very useful. Safety locks and sealing caps can avoid leaks, the first one being for extractions and the other for transport or storage. Additionally, the spout allows easy pouring and prevents spilling.