Is VACUUMING Your Car's Oil Better Than Pulling The PLUG?

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2024
  • This is the most controversial method of changing oil that has ever existed. Today we're going to vacuum the oil out of this 2004 Honda Civic with the OEM Tools 21 Gallon Oil Extractor. I've wanted to try changing oil like this for a long time and it should save tons of time especially on vehicles with top mount oil filters.
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  • @Gabe-ABNCW3
    @Gabe-ABNCW3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Thank you everyone for the well wishes!
    Truly awesome of you!!
    I like the vacuum method, BTW.

    • @tardeliesmagic
      @tardeliesmagic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Get well soon,Gabe.

    • @racerx009
      @racerx009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Gabe, does this mean I can have your legendary 8-Up shirt? Hahaha...

    • @daddynichol52
      @daddynichol52 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Gabe is now in "Limp Mode".

    • @Gabe-ABNCW3
      @Gabe-ABNCW3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@daddynichol52 WINS THE INTERNET!!!

    • @JohnMurrayOP
      @JohnMurrayOP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Looking forward to seeing you back on projects. May you have a full and speedy recovery!

  • @johnminor2496
    @johnminor2496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You really have a fine video presentation. I am 68 years old, and it is great to see a young man really enjoy his work. You have an excellent knowledge of different subjects and I find your program very educational and entertaining. GOD bless you and your family.

  • @ssenssel
    @ssenssel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I was supposed to have gone to bed 15 minute ago. Gave YT home screen one more refresh and boom.. JR delivers! 13:23 more awake time

  • @sam805236
    @sam805236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Gabe just learned the hard lesson that he's not a young man anymore lol! Happens to all of us!

    • @JohnDoe_88
      @JohnDoe_88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Try try try until you fail..

    • @generatorjohn4537
      @generatorjohn4537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He just looks young.

    • @patcb829
      @patcb829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Precisely what I was thinking Sam.

    • @Gabe-ABNCW3
      @Gabe-ABNCW3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@generatorjohn4537 daily moisturizing! 🍻🤣👍🏼

    • @Gabe-ABNCW3
      @Gabe-ABNCW3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gravity is a cruel mistress…🍻😂👍🏼

  • @nachobroryan8824
    @nachobroryan8824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    Gabe found out he's getting too old for that stuff. Reminds me of jumping off a roof as a kid and it being no big deal. Get well soon Gabe.

    • @69Dartman
      @69Dartman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      When you're a kid everything is flexible and not completely set so you tend to flex and deflect. Plus your never going to die and are invincible 🤣 I have learned I'm quite breakable after all these years of my life and I don't bounce like I used to and hitting the ground is bad. I have personal experience with that one and got a 4 month forced vacation. I'm sure he'll heal up quickly and won't be doing that again.

    • @Gabe-ABNCW3
      @Gabe-ABNCW3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you! 🍻😉👍🏼

    • @dan555smith
      @dan555smith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Gabe-ABNCW3 Did you forget to execute a proper PLF? Airborne brother!

    • @snorkosaurus
      @snorkosaurus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Flying is like swimming, you just gotta jump in there...

    • @racerx009
      @racerx009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He needs to invest in Leaf Guard.

  • @ianperkins8812
    @ianperkins8812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Gabe's dad jokes are fire! I hope he recovers quickly, without complications. A lot of modern cars have a bottom cover for aerodynamics that is an absolute pain to remove in the driveway. Couple this with top mount cartridge type oil filter and you have an excellent use case for an oil extractor.

  • @kylesnyder9452
    @kylesnyder9452 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I feel for Gabe! I broke my leg at the ankle and dislocated my knee cap back in 2018. Recovering takes longer than you’ll anticipate but have faith Gabe.

    • @Gabe-ABNCW3
      @Gabe-ABNCW3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🍻😉👍🏼

  • @digitalrailroader
    @digitalrailroader 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I see absolutely nothing wrong with waste oil evacuating systems, since we use a Samson Evacumaster system at the Walmart I work at, and it makes changing cartridge based oil filters on top of the engine a lot faster (just remember to keep the drain valve closed or you will have a massive oily mess to clean up!)

    • @johnsnow1355
      @johnsnow1355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Plus it can bleed brake systems too

    • @fauxque5057
      @fauxque5057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks, I will avoid oil changes at Walmart.

    • @digitalrailroader
      @digitalrailroader 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@fauxque5057 have fun with $100-$200 oil changes, not everyone is made of money.

    • @braaapattack2937
      @braaapattack2937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@fauxque5057 so he got more oil out then a traditional drain, so your motor is getting more fresh oil, and any sludge build up is also being sucked off the pan.... so tell me how this is bad? I only see benefits

    • @CrashRacknShoot
      @CrashRacknShoot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@braaapattack2937 because old dudes don't like change. Shit, I'm just happy to learn a new way to do things. Might be ordering one of them units soon.

  • @aelaan12
    @aelaan12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I would almost think that the shops would just use one generic extension to vacuum the oil out? As long as it hits the bottom of the pan and the filter gets changed I see nothing wrong with doing it this way. Certainly cleaner on the hands.

  • @greathornedowl3644
    @greathornedowl3644 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Love the Civic, just a basic everyday car. Gabe learned tying a towel around your neck as a cape DOES NOTHING to slow your fall.

    • @thatsonebadhatharry8610
      @thatsonebadhatharry8610 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah, he should have used a sheet for a parachute. That would have definitely slowed him down for a gentle landing.

    • @Gabe-ABNCW3
      @Gabe-ABNCW3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bwahahahaha!!!

    • @raynavarro1078
      @raynavarro1078 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You know that there has to be video of the fall. any chance JR makes it an episode?

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yup, gotta use a bigger towel 💯

    • @rushwal
      @rushwal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I can confirm that an umbrella has a negligible effect on falling from the top of a swingset.

  • @hansonschmid9548
    @hansonschmid9548 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I have done this for years, although I primarily did it on inboard/outboard and inboard boats. Hope Gabe has a quick recovery!

    • @timothythomas1737
      @timothythomas1737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Boats had different dipstick tubes.

    • @ernestjones5113
      @ernestjones5113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Many people, who do not work on cars for a living, do not realize, ALL OIL CHANGES are FRACTIONAL OIL CHANGES.
      Even pulling the drain plug will leave a Quart or more oil still in the internals.
      You will never get that oil out.
      Oil Vacuum is easy, fast and clean.
      Anyone saying vacuuming the oil will ruin an engine has no basic understanding of engines.

    • @Fibs4Tibs
      @Fibs4Tibs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My Mercruiser had a threaded dipstick tube to screw on a hand pump extractor.

    • @Gabe-ABNCW3
      @Gabe-ABNCW3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      🍻😉👍🏼

    • @ernestjones5113
      @ernestjones5113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Had to add another reply.
      Been a while since I serviced a 90's 5.0 Mustang. One came in the shop recently, rare car, 2 Drain plugs because the pan wrapped over the subframe/steering rack. The Front Drain plug had not a single wrench mark on it. That means, NOBODY ever drained that quart in the front of the oil pan. Did that hurt the engine? Nope. Still just another fractional oil change.
      In other words, oil pans with multiple drain plugs can still be vacuumed from the deep side, but you still have to pull the drain plug on the other locations.
      Still is easier to suck out what you can, just cleaner all around.

  • @SandyNickk
    @SandyNickk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    There was a time when I too had my doubts. However, after talking to an older friend of mine, who’s spent the last two decades of his life running a Euro specialty shop, I no longer had any at all. Quick, easy, and super clean. Hopefully seeing this will convince others as well!

  • @spuwho
    @spuwho 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Jiffy Lube manager says JL makes more $ on oil vacuum. Less dwell time for each car in the bay. Less oil burn claims by techs. Less stripped oil plugs. He said vacuum also takes oil off those casted reservoirs around the cams. The last gravity drain job I saw was before COVID.

    • @Shauma_llama
      @Shauma_llama 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Concerning to me, they used to ask and I'd say no.

  • @thereissomecoolstuff
    @thereissomecoolstuff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I use a 6 litre hand pump extractor. Oil has to be warm for sure. It's pretty easy, cheap and fast.

    • @craigpeel5983
      @craigpeel5983 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just bought a little electric pump off Amazon or eBay and it has worked fine...I should try some time and see how much oil is left in there but I drive beater cars so I'm not all that concerned beyond mild curiosity.

  • @yodasbff3395
    @yodasbff3395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, that is good information to know since I have been using the suction method on my 2002 Jetta tdi. The car has over 400k miles on it and still runs perfectly. Your videos are great 👍.

  • @KevinArrant
    @KevinArrant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Get better quickly Gabe. Prayers for quick and complete recovery. 🙏🙏

  • @RobbieHerrera
    @RobbieHerrera 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My extractor works excellently on my Mercedes and BMW. I can extract most of the oil out of my Ford Excursion (at least the oil no longer comes blasting out of the drain plug because the extractor takes all but 1/4 quart of the oil). The extractor hose won't seem to go very far down the dipstick tube of our 2016 Honda Civic EX Turbo but at least there is now a channel for the oil of the filter to neatly flow through.

  • @robert626c
    @robert626c 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Awe… Gabe our favorite co-star. Get well man. 💪🏼

    • @Gabe-ABNCW3
      @Gabe-ABNCW3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🍻😉👍🏼

  • @dlunn196
    @dlunn196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Get well soon Gabe, Keep vacuuming the oil please JR, love the content, Congrats on getting the R8 fixed.

  • @bigbrotherkenny
    @bigbrotherkenny 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your channel! I think if you have access to vacuuming the oil out is a great idea! Seems to work better and definitely cleaner😜. Pulling the plug has always been the way I've done it. But, bottom line is...to each his own. Keep up the great work.

  • @Cartier_specialist
    @Cartier_specialist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Blackstone certainly ought to know what they're doing. My 1987 Mazda pickup was stolen in 1987 and the body shop sent an oil sample to them for analysis way back then so they've certainly got the experience.

  • @dballin2
    @dballin2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw another guy do this on another TH-cam channel and was amazed how quick and effortless it was. I say if it works and is affective go for it

  • @sicily6740
    @sicily6740 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've used a Rube Goldberg setup with a shop vac to vacuum the oil from my mower and snow blower. Works far better than tilting the units. Two thumbs up for the device you have!

  • @beepeefromabove1592
    @beepeefromabove1592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Gabe, as you age, your accidents from past years will visit you so you don't forget them, especially in bone chilling cold weather.

  • @johnkennedy3663
    @johnkennedy3663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hoping for a fast, full recovery for Gabe. As bad as that sounds we are glad it wasn't worse!

  • @brantleyhudson2892
    @brantleyhudson2892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh man, been there, done that on jumping off the roof. I did it multiple times when I was young. Last time I tried it after putting up Christmas lights (about 12-15 years ago), I jumped off and really hurt my hip. Limped around for a month. Thankfully, no broken bones in my case. Hope Gabe is up and going again soon.

  • @ewanstewart8011
    @ewanstewart8011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Gabe hope you recover soon 👍🏻
    JR I wasn’t aware that you could vacuum your oil, every day is a learning experience 👍🏻

  • @effenfish661
    @effenfish661 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i use a topsider to vacuum out fluid reservoirs in my vehicles (especially transmissions before dropping the pan), but haven't done oil with it. thanks for pulling the drain plug, that was exactly what i wanted to know

  • @dakodasteele123
    @dakodasteele123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I work for Valvoline. We use the evac method quite a bit and love it. Cuts down on stripped out drain plug and splash shield claims substantially.

  • @ProjectZGarage
    @ProjectZGarage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love my extractor it works great on the cars that have the oil filter on top. I still do it the old fashion way with the cars that have the filters at the bottom as its still going to make a mess and you still need to pour it in to another container to get rid of it. The one i have is smaller but it has clear tubing so you can see when its done and it has the measurement on the side so you cans see how much oil you have extracted.

  • @seanwieland9763
    @seanwieland9763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This explains why my Fiat has that goofy top-side access oil filter canister instead of a spin-on from underneath. Informative and entertaining! Thanks! 🛢 🚗

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Don't even have to lift the car if you do it like this! 🍻

    • @dazednconfused31337
      @dazednconfused31337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For nostalgia you could put the pump in reverse and spray a friend via the oil filter container 🤦‍♂️

  • @markweissenbach196
    @markweissenbach196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gabe get better quickly. Great video as always

  • @dj_paultuk7052
    @dj_paultuk7052 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had a 2016 Mercedes A220d with the 2.2 diesel. Merc would Vacuum the oil as that is their current process. However the tech told me with the miles i was doing (25k a year) he believed the plug should be removed due to the carbon chunks that form on Diesels in the oil. So on the 60k oil change he removed the plug and sent me a video. There was chunks and blobs coming out of the drain hole. It was terrible. So we went with a full pan pull. It was just horrific. The Vac oil process does not get rid of the large deposits that form and would normally flow out of the drain hole. So that made my mind up about this process !.

  • @jeremywimer8842
    @jeremywimer8842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Happy Halloween! Just watched the frunk or treat episode! Get well Gabe!!!

  • @kevinbarry71
    @kevinbarry71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I wonder exactly when it occurred to him the jumping off the roof was a bad idea. For a reasonable person it would've been when he was still standing on the ground

    • @markchapman8253
      @markchapman8253 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Probably the second he left the roof

    • @Chris-hw4mq
      @Chris-hw4mq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kevin Barry probably after a 6pack

    • @cousinjohncarstuff4568
      @cousinjohncarstuff4568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When he landed and heard something in his foot go SNAP, followed by a lot of pain.

    • @beelmars5400
      @beelmars5400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought Gabe was the smart, responsible one. Get well soon.

    • @Gabe-ABNCW3
      @Gabe-ABNCW3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      These are hilarious!🍻😂👍🏼

  • @84gssteve
    @84gssteve 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these things!
    Working on diesel equipment, pulling drain plugs means jet black oil getting on things, dealing with dirt/water/mud filled chassis pans and removing smashed hardware for the access panels. I regularly suck out 14-16qt systems with little problem, although the engine needs to be warmed up since thick 15w40 doesn't suck well when cold.

  • @rhiantaylor3446
    @rhiantaylor3446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sorry to hear about Gabe, rest up and get well soon !
    As for oil pumps, much harder on BMWs with no dip stick hole !

  • @yodasbff3395
    @yodasbff3395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sorry to hear Gabe is hurt, sounds painful, hope you heal soon. 🙏

  • @325xitgrocgetter
    @325xitgrocgetter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First, I hope Gabe is healing and recovering well. I recently changed the oil on my Dodge Dakota...and the plug on the 3.9 V6 is aimed toward the transmission/transfer case crossmember...which creates a ton of splash when draining...so vacuuming would address that instead of draining...of course some modern cars are doing away with dipsticks...so that is a consideration.

  • @fillg
    @fillg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Please tell me Gabe was holding an umbrella like a parachute when he jumped off the roof. 🤣🤣

  • @tbskirk
    @tbskirk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hey JR let's see how that device works on transmissions! 👍🏽

  • @michaelbaka4777
    @michaelbaka4777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm lucky this video came out today, as I'm looking for one of these today!!! I had an older oil pump that I used in winter for oil changes. I'd still be using it but I moved, it might have gotten tossed out or just misplaced. Anyway, need one for my fleet of 5 vehicles. I have a Mercedes SL500 and my shop uses an oil extraction pump like yours. I asked my mech about it and he told me that this method is totally approved by Mercedes so I'm sold!!! Sorry about Gabe; please tell him we ALL hope for a rapid recovery!!!

  • @tomlewis3658
    @tomlewis3658 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope Gabe heals quickly. That oil extractor is a great addition, and I'm sure you will put it to good use. I thought there would be a little runout from the drain plug, so that was impressive. I have used Blackstone a few times, and it's interesting to the lab test results. And it reminds me that I will send a sample to them from my next change on my daily driver, 2003 Saturn LW200, 2.2 Ecotec, 219K miles. I use a hand-operated Briggs & Stratton extractor for the outdoor power equipment, and it is very well suited for that task, and it looks like this one is very well suited for cars.

  • @willoverkill8461
    @willoverkill8461 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    We used to vacuum the transmission oil before pulling the transmission, saved a lot of messy floors.

    • @amerixantrash3620
      @amerixantrash3620 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would have saved my driveway. Rip

    • @craigpeel5983
      @craigpeel5983 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@amerixantrash3620 my garage this last weekend just to find out I did not need to do it...

  • @gulfcoastbeemer
    @gulfcoastbeemer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have had a simple harbor freight air-powered oil vacuum unit for many years. It is similar in operation to yours, and has a large capacity.It's worth noting there might be issues with certain vehicles where you can't reach the bottom of the pan with the withdrawal tube -- worse, some don't even have a dip stick!. Nevertheless, I love using the system as it makes removing old oil fast, easy, clean, and simplifies disposal.

  • @hpelisr
    @hpelisr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The oil extractor will work well on transmission's, my GM does not have a drain plug.

    • @afloyd4976
      @afloyd4976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No apostrophe.

    • @Forgotten_gen
      @Forgotten_gen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nothing against it flush or a fluid extraction on a transmission but I think a drop of the pan and changing the filter is still the best way to go. Well it's the second-best way2go. The best way to go is to get rid of that auto and put a 6-speed in it

    • @Tracert-mc1hu
      @Tracert-mc1hu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Forgotten_gen It would still be nice to take the fluid out first to avoid getting an ATF shower.

  • @Basil_Kehoe
    @Basil_Kehoe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I work on old wooden boats and this would be amazing for that. The one boat that we run the most leaks so much oil that you don’t even have to worry about an oil change. Got to love rope seals.

  • @TheUnknown714
    @TheUnknown714 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Where did you get that oil analysis kit?

  • @dalesworld1308
    @dalesworld1308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did this on our Dodge Grand Caravan as the filter is on top. Really great to not have to use ramps and lay on the pavement anymore. Only things I don't like about your unit is it should have a clear hose so you can see when it stops pulling oil, and there's no sight glass to see how full the tank is.

  • @DoughnutsInspace
    @DoughnutsInspace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think it's a great idea pulling a vacuum to drain the oil seems to be less messy and appears to get rid of nearly all the dirty oil too.

  • @Robsav-yx6vi
    @Robsav-yx6vi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Get well soon Gabe . Those ankles injuries take a while
    To return to your Superman antics .

  • @itsnotme07
    @itsnotme07 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seems we all just learned something....properly done, the vacuum option does the job! I do 4 oil changes a year on my 2 rides. Going to take a very long time for that cool oil extractor to pay for itself. lol Cool stuff! As for Gabe....guess you wore the wrong cape that day! Heal up soon!!

  • @tiderfish
    @tiderfish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started vacuuming my oil out a few years ago. My first time i pulled the plug to see if any was left. not a drop. It is so much easier, and even kinda fun doing it this way.

  • @carperdiem8754
    @carperdiem8754 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome this solves the problem of changing oil on a surface that isn’t level and doing auto transmission panels drops without making a mess. Ordering one now

  • @Purdue03b
    @Purdue03b 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gabe thought he was transferred to the 101st Airborne and was getting in some practice jumps before the final test...

    • @Gabe-ABNCW3
      @Gabe-ABNCW3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      101st?! Ewww… yuck!!
      82d Airborne!!
      🍻😉👍🏼

  • @balesjo
    @balesjo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Having myself shattered an ankle and breaking a leg in a fall, I feel much sympathy for Gabe and hope he makes a speedy recovery!

    • @Gabe-ABNCW3
      @Gabe-ABNCW3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🍻😉👍🏼

  • @bobstroud9118
    @bobstroud9118 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a DIY’er just because I can. Long time good buddy owns H A Specialist, and only works on Honda and Acura. I worked on cars since I started driving when I was 16, so I’ve always changed my own oil on every thing I’ve owned. I’m 72 now, and good buddy Gregg let’s me use one of his lifts when I want to.
    Regarding oil all over everything when removing the filter; I Mc Giver’ed a drain trough from the filter to the drain pan that took care of every drop. Zero clean-up!
    Thanks for the proof of the pudding! N.E.OH Bob

  • @tomwspoon
    @tomwspoon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Poor Gabe! I always thought you should have a TH-cam channel with your good way of explaining things clearly with your radio voice. It's always fun when you appear in JR's vids. Feel better, heal quickly!

    • @Gabe-ABNCW3
      @Gabe-ABNCW3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🍻😉👍🏼

  • @ralphlongo1975
    @ralphlongo1975 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a hand pump oil extractor, it made my e36 oil changes super fast. I had a hard time getting all the oil on my 2019 Elantra though, I'll have to revisit that to see if I was doing something wrong.

  • @robertlee9395
    @robertlee9395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I want to see the Oil Analysis Breakdown.
    What's wearing out fastest, the ring's, the main bearing's, the cam bearing's? Can they narrow it down that close? What will they find?
    The Oil Vacuum system is a really cool tool for the shop. It looks a lot cleaner than pulling the plug!

  • @rumplestilskin5776
    @rumplestilskin5776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best wishes to Gabe for speedy recovery.

  • @richardfrey3716
    @richardfrey3716 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Power Boat owner's have used this method for ever, only we didn't have the high powered suction tank....Most of the time we hand cranked a suction pump and collected most of the dirty oil but not all....It was the only way to change oil on an Inboard motor Boat and was better then NOT changing the oil...... Good Video .....

  • @cullenmiller8170
    @cullenmiller8170 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John must have the shakes today since he is using a funnel. 😂😂
    Gabe stop doing your own stunts. Hope the leg heels well and glad you didn't mess up your shoulder while you were at it.

  • @michaelporter3555
    @michaelporter3555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's common and often necessary to extract the oil through the dip stick tube on inboard marine engines. You can use an extractor or a pump. I've done it many many times and never had any issues with it on my own boats.

  • @intrepid5684
    @intrepid5684 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That vacuum system is slick. I use a smaller manual vacuum system for small engines such as mowers. It's a great way to do it.

  • @stevenosmond2168
    @stevenosmond2168 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Get well Gabe. Your always good for a ratings boost to J.R.'s channel. Just don't hurt yourself in the process.

    • @Gabe-ABNCW3
      @Gabe-ABNCW3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🍻😉👍🏼

  • @chrish1850
    @chrish1850 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I've always been a pull the plug and drain guy.. I do have a vaccum system. May start using it from now on after this, especially if the oil plug is higher than the lowest spot on the pan! Thanks for the video!

    • @damian-795
      @damian-795 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thats exactlly why I started using it on my car, it gets more old oil out.

  • @daveblack5109
    @daveblack5109 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oil vac and condition reporting is how logistics have been operating for a long time. If you have access to a vac - great. Using the right tube relative to the dipstick aperture and the shape of the sump is fairly important. As you found with the Civic, you can get more used fluid out with the vac. Also handy for all sorts of other 'nasties' around the shop...

  • @JPMergens
    @JPMergens 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heal well and quick, Gabe!

  • @MiataChannel
    @MiataChannel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Mazdaspeed Miata and every stock NA or NB Miata has a similar issue with the oil filter location. When you remove it, the oil drains out right on top of the front suspension. The MSM has an additional issue in that you have to remove the passenger side front wheel to get to the oil filter.

  • @jimmccormick6091
    @jimmccormick6091 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gabe can attest- it's not the jumping off the roof part that caused the issue, it was the LANDING.

  • @vspencer9764
    @vspencer9764 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve not undone a sump plug in years now and use a trusty £30 Pela pump for my oil changes and it’s great as long as you get the oil warm beforehand and actually smart cars don’t have a sump plug anymore.
    Get well soon Gabe and hope your on the mend mate.

  • @mccdad8
    @mccdad8 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought one of those when I had a BMW many years ago and couldn't get under it. Worked great for years and never had a problem with the motor.

  • @robertluckowski2618
    @robertluckowski2618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good luck Gabe, hope you get back on your feet soon. Godspeed last son of Krypton!

    • @Gabe-ABNCW3
      @Gabe-ABNCW3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🍻😉👍🏼

  • @WhiskyCardinalWes
    @WhiskyCardinalWes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    There is always one who doesn't listen to the safety briefing. Gabe, you know you should have been paying attention instead of mining green gold. Get well soon!

    • @Gabe-ABNCW3
      @Gabe-ABNCW3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🍻😉👍🏼

  • @armorall21
    @armorall21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been changing the oil on my 2009 Mercedes E350 like this since I bought it in 2011. Has 215K miles and never had any issues when it comes to oil. I now use my extractor on all my cars.

  • @abesebag1085
    @abesebag1085 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    honestly never heard a vacume oil change but I'm here for it

  • @31dknight
    @31dknight 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video from JR.

  • @sail420
    @sail420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Samcrac has shown this and I always questioned it.

  • @DuggleBogey
    @DuggleBogey 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have one of those pump up the vacuum ones that I got for the Mini Cooper because the drain plug had to be replaced if you removed it. The filter was pointed down on that car too. It was nice not having to crawl under the car to change the oil.

  • @Chicago_Cars
    @Chicago_Cars 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You know I didn’t think vacuuming oil would be worth it, but this video seems to say it is. Pretty cool and seems a lot cleaner… how much was left in the filter? That’s usually the big messy area when I do them…

  • @300DBenz
    @300DBenz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I tried building one of those vacuum drainers in high school. I modified a harbor freight air compressor into a vacuum pump and built a oil container out of a 5 gallon bucket, a ball valve, a bunch of hose adapters, and surprisingly, it worked when I tested it (it emptied out the water in the utility room sink pretty quickly.
    But the first time I used it on oil, it sucked the 5 gallon bucket inside out.
    It worked fine on water and coolant, but cold 15w40 diesel oil was way too much for it.

  • @mozartcat89
    @mozartcat89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I work at a take 5 oil change and we have a vacuum style oil drain. At take 5 we call it an EVAC (evacuation) basically we use compressed air to power a little rolling pump that sucks all the oil out of the dipstick tube. But you see we almost only do it on vehicles that have damaged or difficult to reach drain plugs.

  • @jn3697
    @jn3697 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did not expect it to work that well. Seems much easier than lifting the car and crawling under it; I guess you have to anyway with the position of the oil filter.

  • @danielrushton982
    @danielrushton982 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like how quiet that unit is. Worked with one at a MB dealer that was loud af!

  • @ryingling89
    @ryingling89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It’s a harsh lesson we men all must learn on that day when we realize we are no longer invulnerable. Best wishes to Gabe for a speedy recovery.
    That being said, the vacuum oil change is definitely the way to go! Cool system, JR! Looking forward to hearing the results.

    • @Gabe-ABNCW3
      @Gabe-ABNCW3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🍻😉👍🏼

  • @chrisbasilebuilds
    @chrisbasilebuilds 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Food for thought about the suction oil change.
    I usually only do it on boats. That’s pretty much standard procedure for any boat fluid service. You can’t usually get to the drain plug on a boat motor and if you could you’d be dumping it in the hull. Clean and Easy. For me I also like doing it on German cars because the filters are usually on the top too. Don’t even have to get under the car.
    So I guess I can say I’m for it. 🤷‍♂️ good video. Thanks always

  • @cg8888
    @cg8888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely agree that using an oil extractor is the way to go. You mentioned the German brands with the filters on top, and my VW diesel is the same way with the oil filter cartridge right next to the dipstick. With an extractor an oil change takes 5-10 mins max, and I don't have to lift up or get under the car. On the note of Mercedes, the early Smart cars with 800cc CDI engine (W450 chassis) didn't even have a drain plug on the pan. You had to use an extractor to do an oil change. Rather ironically, since you mentioned samples, I find pulling a sample is easier from the drain plug as you can just put your bottle in the stream and quickly fill it up.

  • @robertm5969
    @robertm5969 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any plans on using a burner for used oil to heat up the shop? Looks like the vacuum method also gets more oil out of the pan.

  • @hankhall5053
    @hankhall5053 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you know of an inexpensive oil back in the system for home use I would be interested in that. Any thoughts about updating your GEN one Camaro?

  • @P.Galore
    @P.Galore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    looks like a great system....greetings to SuperGabe, "bless his heart".

    • @Gabe-ABNCW3
      @Gabe-ABNCW3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha! Cheers!
      🍻😉👍🏼

  • @micksed4875
    @micksed4875 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    That vacuum has to be a game changer for trans fluid removal, before a filter change, and with some clever adapting, probably good for trans flush.

    • @andrewkelly3702
      @andrewkelly3702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am pretty sure they use a similar type machine for trans flush

    • @daviddavis1322
      @daviddavis1322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great point. My 4th generation explorer doesn't have a dipstick or drain for the trans, and it absolutely needs fluid changes every 60k miles.

    • @larrybe2900
      @larrybe2900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@daviddavis1322
      Every trans should have a fluid change every 60k miles. Short of brake fluid it might be the most neglected fluid on a vehicle.

    • @trvman1
      @trvman1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There is up for auction a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan with 306,000 miles on it. Government vehicle and maintenance shop says it has no know mechanical problems. They just sold one last week with 403,000 miles on it. Goes to show, maintain your vehicle and it can last a lot of miles :)

    • @mexicanspec
      @mexicanspec 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@trvman1 They didn't tell you how many engines or transmissions it has had in the interim.

  • @andrewbauer4597
    @andrewbauer4597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A friend who is a Mercedes mechanic taught me this years ago and I’ve been doing it ever since. Like you I pulled the drain plug the first time I did it with the same results. So if it’s good enough for Mercedes it’s good enough for me. I like your open mindedness going into this test.

    • @craigpeel5983
      @craigpeel5983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ya I bought a Mercedes a while ago and saw the filter on top and was like ya I wish there was a way to not have to go under the car and saw a video pulling the oil thought the dip stick tube and I have not looked back.

  • @frankwolf389
    @frankwolf389 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First off, Gabe get better real fast!! Second, I worked at a bus company and they sent every bus's oil off to be analyzed. It told them a lot about the engine. When you have over a 1000 buses, you do everything to maintain them. Vacuuming sounds great. Gets everything in the bottom of the pan including maybe metal chips.

  • @foxyloon
    @foxyloon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That vacuum system would have been super handy to have when doing the DSG Oil change in my Mk 6 Jetta.
    Or for any car that has a belly pan with 20 bolts/screws in it.

    • @Tracert-mc1hu
      @Tracert-mc1hu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Does it not have a filter or magnet to clean? I've only ever messed with torque converter automatics, so I'm genuinely curious.

    • @300DBenz
      @300DBenz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Tracert-mc1hu DSGs have a cartridge filter (located underneath the battery tray).

    • @Tracert-mc1hu
      @Tracert-mc1hu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@300DBenz Interesting, all the automatics I've worked on have had a filter inside the pan that needs changed as well. A cartridge style makes much more sense to use with a vacuum system.

    • @josephhodges718
      @josephhodges718 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It drives me insane how much time it takes to take it off when I'm working on jack stands. I have a 2017 Elantra Sport and there's a cutout for oil & filter as well as the rear motor mount, however, everything else you have to take it off for and it's just cumbersome. 12 or so plastic push pins and 6-8 bolts.

  • @keoni37
    @keoni37 ปีที่แล้ว

    Same way I do our Mercedes GLK 250 Bluetec. Shop wants $400 for oil and filter change and $400 to change fuel filter. Fuel filter cost me $121 and 30 min to remove and replace with new! Oil change kit cost me $85. Extractor cost me $77 and worked great, a one time expense. Thanks for the video.

  • @whyme5024
    @whyme5024 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. The dip stick could be a dip tube/pipe which can serve as a suction outet and car manufacturers can design filters on top. Saves so much time & money for owners. Even many might actually DO the oil change instead of skipping altogether.

  • @pennsylvaniacitizen138
    @pennsylvaniacitizen138 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have two Subaru Foresters, a 2017 and a 2018. My oil extractor that I bought a few months ago works perfectly on my 2018 but can only extract 3 of the 5 quarts in the 2017. Something blocks the hose from reaching the bottom of the oil pan on the 2017. They are the exact same engines - go figure. Didn't know about cheap oil change places doing it this way either. Good video as usual.

  • @JB-sb1qg
    @JB-sb1qg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just got an extractor myself to do my Audi Q7. I went with the manual pump, though, since I don't have compressed air.. It took a little while but still better than jacking up car and removing the ridiculous number of fasteners Audi uses on the pan (20 on my S5). I was worried about remaining oil but the extractor has volume marking and it was right on what it held. Added back the 7.2 quarts and brought it up to level so there wasn't much left behind.

  • @andrewjmit
    @andrewjmit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've been vacuuming my Grand Cherokee with the 3.0 MB diesel for many years. If you use the drain plug on this jeep it splashes against the transmission then can be a disaster.