R55 :: Clubman Talk (2008+) Discussions revolving around the extended wheelbase Clubman (R55) model.

R55 oil extractor advice

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 7, 2012 | 10:45 AM
  #1  
Chilao's Avatar
Chilao
Thread Starter
|
1st Gear
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: South Pasadena, CA
oil extractor advice

Anyone have a comment on the following oil extractors?

Hydro-Turf OIL01
~good reviews on Amazon; clear holding tank
Liquivac Topside
~seems to an old standard; solid steel tank, can't see amount pulled
Liquivac 2000
~newer?; clear tank
Mityvac 7400
~clear tank; disaster stories about leaking seals due to synthetic oil.

Thanks!
 
Reply
Old May 7, 2012 | 11:43 AM
  #2  
mini rocket's Avatar
mini rocket
Neutral
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 21
Likes: 1
I have the Topsider, only used 1 time so far. I'm happy with the purchase, works as advertised.
 
Reply
Old May 8, 2012 | 08:27 AM
  #3  
quality_sound's Avatar
quality_sound
5th Gear
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 987
Likes: 0
From: Cannon AFB, Clovis, New Mexico
I use a Pela 6000 that works great. http://www.pelaproducts.com/
 
Reply
Old May 19, 2012 | 08:24 AM
  #4  
gepperso's Avatar
gepperso
3rd Gear
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 255
Likes: 0
From: Winder, Georgia
Top sider

Originally Posted by mini rocket
I have the Topsider, only used 1 time so far. I'm happy with the purchase, works as advertised.
I agree, the Top Sider works great!
I have changed my oil and it does a very good job, no you can't see the amount you have extracted, but you listen for the gurgleing sound and wiggle the hose around and it works fine.
I also purchased the Craven oil dip stick for easy oil level readings.
 
Reply
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 09:12 PM
  #5  
Vinman63's Avatar
Vinman63
2nd Gear
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 70
Likes: 2
From: Riverside SoCal
I found a Trac topsider for $39.99 shipping included... but since the dealer will be doing my next oil change, this will have to wait in my garage for awhile before I can try it out.

 
Reply
Old Jul 30, 2012 | 04:39 AM
  #6  
mattkosem's Avatar
mattkosem
5th Gear
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 848
Likes: 27
Originally Posted by quality_sound
I use a Pela 6000 that works great. http://www.pelaproducts.com/
+1. I've had a Pela since '03, and it works great!
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sevin
1st Gear
126
May 2, 2026 06:11 AM
Melvinyip
Stock Problems/Issues
4
Apr 17, 2020 09:28 AM
Colt45Magnus
1st Gear
23
Jul 14, 2019 06:18 PM
kevinlhr310
General MINI Talk
10
Aug 27, 2015 06:45 PM
minipopkart
R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006)
2
Aug 13, 2015 05:22 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:56 AM.