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Many European cars, jet skis and boats are designed to have their oil changed with a fluid evacuator, also called an extractor. When using a fluid evacuator, engine oil is drawn through the dipstick tube into the fluid extractor's container. Keep in mind that the larger the dipstick tube is, the faster the oil can be removed from the engine. That's why European cars which typically have large dipstick tubes, are usually the best candidates for this type of oil change. Boats and jet skis with 4 cycle engines have oil pans close to the bottom of the hull, which typically is too close for a drain pan to be placed under the engine for catching used oil. With this in mind you can imagine that doing an oil change in a boat can be a messy proposition. Some jet skis don't even have a drain plug, so the only way to change the oil in them is with a fluid extractor.

Fluid evacuators work by having vacuum created in the reservoir. Vacuum is either created with an air compressor or with a hand pump that is built into the extractor. Once vacuum is created in the reservoir, the extraction tube (like a big straw) from the unit is placed down the engine's dipstick tube. A valve on the evacuator is then opened and the oil is drawn or sucked into the reservoir. The extracted oil can then be measured and poured into a container for recycling. There is no need to access the bottom of the engine to remove a drain plug, which on European cars may require the removal of a splash shield for access. Most European cars like Mercedes and BMW have a canister type oil filter located on the top of the engine for easy access.

Changing your own oil can obviously save money, you didn't need me to tell you that. Even auto technicians that have full access to vehicle lifts are finding that oil changes can be done much faster with a fluid evacuator. Also auto technicians use extractors for more than just oil changes, they work great for removing coolant and bleeding brakes as well. Many car and boat owners are discovering that these units pay for themselves quickly and are easy to use. Women that may not normally do their own maintenance, find this method of changing oil is appealing because they don't have to work underneath the car.

Possibilities are seemingly endless when it comes to the many uses of a fluid evacuator; we even have one customer that maintains fish aquariums in a Las Vegas hotel with a MIT7201 Elgae. He has a different one to change the oil in his car!      

About the Author.  Hi I'm Dennis Bandy, thanks for reading. I've been an ASE Master Auto Technician for over 20 years and have also sold professional auto tools since 2005. I am in a unique position to help readers with automotive repair related topics since I've had personal hands on experience with many auto repairs and automotive specialty tools. This is not a hobby for me, this is my business. Your feedback is really appreciated, if you thought this article was helpful or informative, please rate it below (thank you in advance).

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How To Care Your Car?

Most of who own a car faces a lot of issues related to car maintenance. There are certain key points that have to be kept in mind while using your car. These tips or information as you can call it as is the basic and the simple ones but cannot be ignored and left unattended. The most common problem one face is during the fuel filling, either you will be too busy go to the petrol station or the station will be crowded and the only option you see is to send someone else to buy petrol in a can, but how are you going to pour with as the neck of the bottle is tilted and the petrol spills all over. The solution is easy either have funnel in your car trunk or make one yourself using empty PET bottle – mineral water, cold drink,  slice off the bottom and you can use as funnel.

Key issue

Busy lifestyles and schedules can sometimes makes us absentminded and we accidentally leave the car keys inside the car and the best solution is to have aspare key always with you that will help you come out of this mess.

Filler caps

Fuel filler caps often tend to lose and are difficult to replace. There are some cars with an attachment for the lid, but if it not then you can always have a plastic strap or thin chain connected to the cap and attach the other end to the lid.

Paste it
Due to rough or uneven or worn wipers, the windscreens have dull marks and even scratches. We use various solutions available in the market to remove these stains but it does not clear completely. There is home remedy that can be used: take a clean soft cloth and apply some toothpaste and spread mildly with light circular motions and then rinse it off. This will give you a clean windshield.

Oil it

While driving if you come across any squeaky sound, you do not have to rush to the mechanic immediately. You can repair it yourself. For small quantity of oil, the engine oil dipstick is a great source. But make sure that the dipstick is clean before it is placed back.

Take It Off

Indian roads are always engaged with constant repairs and patchworks and there are chances of coal tar getting stuck to the tires and later throwing them to vehicles lower panels. It can damage the paint and the easy way to remove it to use a solution called WD-40.

Quick Fix
Some  times the air-conditioner or the fan  start to irritating sounds and if the sound is too annoying then switch of the engine, open the hood and pour some soft drink over the belt, making the belt sticky, stopping from slipping for a while.  And later the belt can be replaced.

Better grip
Flat tires come with out any notice at the wrong time and wrong place. And if it on a soft or rough surface, then there you have a problem as the jack will slip on the soft or uneven surfaces. Use of a wooden plank can be of great help, providing it a solid and smoother surface for better grip.

Tubeless tires
Most of the car makers come with the tubeless tires  in India but the repair facilities very limited and almost unheard of on most highways. Take the tire off the wheel by a mechanic or the and remove the nail or the object from the tire and cut off the fixed rubber nozzle or tire slip in the tube and inflate it like its done on regular tube tires.

A good driving style can help you save the fuel as well as increase the mileage. This will not only increase the life of your car but will also give you a good resale value.

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88 cougar leaking oil in dipstick tube?

i have oil coming out of my dipstick tube, and there is yellow gunk on the inside of my oil filler tube. what could be blowing oil out of the tube? bad pvc valve, clogged air filter?

It could be two things blocked crankase pressure relif valve or rings are bad letting excess pressure build in crankase.

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