Oil extraction using mityvac, etc?

Kankles · 07-29-2017, 11:42 AM

So, my second mid-cycle oil change is coming up. I did the first the traditional way (drain plug). I recently bought a mityvac oil extractor to do my wife's car, the e46 and motorcycle....so thought I'd give it a shot on the F80.

Just curious if anyone here has used a bleeder/extractor for their DIY oil changes.

If so, where are you extracting from? Filter hole?

Appreciate any feedback!

MrSmileyDC · 07-29-2017, 02:36 PM

I think you need a dipstick to use those.

Kankles · 07-29-2017, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerGuyDC

I think you need a dipstick to use those.

Probably right as you need to get to the bottom of the sump. Just curious if anyone in here knew of a way. All in all the F80 is an easy oil change as-is via the plug.

F32Fleet · 08-03-2017, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kankles

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerGuyDC

I think you need a dipstick to use those.

Probably right as you need to get to the bottom of the sump. Just curious if anyone in here knew of a way. All in all the F80 is an easy oil change as-is via the plug.

For the hell of it I've always wondered if you can reach the bottom of the sump by snaking the tube via the oil filter housing.

milk242 · 08-04-2017, 03:21 AM

I would be careful. I've heard stories where the hose gets stuck and broke off. If that happens you'll basically have to remove the oil pan.

Schow · 08-08-2017, 01:27 PM

I rather put the car on a lift and drain the oil from the bottom.

Kankles · 08-08-2017, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Schow

I rather put the car on a lift and drain the oil from the bottom.

Great idea!

Fast4d · 08-12-2017, 05:33 PM

BMWs are easy to drain, unlike some MB cars that have hoses, etc in the way of the drain.

just use gravity...

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