What works, what doesn't and is DIY a good idea?
What works, what doesn't and is DIY a good idea?
The only DIY project that is not a good idea is a homemade nuclear power plant.
Go for it.
My engineer father-in-law rigged up an oil evacuator using aquarium tubing, a gallon jug, and a shop vac. Damned if it didn't work just fine for changing the oil in the mower.
He basically made a larger version of this from junk sitting around the shed.
I've had a Griots Garage one for 17 years. Haven't used it in a bit because I've had a lift and just do it the old fashioned way. Plus the last time I tried to use it, it didn't seem to work. It wouldn't suck. I called Griots today on a lark to see if I could buy a rebuild kit for it.
Turns out it has a lifetime warranty and they're sending me a call tag for it and will replace it. I do need to pay the difference in cost between what I paid 17 years ago and what one costs now, but otherwise it's free...
https://www.amazon.com/EXtoil-6-Liter-Extractor-Vacuum-Gauge/dp/B01MZ1W699
I have two generic versions of this. They work great with cars with no drain plug. They are a pain to get the oil out, though. And storing that oily tube.
Trouble is, they don't evacuate the filter.
I keep looking at the shop air powered pneumatic one that Harbor Freight offers. It's $120 w/ the 25% off coupon and avoids all the pumping nonsense.
Griot's used to sell an air powered one but apparently they don't anymore. Otherwise I would've gotten it.
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