emptying vs aspirating. - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

breadman · 07-10-2009, 02:06 PM

I've seen ads for a "Mityvac oil vacuum" to remove engine oil by aspiration instead of emptying it by the usual method. Good idea? Bad idea?

Joel

forestacademy · 07-10-2009, 02:21 PM

Rather than let it drain,

Or are you talking about the older 450 four two?

breadman · 07-10-2009, 02:36 PM

I was wondering if this would work better than trying to find something to elevate the vehicle, crawl underneath, wrench the overtorqued drain bolt off, and let the oil splatter in the pan. I understand I would still have to deal with the oil filter replacement. This is on an 09 Cabrio.

Okie Boy · 07-10-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by breadman

I was wondering if this would work better than trying to find something to elevate the vehicle, crawl underneath, wrench the overtorqued drain bolt off, and let the oil splatter in the pan. I understand I would still have to deal with the oil filter replacement. This is on an 09 Cabrio.

You don't have to raise the vehicle to change the oil, getting the drain plug is not difficult with the proper wrench, I don't splatter any oil when I changemine and I just remove the filter first into the drain pan. I lay on the driveway and change the oil and filter and I am a big guy.

jefferios · 07-10-2009, 02:47 PM

Gravity is your friend! 9.81 m s-1 acceleration rate can come in handy!

headless · 07-10-2009, 02:56 PM

I think you might have the wrong end of the stick here, the old 450 and the roadster have to have the oil sucked out as they have no drain plug, the new 451 does have a drain plug, so no need for fancy gizmos.

forestacademy · 07-10-2009, 03:16 PM

Watch this video and you will not give it a second thought

YouTube - Smart Car Oil Change

forestacademy · 07-11-2009, 01:15 PM

Also - see from Smart USA Website.
smart USA Owners Portal - Oil & Filter

Quote:

APPROVED ENGINE OIL- MUST MEET SPECIFICATION MB 229.5
Mobil 1 Formula M 5W-40
Mobil 1 0W-40
Labco MB 229.5 5W-30
Total Quartz 229.5 5W-30
Elf Excellium 0W-30
Shell Helix Ultra AB 5W-30

Funny, I don't see amsoil on the list

JohnnyM · 07-11-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by forestacademy

Also - see from Smart USA Website.
smart USA Owners Portal - Oil & Filter

Funny, I don't see amsoil on the list

Don't be an Amshole like homeless was

SmartChip · 07-13-2009, 02:02 PM

Great Video!!!! A small tip--If you remove the dipstick and the oil fill cap, the oil will drain faster. Warm oil also drains faster. But, Slower draining oil does'nt splatter and cold oil doesn't burn your fingers, maybe I'll try it your way. Thanks!! Cheerz, Smart Chip