Product Description

New Compact Pela Oil Extractor - The newly designed, 6-liter Pela provides the power of larger size pumps in an efficient, compact, more affordable model. Just 10 to 20 strokes creates a powerful vacuum, while the sturdy see-through container neatly captures the oil. Pump is removable for easy storage.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #22067 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Pela Products
• Dimensions: 11.00" h x 11.00" w x 12.00" l, 3.65 pounds

Customer Reviews

Works great for cars
There's not a lot of information out there on using this extractor for cars, because I think most people buy it for boats instead. So I'm going to talk about how well it works on changing the oil in your car.

In summary, it works great. It's really nice being able to change your oil on your own time and at your own home without getting dirty. I'm never going to Jiffy Lube again. It even works great on my lawnmower.

Using the extractor is very easy. Just remove your dipstick, insert the extractor's tube into the dipstick hole until the end reaches the bottom of the oil pan (it might take some practice to get a feel for this part). Once everything is in place, pump 10-20 times. This will cause a the extractor to suck out the oil like a straw. It takes about 15 minutes for 3 quarts. That's also why I recommend the 6-liter model instead of the 2.5-liter one, so that you can suck out all the oil in one shot.

Some people wonder whether all of the oil is removed this way. Unfortunately, I can't really speak to that, because that would require me to open the drain plug and investigate. However, the consensus from stuff I've read on the Internet is that the extractor does remove as much oil as the traditional method.

Because changing my oil is so easy with the extractor, I always change my oil on time. Previously, I drove for thousands of miles past my "due date" because stopping for an oil change was too inconvenient. The extractor should be used after the engine has been running. The oil is less viscous and the contaminants are stirred up, making the extractor more effective.

Also, please remember that your old oil must be properly recycled. Most mechanic shops will accept your old oil (I put it in a plastic orange juice container), just call ahead to make sure.

Useful product but zero support
I used this product with no problems for a couple oil changes
and it was convenient and clean. But then the flexible tube
got a little worn and the flexible plastic sheathing that
covers the spring steel tube developed several cracks.
With the cracks the tube cannot hold a vacuum rendering
the product totally worthless. None of the resellers have
a clue about replacement tubes, and Pela themselves are
totally unreachable. Three times in the last year I've gotten
zero response to email inquiries and the last email simply bounced.
I'd like to recommend this product but can't.

If you're going to buy a Pela extractor then get the one with
the hard plastic tubing rather than the more flexible plastic
covered spring steel tubing. The latter will eventually crack
and then it's done.

A handy oil changer that's well made
I use this on a VW Jetta and it works well. The dipstick tube is like the flexible sheathing that covers bike brake cables, so it's flexible, but stays on the bottom of the oil pan. You just pump it up and about ten minutes later the oil is drained. Plus, on VWs diesel you can use it to suck out the oil filter casing. I wish it was easier to get all the oil out of the tube, or reservoir after use. Drips can cause stains.