Fluid extractors

[pejohnson]

What are you guys using?  I was hoping one that extracts and pushes fluid in. I'm in the market for one to do the PTU, RDU, transmission,etc. I see Amazon has the Mityvac 7400 as a high rated pump. Although a lot of folks complain that synthetic fluids mess up the seals.




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[AJP turbo]

Synthetic fluids do not mess up seals or cause leaks...even in old cars
Im sick of hearing old timers say that...if there is a mechanical problem there is a problem

[pejohnson]

I'm talking about the seals in the extractor.


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[AJP turbo]

Same reply...i knew thats what u meant

[pejohnson]

I would agree. I wouldn't think it would matter what fluid you used. Maybe something besides oil might damage the seals. But not oil!!!! 


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[pmezo33]

I've got a mityvac 7400 and it's got plenty of sucking power for that ptu.  I used it for the RDU as well.  Works great - no complaints.

For the transmission, you're going to want to just pull the drain plug.  You'll get a lot more fluid out that way than sucking it through the dipstick.

[AJP turbo]

Most neighborhoods have a place on the corner where u can get good fliud extractors with good suction but most of them have bad seals and leak smelly oil

[Kolk1]

I bought the MV 7400. Seemed very over kill for the ptu, but at the same time I wanted one I could keep and use for a lot of reasons. Worked great.

[pejohnson]

The Air power America 5060 Topsider looks like a good option. Anyone use this one?  Not sure if could us this to do your brakes.


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[ZSHO]

I have used it a couple of times and really provides good overall suction,you have to pump it for about 20-30 times then release the clip. Z     http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001445IZ8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01    http://www.amazon.com/Watts-LFP-564-2-Inch-4-Inch-Low-Lead/dp/B003B6LCR0/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1443279737&sr=8-6&keywords=ball+shutoff+valve&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011%2Cp_72%3A2661618011    You can add a ball shutoff valve instead of using the release clip which found to be the only negative issue,overall great quality metal construction canister and proudly made in the USA.  Z

[polskifacet]

I converted a 10 Lbs fire extinguisher into a fluid extractor. Use an A/C vacuum pump to make vacuum in it. Super strong suction, great for thick gear oil. The top/handle screws off and its easy to pour everything out.

[glock-coma]

Any pics? I have access to LOTS of fire extinguishers   This would be a pretty cool project.

[nickstewartroc]

I've used a vacuum brake bleeder from Harbor Freight as a fluid extractor, only cost 30 bucks!

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[nickstewartroc]

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