Is getting under the car for an oil change hard?

[shadrach74]

Originally Posted by AndyA6

Oil extractor does not work.

Really? How did you come to this conclusion? Folks can debate the merits of vacuuming oil vs a traditional drain, but I assure it works, even on a 986 (though I'd not recommend it as there is the potential for getting the hose stuck).

[reiver]

Originally Posted by shadrach74

Really? How did you come to this conclusion? Folks can debate the merits of vacuuming oil vs a traditional drain, but I assure it works, even on a 986 (though I'd not recommend it as there is the potential for getting the hose stuck).

I will say it has worked great on my other cars. I do it hot and suck it out. Can change the oil & filter in a suit in the current BMW as the filter is on top of the engine. I have 3 different sized lines for my extractor, but will go the manual method before I even try it and inspect afterwords. Also, don't use a crappy extractor..it won't work on cars it is meant for, either. On the BMW, it leaves it bone dry. I pulled the plug and not a drop. I think the key is that the oil HAS to be hot. I wouldn't expect the same results from cooler oil. That being said, I'm not going to risk it for now....