Oil extractor that reaches the oil

Roostie · 10-18-2018, 11:03 PM

HELP! I've got the LS 1LE, and the high performance manual says to overfill by one quart before a track event, and then extract the extra quart afterwards. I bought an extractor but its smallest tube couldn't reach the oil. Do any of you have an extractor that will reach the oil?

Alpha1BC · 10-19-2018, 01:06 PM

Is draining from the bottom with drain valve like Glen's setup viable for you?

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=435646

Roostie · 10-19-2018, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpha1BC

Is draining from the bottom with drain valve like Glen's setup viable for you?

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=435646

I'll consider it, but it's a lot less convenient since I'm going to keep my underbody panels in place, and it would be harder to meter out one quart by that method.

Norm Peterson · 10-20-2018, 07:11 AM

Could you DIY an access door?

Push come to shove, drain out more than a quart into a clean container and put back enough to top off at street sump depth. You'd probably want to do this anyway if you use more than a fluid ounce or so per session.

Norm

Buzzberd6 · 10-20-2018, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roostie

HELP! I've got the LS 1LE, and the high performance manual says to overfill by one quart before a track event, and then extract the extra quart afterwards. I bought an extractor but its smallest tube couldn't reach the oil. Do any of you have an extractor that will reach the oil?

I also bought an oil extractor for the same purpose after I bought my car and discovered this problem. So far I've been lifting the car and draining ~ about a quart+ every time. It's a bit of a PITA but even if I were to find a small enough tube to get down into the pan via the dipstick tube, I believe it would be a ridiculously slow process of drawing 1 qt of oil out.

I need to buy one of those drain valves. Somehow I missed that thread.

Deakins · 10-20-2018, 06:03 PM

I have a drill powered transfer pump that we use to extract fluids from transmissions and such that will work for you. They aren't cheap but very handy to have...I bought the MATCO version but later found an "off brand" or private label for less. That, and a cordless drill is all you need.

bpang1234 · 10-20-2018, 11:52 PM

The one you can buy at Harbor Freight will reach in...if it doesn't just buy more hose and a coupler from any auto parts store...easy.

wilbur_xmas · 10-04-2020, 10:31 PM

Apologies on bumping this old thread but I recently went through this same issue on my 2018 V6 1LE. An oil extraction pump is handy to remove the extra 1 qt of oil necessary for track days. I was able to use the EWK 3.5mm ID (inner diameter) and 4.5mm OD (outer diameter) slim hose on Amazon to get down to the oil in the engine. I can't comment on if it will remove all the oil from the engine, but I only need it to remove the overfilled 1 qt. I also have a Holt extraction pump from Harbor Freight where the small hose does not work since it has a 6mm OD which is too large, but this adapter will work with the Holt pump.

Here is the item: https://www.amazon.com/EWK-Super-Cha...ef_=ast_sto_dp

Kairles · 10-05-2020, 12:01 PM

I was worried at first and I just timed my oil changes to do them after a track day. Then I figured out my car consumed about half a quart for a track weekend.

10-18-2018, 11:03 PM	#1
Roostie all it takes is cash Drives: 2018 LS V6 1LE; E350 wagon; Model3 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 372	Oil extractor that reaches the oil HELP! I've got the LS 1LE, and the high performance manual says to overfill by one quart before a track event, and then extract the extra quart afterwards. I bought an extractor but its smallest tube couldn't reach the oil. Do any of you have an extractor that will reach the oil?

10-19-2018, 01:06 PM	#2
Alpha1BC Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 1,001	Is draining from the bottom with drain valve like Glen's setup viable for you? https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=435646 __________________ 2017 SS 1LE.

10-20-2018, 07:11 AM	#4
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	Could you DIY an access door? Push come to shove, drain out more than a quart into a clean container and put back enough to top off at street sump depth. You'd probably want to do this anyway if you use more than a fluid ounce or so per session. Norm __________________ '08 GT coupe 5M (the occasional track toy) '19 WRX 6M (the family sedan . . . seriously)

10-20-2018, 11:52 PM	#7
bpang1234 You can only YOLO once. Drives: '16 2SS & '15 Subaru Forester Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 1,677	The one you can buy at Harbor Freight will reach in...if it doesn't just buy more hose and a coupler from any auto parts store...easy. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2ss -Summit White / Ceramic White -8A, NPP, MRC, Ceramic White package plus knee pads, black bowties. -1st Car to have the "full" SEMA High Performance Graphics kit from 6LEDesigns. -1st Car to have the 6LEDesigns Blade Spoiler. -Borla S-Type w/ custom H-Pipe -Procharger P-1X Stage 2

10-20-2018, 06:03 PM	#6
Deakins Drives: 2017 2ss, m6 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 231	I have a drill powered transfer pump that we use to extract fluids from transmissions and such that will work for you. They aren't cheap but very handy to have...I bought the MATCO version but later found an "off brand" or private label for less. That, and a cordless drill is all you need.

10-04-2020, 10:31 PM	#8
wilbur_xmas Drives: 2020 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 100	Apologies on bumping this old thread but I recently went through this same issue on my 2018 V6 1LE. An oil extraction pump is handy to remove the extra 1 qt of oil necessary for track days. I was able to use the EWK 3.5mm ID (inner diameter) and 4.5mm OD (outer diameter) slim hose on Amazon to get down to the oil in the engine. I can't comment on if it will remove all the oil from the engine, but I only need it to remove the overfilled 1 qt. I also have a Holt extraction pump from Harbor Freight where the small hose does not work since it has a 6mm OD which is too large, but this adapter will work with the Holt pump. Here is the item: https://www.amazon.com/EWK-Super-Cha...ef_=ast_sto_dp

10-05-2020, 12:01 PM	#9
Kairles Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 208	I was worried at first and I just timed my oil changes to do them after a track day. Then I figured out my car consumed about half a quart for a track weekend.

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