Whats everyone's favorite fluid extractor and what do you use it for? At the moment I have three that are used for different things.
1. Lumax LX-1185 suction gun. I've used this a bit for power steering, brake, and differential fluids. Not very reliable, but high volume. Likes to lose suction.
2. 100ml syringe. This is my go-to for lower volume fluid extraction such as brake fluid and power steering fluid. Works like any other syringe. Low volume requires multiple extractions. Conveniently fits a variety of small diameter vinyl or silicone tubing on the tip.
3. Performax Grip Clip Transfer Pump. Purchased from Menards, just like the ubiquitous orange transfer pump from Harbor Freight. Works great for low viscosity fluids like ATF but I haven't tried it with gear oil. Uses multiple hoses which can be nice if you are adjusting the level, or a pain if they start flopping around spilling oil.
Looking at something like the Mityvac MVA6851 which is basically an extra large syringe with some tubing. Very pricey for what it truely is, but perhaps it will last longer than a normal syringe? Also very interested in the ALEKO OEXP02. 1.6L reservoir and only $17 on amazon. Thoughts? I don't mind doing a couple drains on larger jobs, but I'd like something that can handle viscosity from water all the way to 75w140 gear oil, though it'll see the most use for PSF and DOT3/4.
1. Lumax LX-1185 suction gun. I've used this a bit for power steering, brake, and differential fluids. Not very reliable, but high volume. Likes to lose suction.
2. 100ml syringe. This is my go-to for lower volume fluid extraction such as brake fluid and power steering fluid. Works like any other syringe. Low volume requires multiple extractions. Conveniently fits a variety of small diameter vinyl or silicone tubing on the tip.
3. Performax Grip Clip Transfer Pump. Purchased from Menards, just like the ubiquitous orange transfer pump from Harbor Freight. Works great for low viscosity fluids like ATF but I haven't tried it with gear oil. Uses multiple hoses which can be nice if you are adjusting the level, or a pain if they start flopping around spilling oil.
Looking at something like the Mityvac MVA6851 which is basically an extra large syringe with some tubing. Very pricey for what it truely is, but perhaps it will last longer than a normal syringe? Also very interested in the ALEKO OEXP02. 1.6L reservoir and only $17 on amazon. Thoughts? I don't mind doing a couple drains on larger jobs, but I'd like something that can handle viscosity from water all the way to 75w140 gear oil, though it'll see the most use for PSF and DOT3/4.