R56 Anyone doing topside oil changes?
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Anyone doing topside oil changes?
Just curious if anyone is doing topside oil changes on their MINI.
I have one of these that I used on my Jetta, which also had a top side oil filter.
http://www.amazon.com/Pela-Oil-Extra.../dp/B000221LOA
I was wondering what your experiences were.
I have one of these that I used on my Jetta, which also had a top side oil filter.
http://www.amazon.com/Pela-Oil-Extra.../dp/B000221LOA
I was wondering what your experiences were.
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I can understand the need to do a topside in a boat. In a car with a very accessible drain plug it seems to me like it would not be the best solution. You will always have some dirty oil at the bottom of the pan.
I always use the Uncle Red method to good result, you should too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_b2xIEfj2Y
I always use the Uncle Red method to good result, you should too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_b2xIEfj2Y
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The bonus was being able to use the Pella to get alot of oil out of the filter housing and the oil cooler. I could actually remove alot more dirty oil from the engine than I could by draining alone.
I will repeat this test on the MINI as well.
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I've been doing topside oil changes on my boat for years with no problems at all so if it easier for you to do it that way, go for it. I have a large garage and big floor jack so it's no big deal to jack up the MINI and get at the drain plug, so I do my MCS from the bottom.
I guess i have a dirty mind... tell me im not the only one here...
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this one looks pretty good too..
http://www.bmpdesign.com/product-exe...arch_model/183
would certainly make me able to do oil changes at my apt garage, since i wouldnt need the jack stands and jack (which reside at my parents place).
sucks putting it up on stands just to change the oil, though i do usually always rotate tires at the same time....
I think i may go this route for my next change anyway.. whoknows
http://www.bmpdesign.com/product-exe...arch_model/183
would certainly make me able to do oil changes at my apt garage, since i wouldnt need the jack stands and jack (which reside at my parents place).
sucks putting it up on stands just to change the oil, though i do usually always rotate tires at the same time....
I think i may go this route for my next change anyway.. whoknows
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[QUOTE=iwashmycar;3111059]this one looks pretty good too..
http://www.bmpdesign.com/product-exe...arch_model/183
thats the exact one i have, i got it off ebay for about 35 dollars and it's been great. No issues in the six oil changes i have used it for.
http://www.bmpdesign.com/product-exe...arch_model/183
thats the exact one i have, i got it off ebay for about 35 dollars and it's been great. No issues in the six oil changes i have used it for.
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Just curious if anyone is doing topside oil changes on their MINI.
I have one of these that I used on my Jetta, which also had a top side oil filter.
http://www.amazon.com/Pela-Oil-Extra.../dp/B000221LOA
I was wondering what your experiences were.
I have one of these that I used on my Jetta, which also had a top side oil filter.
http://www.amazon.com/Pela-Oil-Extra.../dp/B000221LOA
I was wondering what your experiences were.
I say if you have the pump, use it. Saves a mess for sure.
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Okay, I've been wrenching on engines for 30 years, how come I've never heard of anyone other than dealers doing topside oil changes?
Just how does it work anyways? Are you using a tube to siphon the oil out? Where are you sticking the tube?
Boy, do I feel stupid....
Mark
Just how does it work anyways? Are you using a tube to siphon the oil out? Where are you sticking the tube?
Boy, do I feel stupid....
Mark
I'm using the MityVac.
Tube goes down the dipstick tube.
Suction from pumping the MityVac pulls the oil out of the engine.
Once you pour the new oil into the engine you can then pump the old oil from the Mityvac into the now empty oil container.
I also use it on the Z3.
And the John Deere.
....Les
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I'm using the MityVac.
Tube goes down the dipstick tube.
Suction from pumping the MityVac pulls the oil out of the engine.
Once you pour the new oil into the engine you can then pump the old oil from the Mityvac into the now empty oil container.
I also use it on the Z3.
And the John Deere.
....Les
Tube goes down the dipstick tube.
Suction from pumping the MityVac pulls the oil out of the engine.
Once you pour the new oil into the engine you can then pump the old oil from the Mityvac into the now empty oil container.
I also use it on the Z3.
And the John Deere.
....Les
Since I have a lift readily available, guess I'll stick to the old fashioned way... may have to look into it though.
Thanks,
Mark
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I'm guessing your Jetta was a TDI? I had a Golf TDI and also have one of those Pela pumps (I think it's the Pela 6000 if memory serves me correctly). It did work great. I had a Jeep CRD after that and the tube on the pump wasn't long enough for that engine....and it's been on the shelf ever since. I think next time I need to change the MINIs oil, I'll get it out and use it. Haven't had to change the oil on either my old MINI or my current one but a few times due to the dealer maintenance.
I say if you have the pump, use it. Saves a mess for sure.
I say if you have the pump, use it. Saves a mess for sure.
I need to start using it on my John Deere (as someone else posted).... it's hard to get the drain pan under the oil drain. Even with the deck off it's a pain.
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