Will an Oil Extractor Get All The Oil? (MK7.5 Golf R 5000 Mile Service)

Using an engine oil extractor makes doing a VW oil change SUPER easy. The MK7.5 Golf R is the perfect car to extract the oil rather than drain the engine oil. But does using the oil extractor get all the oil out? Today we change the engine oil in the mk7.5 Golf R and test it out. We will use the extractor to get as much of the 5.7L out. Then we will remove the drain plug and see how much was left behind.

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[LudmilMetodiev]

When I use extractor I usually wait 5 minutes after all the oil was extracted and try again. It gets the rest that way.

[danyo]

I’ve been using an extractor for the years. The convenience of using it means I change the oil more regularly. I was interested to see what was left in the sump. I can live with 100mls, which is about a fiftieth of the overall fill. Since I change the oil so regularly I can definitely live with that. With the the extractor I can do an oil and filter change in ten minutes. No raising the car, no removing panels and no mess. Works for me. Great video. One other thing, I always buy used cars. When I get a replacement, first thing I do is I swap out the oil In it with some cheap oil. I run it for a day or two with that, then I swap out that cheap oil with a top quality oil. It’s almost like an engine flush.

[nc]

i think it's worth mentioning that since the extractor tube hits the oil pan while draining, the very bottom portion was actually sucked out at the very beginning, and what comes out when you open the drain plug was probably what was sitting at the top

[yodead]

This tool would be excellent for people that, don't have a garage, or living some sort of complex where they're not technically allowed to work on their car! With this, they can't accuse you of making a mess of oil in the parking lot!

[arnoldm]

When I change the oil I'm not comfortable leaving ANY oil. I do a complete tear down and rebuild to make sure there's no oil left :-P

[Pesar]

We have a Golf 4 TDI from 2000. Always done with an oil extractor. Engine is now at 650.000km. Never had problems.

[dgkparasite]

I feel like the extractor is very convenient for someone who doesnt have a space to work on their car. I know from experience some apartment complexes do not let you work on your car, so an extractor would be faster and less risky.

[PB-oeid]

I think the best practice is changing oil every weekend with complete engine replacement. Only this way you can be sure all the oil is completely out.

[sneakyfoz]

I just cringe when I see composite plastic oil pans, plastic drain plugs, oil pickup and windage trays. So sad.

[drivelife.channel]

I change oil on my bmw twice a year (every 8, 000 miles) in september and march so that it is changed for winter and summer. Been using an extractor for the past 4 changes now and i have to say it is a game changer! So much easier for the DIY maintainer!

[lars]

Another cool thing about an oil extractor is that if you overfill you can easily remove extra oil.

[BadAssEngineering]

When i change oil, i actually put a bit of fresh oil in the engine without the drain plug so the clean oil flushes out any leftovers. No i do not have OCD...

[parkwood]

I used an extractor for years. I sold my last car at 178, 000 miles and it was still going strong so I can attest that half cup of leftover oil doesn’t make any difference.

No ramps or fussing with the belly tray and I’d have had no trouble changing my oil in a suit and tie if I’d chosen to. The only reason I stopped using the extractor is I now have a BMW which doesn’t have a dipstick. Now there’s an abomination!

[exparrot]

As they say: "The Solution to Polution is Dilution"

With only .1L of oil left in you have more than 98% of the fluid being new. With the underbody shield in place that I seem to strip half the nut clips whenever I touch them, I'm personally more inclined to use an extractor.

[projman]

When using an extractor, put some clean oil at the end (like 100ml) then extract some more. When the oil becomes clear, that’s when you know you cleared the drain pan of old oil.

Update: for the anal complainers, we understand it’s not going to be perfect. But if you change the oil regularly from the get go and always use synthetic this works. It’s not meant for those with high mileage and with a lot of sludge on the bottom. You’d have to do engine flush and drain the traditional way of course before you do something like this.

[int]

Nice video. I just bought an extractor. To me it's a no brainer: No wear on the drain plug, no possibility of stripping said plug and pan, no removal of splash shields, no jacking/ramping of car necessary, IE: much safer, not to mention no oil drain pan so much less chance of spilling the used oil. The small amount of oil that' s left will be changed out at the next service. I just did a tranny service on mine and was amazed at how easy it was compared to dropping the pan. Which can be really messing and lead to leaks. Just change the transmission filter every second or third time. The condition of the fluid is most important. If the filter is clogged, you left the fluid in too long and the tranny is on it's way out.

[Mach]

I just remembered a guy I use to work with years ago, who would leave his vehicle drain plug out, over the weekend (he had two vehicles) until the VERY LAST drop came out, and proclaimed this was the best way to change oil. would probably have a stroke if he saw you left 100ml behind

[CleanSC]

There's a lot more than 100ml left in the car still anyway, so it's fine. 100ml is 1.6% of the total oil fill. Negligible amount. Sheesh, how do you ocd types change your transmission fluid? ;p

[daves]

Generally - the dipstick - has a Full and Low mark. And an Engine Oil drain - and refill - should put the Oil level at the Full mark. It does all depend on what the Owner's manual states. For example - a 2013 Subaru Outback - has TWO marks. Low & Full.
Full is just that. FILLED and full. Proper amount of oil causes it to be at the FULL mark. When the Engine is Hot and the oil has expanded - it will exceed the FULL mark. This does NOT mean you overfilled.
The 2011 Outback has THREE marks. Low, Full and HOT. Changing the Oil and putting in the required amount - causes the oil to be at the FULL mark. Driving and when Hot - the Oil level rises up and comes close to the HOT mark.
A 1/2 cup or even 1 Cup of extra oil - will not damage the Engine.
Draining the Oil and putting in the stated amount for a Drain and Fill with Change of Oil Filter - is the correct procedure for an Oil Change. Not - a vague - get the oil level at the "Halfway" on the dipstick. That is just WRONG - unless that is what is stated to do in the Owner's Manual or the Service Manual. However - those two items always state an AMOUNT to put in - when doing an Oil Change. They do not leave you checking the Dipstick to find out you 'over filled' because you are more than Halfway up the dipstick. Or you under filled. And have to add just a little bit more - till it is at the halfway mark...
Quit telling people WRONG stuff. The way you checked on your oil fill amount - was WRONG. Drained just the Oil? Pour in the MEASURED amount for just an Oil drain and fill - as stated in the Owner's manual. Drained the Oil and Changed the Filter? Put in the MEASURED amount for an Oil and Filter change - as per the Owner's manual. Start the car - let it run for a minute; check for leaks; shut off and check the oil level. In case you drained the Transmission oil instead of the Engine. Or some other stupid mistake - which have been made before. If you did it properly - you will be FINE. Your insistence of being halfway on the Oil indicator dipstick - is WRONG.

[ernestthomas]

The pump is fine with cars with top access filters . For cars where you have to get underneath to remove the filters you might as well remove the drain plug while your down there.