Oil Changing.

Heddy · 18th April 2019, 10:08

Just changed the oil, the conventional way. I don't want to scrabble around underneath anymore so what does the team think of of 12v simple pumps? The Pela pump is very popular I know but this would pump straight into an empty oil can ready for the tip.

trikey · 18th April 2019, 11:03

I prefer to change the oil the old fashioned way, doing it this way means every drop comes out.

markypicks · 18th April 2019, 11:06

me too marky

wraymond · 18th April 2019, 11:22

My wriggling underneath days, if you'll pardon the expression, are over. Now it's oil and filter with every MOT. And I'm watching from the convenient waiting room for every drop and a proper filter.
Have to say, 1st National 'forgot' twice about the oil! Now go elsewhere.

roverbarmy · 18th April 2019, 14:10

As I have a 2.0 litre V6, although it is possible to get the oil filter off via the wheel arch (fiddly and messy job), I prefer to drive it up my modified ramps, whip off the undertray and drain off that way. It makes the job much cleaner and easier. As said above, you get all the old out completely and can inspect other things whilst the undertray's off. I've just done the ATF and have replaced a couple of rusty mounting screws and waterproof greased all the fittings. Some folks have difficulty refitting the tray but I just pop the middle on some wooden supports and work my way from front to back, moving the "woods" as I go. If the fixings are looked after, it's a five minute job.

Mike

Mike Trident · 18th April 2019, 14:55

I use one of these!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/4-Litre-Oil...5718365&chn=ps

really easy, gets all the oil out. Due to health issues, there is no way I could do the normal messy business oil change.

One issue, the pipe is too thick to go down the dipstick tube on my Suzuki Splash, however, as someone on here had a real problem using a thin tubed electric pump, it's probably for the best.

Sheraton · 18th April 2019, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

I prefer to change the oil the old fashioned way, doing it this way means every drop comes out.

Also you can get a better idea of Engine Health from an Inspection of the Oil - I doubt a suction pump would lift Metal deposits if any were present

12v pump - run off the Car Battery I assume ? would this manage to pump all the Oil from the Car without draining the Battery

it's too easy to change the Oil on the K-series for me to do it any other way than intended

I don't even need to Jack the Car up.

Paul.

grivas · 22nd April 2019, 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

I prefer to change the oil the old fashioned way, doing it this way means every drop comes out.

The Pela way also removes every drop, and I have measured the volume. I have been doing it this way for 15 years, and I am happy it does a great job. But each to their own the traditional way is perfectly fine but not for me as I cannot lift the front of the car high enough safely.

Heddy · 22nd April 2019, 17:33

Well, this thread started off with a dim view of extraction pumps. It's now leaning towards a favourable view. Method will always be what the individual feels is right for them. For me, I'm favouring the extractor, simply because I won't have to scrabble around under the car.

tourer · 22nd April 2019, 19:12

Pela for me. No problems in 12 years.
Wish I could use it on my beemer.
No dip stick!!!!😞

18th April 2019, 10:08	#1
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Oil Changing. Just changed the oil, the conventional way. I don't want to scrabble around underneath anymore so what does the team think of of 12v simple pumps? The Pela pump is very popular I know but this would pump straight into an empty oil can ready for the tip.

18th April 2019, 11:03	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,772 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I prefer to change the oil the old fashioned way, doing it this way means every drop comes out. __________________ Lest we forget..

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wraymond This is my second home 75 Auto 2.5 SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Westcliff on Sea Posts: 5,195 Thanks: 423 Thanked 1,680 Times in 1,014 Posts	My wriggling underneath days, if you'll pardon the expression, are over. Now it's oil and filter with every MOT. And I'm watching from the convenient waiting room for every drop and a proper filter. Have to say, 1st National 'forgot' twice about the oil! Now go elsewhere. __________________ member no. 235

18th April 2019, 14:10	#5
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	As I have a 2.0 litre V6, although it is possible to get the oil filter off via the wheel arch (fiddly and messy job), I prefer to drive it up my modified ramps, whip off the undertray and drain off that way. It makes the job much cleaner and easier. As said above, you get all the old out completely and can inspect other things whilst the undertray's off. I've just done the ATF and have replaced a couple of rusty mounting screws and waterproof greased all the fittings. Some folks have difficulty refitting the tray but I just pop the middle on some wooden supports and work my way from front to back, moving the "woods" as I go. If the fixings are looked after, it's a five minute job. Mike __________________ Oil in my veins!

18th April 2019, 14:55	#6
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	I use one of these! https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/4-Litre-Oil...5718365&chn=ps really easy, gets all the oil out. Due to health issues, there is no way I could do the normal messy business oil change. One issue, the pipe is too thick to go down the dipstick tube on my Suzuki Splash, however, as someone on here had a real problem using a thin tubed electric pump, it's probably for the best. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s Last edited by Mike Trident; 18th April 2019 at 14:57..

18th April 2019, 11:06	#3
markypicks Gets stuck in rover 75 saloon cdt club se re map 160 bhp Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: sheffield Posts: 558 Thanks: 227 Thanked 169 Times in 135 Posts	me too marky

22nd April 2019, 17:33	#9
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Well, this thread started off with a dim view of extraction pumps. It's now leaning towards a favourable view. Method will always be what the individual feels is right for them. For me, I'm favouring the extractor, simply because I won't have to scrabble around under the car.

22nd April 2019, 19:12	#10
tourer Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer CDT Auto. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Eaton Posts: 1,342 Thanks: 30 Thanked 220 Times in 160 Posts	Pela for me. No problems in 12 years. Wish I could use it on my beemer. No dip stick!!!!😞