[W126 Coupe] Oil Pump

[Steve Nervig]

Ken.England wrote:
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> At one time on this list someone - or perhaps several people - posted 
> of using a pump to remove used oil.  This apparently goes down the 
> dipstick tube but I would not know as I have never seen one.  

G'Day Ken,

There are a few different brands, even some 12V motor powered. The one 
most mentioned is the Topsider.

<http://makeashorterlink.com/?E3FD52C5A>

The Topsider and other brands are more often available at boating 
supply stores and outlets, because motors in boats are often very 
difficult to 'drain' oil from.

I've modified my Topsider, by removing the lightweight supplied tubing 
that goes all the way to the bottom of the oil pan. and replacing it 
with 1/2" OD - 3/8"ID fuel line. This new tube empties my 7.5 quart 
system in less than 2 minutes. Bam <al la Emeril>. Now the oil is in 
the container which can be carried to the oil recovery station for 
disposal. Very slick, no mess, no crawling under the car, easily done 
in your tuxedo without getting dirty. :-)

Suction is the way the MB dealers change oil in all MBs since the early 
'70s. And least you think that it doesn't work as well as draining, 
many people have tried it and then opened the drain screw and not had 
one drop come out.

Regards,
Steve Nervig
1990 300E
1992 300CE Sportline