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SlowLS1 · 09-27-2023, 09:12 AM

Looking for a recommendation for a pneumatic fluid extractor setup. Don't want to break the bank on it, but really want something that "just works" without a lot of fiddling around.

I've been thinking about this one.

What are you guys using?

Thanks,
Brian

CamaroCracka · 09-27-2023, 09:34 AM

I use a stainless turkey baster that has a silicone bulb, but I only use it for brake and clutch fluid.

I've never had that tool, but I have had pretty good luck with OEM tools for jobs I only do occasionally.

Edit: I picked up a 300ml syringe on AliExpress for $2. Works pretty good. Would not use it for gear oil.

SlowLS1 · 09-27-2023, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

I use a stainless turkey baster that has a silicone bulb, but I only use it for brake and clutch fluid.

I've never had that tool, but I have had pretty good luck with OEM tools for jobs I only do occasionally.

I've not used much of the OEM tools, but haven't really seen anything bad about them. Reviews on that unit aren't terrible. Appreciate the feedback

SlowLS1 · 10-31-2023, 07:19 AM

Just an update. I bought the OEM Tools fluid extractor. It is a well built and seems to work very well. I tested it on a gallon of water and it vacuumed it out with ease and was surprisingly quick.

I am using it with air, and is a bit noisy. That is the air exhaust, and no fault of the tool.

Highly recommend

SlowLS1 · 11-05-2023, 05:16 PM

Finally got an opportunity to use it. Drained the auto trans and didn’t spill a single drop.

Very happy with the purchase!

CamaroCracka · 11-06-2023, 10:14 AM

09-27-2023, 09:12 AM	#1
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,220	Fluid extractor recommendations Looking for a recommendation for a pneumatic fluid extractor setup. Don't want to break the bank on it, but really want something that "just works" without a lot of fiddling around. I've been thinking about this one. What are you guys using? Thanks, Brian __________________

09-27-2023, 09:34 AM	#2
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 3,045	I use a stainless turkey baster that has a silicone bulb, but I only use it for brake and clutch fluid. I've never had that tool, but I have had pretty good luck with OEM tools for jobs I only do occasionally. Edit: I picked up a 300ml syringe on AliExpress for $2. Works pretty good. Would not use it for gear oil. __________________ 2010 SS - Kind of an On3 kit, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1 brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. Gen6 ZL1 brakes. Last edited by CamaroCracka; 01-29-2025 at 08:15 PM.

10-31-2023, 07:19 AM	#4
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,220	Just an update. I bought the OEM Tools fluid extractor. It is a well built and seems to work very well. I tested it on a gallon of water and it vacuumed it out with ease and was surprisingly quick. I am using it with air, and is a bit noisy. That is the air exhaust, and no fault of the tool. Highly recommend __________________

11-05-2023, 05:16 PM	#5
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,220	Finally got an opportunity to use it. Drained the auto trans and didn’t spill a single drop. Very happy with the purchase! Attached Images __________________

11-06-2023, 10:14 AM	#6
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 3,045	__________________ 2010 SS - Kind of an On3 kit, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1 brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. Gen6 ZL1 brakes.