Oil Extractor and Where to buy Oil??!!

Qwietstorm · 12-14-2005, 10:46 PM

First off, what type of oil extractor are you guys using? Where do I get it from for a really reasonable price? And where can I find Mobil 1 0w40 oil? And is that the correct oil if I live in the northern VA, southern MD area? Thanks in advance.

drummersam65 · 12-14-2005, 11:15 PM

i dont use one, but lots of people get theirs from griots garage http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=10122 this one is $65...

good choice on mobil1 0w-40! around me they have it at lots of places, wal-mart, autozone etc...

hemant · 12-15-2005, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Qwietstorm

First off, what type of oil extractor are you guys using? Where do I get it from for a really reasonable price? And where can I find Mobil 1 0w40 oil? And is that the correct oil if I live in the northern VA, southern MD area? Thanks in advance.

I got my extractor from ebay for like 50 bucks (includes shipping). For the oil, I go to Walmart but if your Walmart does not carry 0W 40 then try autozone or advanced auto parts.

NoVaDreier · 12-15-2005, 06:51 AM

I purchased my extractor from Tool Paradise - http://search.cartserver.com/search/...ywords=MIT7400

In Northern Virginia, you can buy Mobil 0W-40 at Advance Auto and Walmart.

Pigeon · 12-15-2005, 10:22 AM

I use the Griot's Garage extractor and wouldn't get that one again, the capacity's too small to hold a full change. Get the one at the link above - it holds 7 quarts and is cheap to boot, and is made by the same manufacturer.

As for oil, I've used the BMW-branded synth from the dealer (with CCA discount) and Mobil1 0W40. Next change I'm tracking down the Castrol 0W30 german synthetic that people here say is good; I want a lighter oil for the remainder of winter.

Scott

333HPDog · 12-15-2005, 11:03 AM

http://www.mytoolstore.com/astro/asthan11.html#7815

Pigeon · 12-15-2005, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 333HPDog

http://www.mytoolstore.com/astro/asthan11.html#7815

That's the same one Griot's sells with their label on it. The capacity is too small to do an oil change without emptying it some part way through -- very annoying.

Scott

Qwietstorm · 12-15-2005, 02:29 PM

Should I pour some oil in with the new filter to prevent a dry start? Also, do I have to unplug the TPS before changing the oil?

12-14-2005, 10:46 PM	#1
Qwietstorm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 888 My Ride: 330Ci View My Garage	Oil Extractor and Where to buy Oil??!! First off, what type of oil extractor are you guys using? Where do I get it from for a really reasonable price? And where can I find Mobil 1 0w40 oil? And is that the correct oil if I live in the northern VA, southern MD area? Thanks in advance. __________________ -Joey

12-15-2005, 02:29 PM	#8
Qwietstorm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 888 My Ride: 330Ci View My Garage	Should I pour some oil in with the new filter to prevent a dry start? Also, do I have to unplug the TPS before changing the oil? __________________ -Joey

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12-14-2005, 11:15 PM	#2
drummersam65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston/GB Posts: 410 My Ride: 323i View My Garage	i dont use one, but lots of people get theirs from griots garage http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=10122 this one is $65... good choice on mobil1 0w-40! around me they have it at lots of places, wal-mart, autozone etc...

12-15-2005, 06:51 AM	#4
NoVaDreier Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Alexandria, Va. Posts: 520 My Ride: 2001 325i View My Garage	I purchased my extractor from Tool Paradise - http://search.cartserver.com/search/...ywords=MIT7400 In Northern Virginia, you can buy Mobil 0W-40 at Advance Auto and Walmart.

12-15-2005, 10:22 AM	#5
Pigeon Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Farmington, NY Posts: 346 My Ride: 02 ///M3 & 06 750Li View My Garage	I use the Griot's Garage extractor and wouldn't get that one again, the capacity's too small to hold a full change. Get the one at the link above - it holds 7 quarts and is cheap to boot, and is made by the same manufacturer. As for oil, I've used the BMW-branded synth from the dealer (with CCA discount) and Mobil1 0W40. Next change I'm tracking down the Castrol 0W30 german synthetic that people here say is good; I want a lighter oil for the remainder of winter. Scott

12-15-2005, 11:03 AM	#6
333HPDog Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: usa Posts: 57 My Ride: bmw View My Garage	http://www.mytoolstore.com/astro/asthan11.html#7815