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Originally Posted by Hi-Step'n370Z
Have heard of these. Always wondered how much oil they left in the pan. But, after hearing that when you drained the oil through the oil plug, and there was STILL 8 oz. left in the pan, AND that you got that 8 oz. out with the extractor, then it seems that the extractor removes more oil than a straight oil drain though the plug! And that don't make sense. But if it is, it is. How about some clarity on this?
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The oil drain plug hole is situated higher than the bottom of the pan.
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Originally Posted by semtex
Just remember, you're still gonna have to go under the car to change the oil filter.
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Very true, as the 370Z's engine bay does not allow any reach to the oil filter from above.
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Originally Posted by kenchan
Yep, and typically the filter has oil inside that will drip out anyways. Unless you can reach the filter from the top, useless imo
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Depending on the oil catch container you use you can achieve a spotless garage floor. About a decade ago there was a Japanese car magazine article regarding the use of an oil evacuator and they consistently removed more engine oil than just draining from the oil plug alone.
The 370Z's engine is a perfect candidate for an oil evacuator, but it is important to note for those who are contemplating an oil evacuator that not all engines will allow the oil evacuator's tube to go all the way down the dipstick opening. If you are buying one thinking that you can use it on all your vehicles you might want to consider learning from other forums whether this method will work those other engines you own.