Fluid extractor -- great 'tool'
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Racer
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From: Cotati CA
Fluid extractor -- great 'tool'
Although it's not really a "tool", the fluid extractor I bought from Griot's Garage 5-6 years ago has been invaluable to me in the garage. I don't use it to drain the oil when I change it, but it's terrific when servicing my 700R4. Just suck out almost every bit of the tranny fluid, take off the pan and you don't have to deal with a bunch of fluid all over. It also sucks out the gear oil from the rear end, making this job alot easier. There are other ways to use it too, but those are the main ones I use it for.
I've seen the same item for a little less at a local independent parts place, but Griot's sells them for $65 and are very easy to biz with:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=10122
Just in case you hadn't come across this thing...
I've seen the same item for a little less at a local independent parts place, but Griot's sells them for $65 and are very easy to biz with:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=10122
Just in case you hadn't come across this thing...
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Racer
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From: Cotati CA
Originally Posted by ToyC4
too bad it won't work with brake fluid 
Instructor
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From: Monroe Washington..the State
We have one in the shop. has been used every day for six years now..including brake fluid 
I have one at home from Trans Tech that push's and pull's but uses compressed air to do it
I have one at home from Trans Tech that push's and pull's but uses compressed air to do it
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Racer
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From: Cotati CA
Originally Posted by LD85
I have always wanted one of these, can you put fluid back in with it too?
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Racer
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From: Cotati CA
Originally Posted by eschoendorff
What else can you use to clean these fluid extractors out with besides denatured alcohol?
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