Oil change with a Mityvac 2016 3.8

[limitwheel]

For those of you who DIY oil changes and using the MityVac canister.
Mityvac makes 2 different units, one with a pump and one that uses an air compressor. I have an air compressor and am trying to figure out which unit would be best, given that the price is about the same. It seems so much easier and not have to drop the access panels. The oil filter can be reached from the engine compartment.
Feel free to explain the pros and cons of each unit. I want to be prepared with all the necessary equipment I need.
The dealer includes 4 oil changes in 2 years but it's conventional oil. For an additional $25 they said they would put in synthetic oil. I'm tempted to let the dealer do it but I don't trust them to do the job correctly because I'm a stickler for detail. I won't even mention replacing all the screws and push pins on the access panels.

 

[kn5owa]

See posts by Mark 888 - he's a big fan of Mityvac's w/6's. Search box?

 

[Mark_888]

I have been using the Mityvac attached to an air compressor for a long time, and it works fine. I did not try the Mityvac with hand pump, but I did try another brand with a hand pump and it worked poorly.

One reason the hand pump doesn't work well is that when I get almost all the oil drained, I like to move the tube around a bit to make sure I am at the bottom of the drain pan to get all the oil out. As soon as the end of the tube is no longer completely submerged in oil, the suction is lost when using a hand pump (unless you keep pumping), but with the air compressor there is continuous suction even if the tube is not totally submerged in oil.

The air compressor also works well in sucking out all the oil in the tube into the canister when you are done, which helps with clean-up.

 

[limitwheel]

Thanks Mark for the information. Do you also change the filter from the top as well?
It seems so much easier to change the oil filter from the top as opposed to removing both the bottom panels.
Would I be out of my mind to let the dealer do it, considering I get 4 oil changes for free. I'm just afraid that the pros might mess it up by not re-install all the screws and push pins.

I wonder how the dealer does the oil change? Do they extract it or do it the old fashion way.

 

[Mark_888]

Thanks Mark for the information. Do you also change the filter from the top as well?
It seems so much easier to change the oil filter from the top as opposed to removing both the bottom panels.
Would I be out of my mind to let the dealer do it, considering I get 4 oil changes for free. I'm just afraid that the pros might mess it up by not re-install all the screws and push pins.

I wonder how the dealer does the oil change? Do they extract it or do it the old fashion way.

I have a 2009 V6, and the oil filter is on top of engine bay, right in front of firewall. Others have posted that the 2015 V6 they were able to reach down and replace oil filter from the top.

I doubt that Hyundai dealers use an oil extractor, but my understanding is that most BMW and MB dealers do, partly because those cars are designed to have oil removed that way. They use much faster extractor than the Mityvac (which takes about 10-15 minutes).

I took my car to the dealer one time to have the oil changed with Mobil 1 that I supplied, and they botched the job (didn't use the oil I gave them and then lied about it). But I didn't get any free oil changes. I have used Mobil 1 since the first oil change.

 

[losboricua]

Mark, which model do you exactly have? I was looking at the different model.
http://mityvac.com/pages/products_fee.asp
Thanks

 

[Mark_888]

Mark, which model do you exactly have? I was looking at the different model.
http://mityvac.com/pages/products_fee.asp
Thanks

I have the MV7300 PneumatiVac
http://www.amazon.com/Mityvac-7300-PneumatiVac-Air-Operated-Evacuator/dp/B000JFN9WW

 

[losboricua]

Awesome. Thanks

 

[kn5owa]

Works on the 5.0 also -- saves removing a second panel downstairs plus the drain plug hassle.

 

[Mark_888]

Awesome. Thanks

Just for clarification, just about any small or large air compressor/inflator will work. It only needs about 10 PSI.

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[losboricua]

Yea, I have a 60 gallon compressor with a pressure regulator.
Thanks

 

[chris41]

Just for clarification, just about any small or large air compressor/inflator will work. It only needs about 10 PSI.

Where did you get your compressor and what kind if you don't mind me asking? Just got my Mityvac today.

 

[Mark_888]

Where did you get your compressor and what kind if you don't mind me asking? Just got my Mityvac today.

I have a portable air compressor that I purchased about 7 years ago that cost about $100 at Home Depot. It has wheels and a handle similar to small luggage. I don't see anything like on the Home Depot website now, but they have some other "portables" for less than $100 that are capable of easily inflating tires, and even running air tools like a staple gun or small nailer, or a power washer.

If I had to buy another one, it would probably be this:
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-airboss-8482/p-00916574000P?

or this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...1a-2674-5b9d-8e71-3404b0f08992&pf_rd_i=552660

But if you only need one for the oil extractor, you can find one on Amazon for under $25 that is sufficient, since the Mityvac only needs a little bit of air pressure and does not require a reserve tank. These inexpensive units typically run off a 12V car cigarette lighter plug. They can also inflate tires in an emergency.