Under lift oil drain tutorial.

[jlbota]

I had done a recent video on my new Bendpak lift which you can see here: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44753

And I wanted to give some info on some accessories as well. This new video is on the new oil drain I bought from Harbor Freight. I had questions before I purchased a lift and accessories and thought this might help those that are looking.
I am not cheap but I do like to save money where I am able and thought I would give HF a try.

Here is the video on the drain:

Any questions just ask.

 

[rwhite692]

Thanks for posting that, excellent job!

Once I move my lift into my new garage, I will definately be getting one of those. Can you explain how the evacuation of the tank works?

 

[jlbota]

I haven't had the chance to empty the tank yet but I did put air to it when it was empty just to make sure it would work.

Basically how it works is you close the ball valve on the stem so air won't escape out of the bowl. Attach an air line to the fitting and the air pressure pushes the oil out of the tube into the container of your choice. The regulator is nice because it won't over pressurize the tank and cause a mess.

I will try it and let you know how it goes.

 

[Todd.Brock]

That is the oil drain I use. I actually transfered it to a 55 gal drum to be hauled off yesterday. The one I use only has a pop off valve, it doesnt have the regulator and pressure gauge. You just have to turn the pressure down at the compressor. The oil drain feature only takes a little bit and is super handy as is the sight tube on the side to tell you how full it it. Def. worth it.

 

[rwhite692]

Ah, I didn't see the ball valve on the drain stem. Very cool. I will be picking one of these up, for sure.

 

[e-tek]

That is the oil drain I use. I actually transfered it to a 55 gal drum to be hauled off yesterday. The one I use only has a pop off valve, it doesnt have the regulator and pressure gauge. You just have to turn the pressure down at the compressor. The oil drain feature only takes a little bit and is super handy as is the sight tube on the side to tell you how full it it. Def. worth it.

I skipped a step (and the money spent!) and just went straight to a 55 gal drum that I roll under my lift and drain my oil into. Then I either lift it with the cherry pciker or roll it onto the lift to get it into my truck for transport to the Quickee Lube.

 

[mslisaj]

I had done a recent video on my new Bendpak lift which you can see here: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44753

And I wanted to give some info on some accessories as well. This new video is on the new oil drain I bought from Harbor Freight. I had questions before I purchased a lift and accessories and thought this might help those that are looking.
I am not cheap but I do like to save money where I am able and thought I would give HF a try.

Here is the video on the drain:

Any questions just ask.

Hi JLB.........

Nice job as usual on the equipment evaluation. I have the same drain under my new BendPak and love it. This kind of equipment certainly makes maintenance easy. Can't wait for the video on the jack. I have read though that you have to be careful with one of those so you don't shove your car off the lift but you advice will be fun to see..........

Thanks again..........

Lisa

 

[december45]

Thought i would revive this thread... how did the "empty the tank" process go?
I was impressed by your video and one for me is on its way.

 

[thelews]

I have the real cheapo Harbor Freight oil drain with the 5 gallon tank (think I paid $30). I have no place to dump the oil in large quantity at my place or a way to move it. The 5 gallon tank allows me to take it to a disposal site and dump. My only complaint is that when the drain tube is removed, there is no cover plug for the center of the tank and oil could spill out during transfer. Otherwise, makes draining oil on a lift a pleasure.

 

[december45]

just received the oil drain last night, will see how it goes together and works, hopefully it will be as good as the video

 

[sstruckguy]

Being that I have been in the automotive industry for 30 + years, I have seen some really REALLY funny stuff.

The best in recent memory, is seeing a rookie turn one of these into an air powered, oil spewing, "kid in a lawn sprinkler looking", oil spill.

Moral of the story is, "be careful what you wish for"...and always, ALWAYS "know your equipment and tools!!"

 

[Rich]

That is exactly what I need. Thanks for the review!

 

[december45]

did the rookie over pressurize it??? any hints on how to NOT be that kid in the sprinkler would be helpful

 

[Britwrench]

Before lifting any car, I make sure (at least) the driver's door window is fully lowered and the hood unlatched.

 

[econoaddict]

did the rookie over pressurize it??? any hints on how to NOT be that kid in the sprinkler would be helpful

We have one of those drains and another that is very similiar.

You will end up with a sprinkler if you don't close the big valve going up to the drain pan before adding air pressure. and when someone else does it it is some funny stuff

One tip, try to be patient while draining, turning the regulator up to far can cause leakage/seapage at any places that are threaded together etc..

We use ours daily in a shop enviroment and it has been a great unit.

 

[sstruckguy]

You will end up with a sprinkler if you don't close the big valve going up to the drain pan before adding air pressure. and when someone else does it it is some funny stuff

That would be my guess, but who knows

p.s It WAS some funny stuff though

 

[jlbota]

The oil drain has been great and I would recommend it to anyone looking for one. I have changed alot of oil with it and it sure makes it easy and virtually mess free.