hi folks-will vacuum method suit td6 L322...i am a fan of this method but on my 530d[m57m] it leaves a few litres...anybody>?

Couldn't see a need for it when removing the sump plug on a td6 is so easy, you hardly need to reach under the front to access it. I must admit I prefer to be sure all the old oil is out.

i did previous td6 oil change years ago but cant remember if will allow it via suction for full evacuation

some cars evos,audi a4 but to name a couple you get more oil out via suction

i am a convert to it wherever possible tbh

As per NDFI, just warm it up and undo the sump plug and allow to drain for an hour .
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Like others, I could not see the point but having used a vacuum evacuator on another car and reading that dealers regularly do the same I gave it a go on my TD6. Straight into my garage from a 20min drive, bonnet up, tube in dipstick tube and out the old oil came. Cup of tea, changed the oil filter by this time no more oil coming out. Just to check I removed the sump plug and just a few drips. My evacuator is 9 ltrs and it was very close to full so I am confident it got all the oil out. I have since done it 2 more times, once warm and the other hot. It needs to be hot or it takes forever.
I like it, no mess, no bending over or rolling on the floor dragging a bowl of hot oil which I always manage to spill. Even If I do remove the sump plug in the future I will always use the pump 1st. 2007 TDV8 VSE
2003 TD6 gone.
2002 P38a gone
1999 P38a gone
1997 p38a gone
1993 VSE gone
1992 VSE gone
1966 Series 2a with V8 conversion gone

That makes so much sense, pump the oil out from the top and then remove the sump plug to get the last of the oil out.

Does anyone else do it that way?

When I've taken sump plugs out if full of oil it usually goes all over me and the floor.

thanks folk-it will be getting sooked oot...nice and clean

vacuumed it out today-painless almost 9 litres[takes 8.75 allegedly]
mahle filter
reset light -done for now

Hi do you have a picture or a link to the pump that you used ?
Thanks

i dont have a pic-but its the common sealey item,there are 6.5 litre and a larger size[10 i think]

i have the smaller 6.5 litre so have to disconnect and empty during a bigger vehicles oil change

the first looks good value
second is what i have

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/9L-Waste-Oil-Wa...1438.l2649





https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-TP69-Vac...rk:16:pf:0

The ebay link to the 9ltr one looks exactly like mine. For the price its a good bit of kit. I have had it full of old oil and transported it upright with no spills. To empty pull the bung from the top where the vac lines enter and you have a well-shaped pouring spout. The only thing which you might want to pay more for is the ability to pump the oil out via the tube, this I have seen on more expensive types. 2007 TDV8 VSE
2003 TD6 gone.
2002 P38a gone
1999 P38a gone
1997 p38a gone
1993 VSE gone
1992 VSE gone
1966 Series 2a with V8 conversion gone

for anybody doing this make sure you have a couple 5 litre or similar old oil containers-put old oil in them and take to tip/give to somebody with a waste oil heater etc-you only need one if changing oil in a small car

If you are handy type, make one for yourself for next to nothing.