That little trick to make a barb on the clear tube was pretty clever.

I love that you’re straight to the point , clear and concise. No BS , or rambling on about gibberish.

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

I try to do that in all my videos! Thanks for that great feedback!

Perfect Chris, if one is worried about having half a cup of dirty oil left in the engine, you can add some clean oil and suck it up along with the dirty one until it looks clean.

Hey Chris, absolutely brilliant work! As the "vacuum pump" is actually a fridge compressor, it has its own oil inside that must be kept otherwise the unit will fail... that compressor oil produces microdroplets that go out the air exhaust port. I would suggest you add an "oil trap" at the exhaust to capture the oil that will then trickle back in the compressor. I personnally use steel wool or a polyethylene fiber bundle inside some odd transparent container. Be careful of the type of pipe you use to joint it to the exhaust as compressor oil is often a very light ester based lubricant (not exactly "oil" per se) that will leak through most pressure-fit joints. Messy .... Cheers! Edit: the oil trap will also catch compressor oil in case the "thingy" accidentally falls on its side... you never know... ;]

@WhiteOak09

Жыл бұрын

I was wondering about that because I've fooled around with one out of a dehumidifier and it blowed that stinky oil all over my basement on to me and my son but how much oil do they hold and can you put in to much and where can you get this type of oil , thanks.

@jean-clauderainville677

Жыл бұрын

@@WhiteOak09 If I remember correctly you can find it on the 'net, check out "compressor oil" but in my experience, even a lighter sewing oil type fluid works. It has to be light and not hygroscopic since pulling humidity from the air will rust the compressor components. For the "trap", I used plastic water bottles at first but if the exhaust gets warm, it gets messy. Better use something that is a bit sturdier since it has to hold itself at the top of the exhaust pipe...and that pipe must go directly down in the compressor, don't leave loops that can trap fluid...and blow it all-over the place. Edit: if you plan on pumping humid air or steamy gases, you need tu put a cold trap *before* the compressor as any vapor will condense below the oil and rust the components. It will simply stop running if it seizes.

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

Correct. I pointed the exhaust pipe upwards and the oil seems to stay in the pipe and not come out and it trickles back into the pump. Yes eventually it will fail but it can take quite a long amount of running time for this to happen.

@jean-clauderainville677

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisnotap It's mostly the smell and oil mist that bothers me 🤢 I run my 1500watt unit for hours to circulate an electrolytic solution trough a filter and as the wretched thing reaches 55°C, the vapors in the lab are horrible. The trap reduces that to almost nothing. Now, if I could only reduce the noise and vibration all would be dandy... ;]

@WhiteOak09

Жыл бұрын

@@jean-clauderainville677 thanks alot for your help 🙏.

Man i love this! My kinda guy! Takes old junk repurposed it to work for other things! And it looks great!👍

@chrisnotap

Ай бұрын

Thanks! 👍

a thoughtful design, every detail attended to. thank you

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@mrobvious1100

11 ай бұрын

Sir, that was in genius. I am curious. Could you give me an idea on how to use the shopVac without getting oil inside. I did see a video where someone took half. A soda bottle and drilled a hole in the middle of the cap and put it in the hole where the shop vac hose goes and fed the tube through it into a container within a container and turn the shop vac on.

They say great minds think alike. I used the same method for vacuum as you did sir. One thing else, I would use the vacuum to suck out every little bit of oil left in the pan. This is where the most contaminated stuff is located in the oil Chirs.

Awesome idea! The best part is NOT having some guy stripping your oil pan bolt👍 The down side of it, you still have to change your own filter🤔.

@dchall8

7 ай бұрын

I used to be in the jet engine business in the USAF, and learned a bit about oil systems as part of the job. The AF uses only synthetic oils, and they test them periodically to see if they have become contaminated. If the oil is contaminated beyond a certain limit they like to filter the metals out of the oil and reuse it (because it is synthetic). I think you can get away with reusing the same filter for 1 or 2 oil changes and take it to an oil change place (or DIY) every 3rd time. For me that would save $150 per vehicle.

I absolutely love your videos and my son was about 8 or 9 years old and he's the one who was watching your videos and turned me on to your work and Project Farm 🚜, you really truly have awesome content , Thanks a bushel 👍.

Awesome as usual. Does anyone remember Rube Goldberg? 😀And i only mean this in the most complementary, positive way! Thank you for sharing your creativity with those of us that have trouble changing a lightbulb!

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

Rube Goldberg is the best! Such creativity!

I like it. I pulled the compressor out of a dehumidifier a few months back with no project in mind, just stuck it on a shelf. I think I'll have to make one of these. I have a steel tank I'll likely use though, wife gets helium tanks for the kids birthday parties and I have a few of them kicking around. Thanks for the idea!

@mizukamendoza7250

Жыл бұрын

can I use a old dehumidifier compression that no longer works or does it have to be a working compressor?

Please create more video.

@crxnyum

Жыл бұрын

Fax

Nice job! I was thinking I bet you could modify this with some other tubes to make it self emptying as well. So you could pump right into the oil container you just used to fill the car.

Hi Chris, absolutely brilliant how you cover every little thing. My preference is to drain hot as oil holds particles in suspension up to 28 micron as all oils filters are that grade. The quicker oil gushes out the more of the particles flow out with it. This speeds the pump out flow but that heat may allow the tube to bend again and not remain at the bottom🤔 What's REALLY great about your suction drain is not lifting the car, or scraping front moulding as you drive on the ramps, most of all not having to remove the big engine undercover. This arduous task is required to swap the oil filter on many engines though. Thanks again.

You one hell of an engineer!

Excellent- been think about buying a vacuum pump to change the oil on my jet-ski…..i have almost all the component except the compressor …thank you for the very instructive and practical video…so glad found this channel

@dchall8

7 ай бұрын

I realize it's been a year since you posted, but you should be able to find an used dorm sized refrigerator in or near a dumpster at any university that has dorms or nearby apartments. Wait until the end of the semester to find what you want.

Your channel is underrated. Love your videos!

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Awesome. I couldn't come up with an idea for a cheap pump. The refrigerator compressor is just what I needed.

Chris, you think of everything. Impressive.

As usual a fantastic job! Thanks Chris!

This is amazing, great work Chris!!

Outstanding! Thanks!

A great invention! Keep them coming Chris.

Nice job even comparing vacuum levels of pumps.

@chrisnotap

3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Really sweet idea - iterated and executed

Great how to Chris

Very good! The details make a world of difference, thanks Chris.

You are a very good videographer.🤩❤

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that great feedback!!

Love your videos Chris. Hope you'll keep making them! Would love to see more. Take care.

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

Clever, bravo and thanks for sharing

Awesome project! Now to keep an eye out for useful junk on garage day!

I like this for radiators, brake fluid reservoirs and transmissions (to freshen up the liquids in those). From the radiator and transmission, you'd just need to do it once a week or so for a few weeks until the those are basically brand new liquids.

Good timing Chris, was just researching how to do a 'topside' oil change of my car.

Fantastic !

Now I know what to make for Dad’s Christmas present. Great stuff!!!

Really great hack!!

ook, just watched the mason jar one, and this looks doable also

@philliphall5198

Жыл бұрын

Goat milking machine with hand held vacuum tester

Very cool device. 😎

Very nice 👍

I'm always impressed whenever I watch one of your videos!

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Simplesmente maravilhoso!!! Você é demais, Chris

Keep the ideas coming--a man after my own ❤️ keep it simple😎. Thanks

Brilliant Thanks so much

That’s awesome 🤝🏼🤩

What an excellent tutorial!

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Wow! That's a really useful project!! Nice video!! You've still got it!!

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I really enjoy your practical and clever DIY solutions to every day tasks. Keep up the good ideas. I’m Subscribed !

@chrisnotap

2 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

great video, everything is explained

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I would definitely buy that

I hope you make more videos. I done ran out of them to watch.

Excellent idea and project. I bet this would work for cleaning out air condition drain lines as well with proper size ends. Thanks for the videos. Gonna have to go back and look at some of the others.

Very interesting. This reduces an oil change to a very minor task.

Love your genius,,,, Plus you explain things supremely well. Thank you!!

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Great idea, for the next version, you could make itl shorter by making the bottom with a reducer that fits snuggly into the oil container, saving you the hassle of pouring it out.

@chrisnotap

24 күн бұрын

You can make the tube as long or as short as you want depending on the amount of oil you will be sucking up. If you make the tube fit into the container it will collapse the container from the vacuum.

Brilliant!

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that!

This guy’s awesome!!

@chrisnotap

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for that!!

Great idea; I'll use the pipe to upgrade the one I made a couple of years ago that uses a 1/2 gallon mason jar. On a side note I have a tool holder that uses 3 inch pvc pipe and an old web belt (or any belt) with a couple of hose clamps makes a very durable handle, which I'll add to the 4 inch ABS.

Chris! You always impress me! I don't know what you did for work, but you should have been an inventor! I can't tell you how much I love your videos! Did your son's try this out yet?

I'm not even a handy man and these are still very entertaining to watch. Nice work!

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that!

Thank you! Would love to see a video with tips on how to tackle the filter

That is pretty darn clever. That was available for $79.95 i would buy.

Always enjoy your videos. More comments more algorithms. haha

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

That's f**kin awesome.

If you're using black pipe for this, you can mark the suction and oil side of the pipe with a silver colored Sharpie.

Always a pleasure to watch and learn new things. Would it be sucking oil out of the filter at same time?

Nice job. I have need for a vacuum pump from time to time. I'll have to investigate this further. One thing I would do is to add a safety strap on the top tank clip to prevent a full tank from accidentally slipping out!

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

Those "C" parts hold it pretty securely.

Chris very ingenious DIY Non Combustible Fluid Extractor. Could you build one using a hand held media blaster Venturi as the suction device using a small air compressor?

Chris you are the neighbourhood whiz bang thank you.

Genius

Could I use a 1/4 HP 3 CFM Air Vacuum Pump for HVAC for the suction side?

To empty it, you can do the opposite by blowing air into it. And the hose to the bottom. As long as no air escapes this should work. For vacuum tube.

Wish there a way to change the oil filter from the top also!

New fan and had a question. On the compressor which side is suction? New to compressors but willing to go trial and error.

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

Once you have the compressor wired and run it, it will be evident at that point.

Where is the link for the lawn mower oil changer tutorial mentioned in the beginning? Thanks!

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

I totally forgot to add that! Thanks for the reminder. I have added the links under the description.

@icxcnika2

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Is there chance to got the job done if one blow air by air compressor into the pipe while bottom hole is unscrewed to avoid making vacuum sucker?

Thanks for the effort you put into this video. 2 things... 1) you should list how much your items cost to actually make so viewers can easily compare it to the same ready made, bought items (is there savings in this DIY or not). 2) I think you are probably in error when you say that the engine should not be hot as most sources say you want the oil at full operating temps. (not just warm) so ALL impurities (or the most possible) will be fully suspended within the oil before being emptied out.

@dchall8

7 ай бұрын

I spend $600 per year on oil changes for three cars. I'm pretty sure this will pay for itself right away even if I buy the most expensive synthetic oil I can find.

i made the mason jar/vacuum cleaner version , but used an old 1 1/2 gallon translucent garden sprayer instead of the jar . just had to seal the pump to eliminate vacuum leaks . would a garden sprayer withstand the vacuum created by the fridge compressor ?

@chrisnotap

10 ай бұрын

I would have to say it would be ok to use. They are usually round and very thick plastic.

@billsmith1770

10 ай бұрын

@@chrisnotap thank you .

There are awesome dudes, and above them is Chris Notap. How do you think of all of these ideas?

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! I have an over-active imagination and love to create stuff to see if my theories are right or wrong. For mr there is no such thing as failure.....it's all learning. Thanks!

Hey chris could you please tell me from which store you bought those pvc reducer ? I live in Canada . Thanks

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

Home Depot

@sheshband121

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir 🙏

how long will the compressor run before heating up without refrigerent for it to compress?

@chrisnotap

3 ай бұрын

It takes quite a while until it heats up. Plenty of time to extract the oil.

See now you have me thinking could I use this method but instead of a tank use a brake reservoir then put the hoses on the caliper bleeder screws. Maybe just buy a second brake reservoir lid to drill holes in. This could potentially pull the air out of the system...I might need to try this cuz I have a junk fridge that the compressor runs and a truck I'm going to have to do brakes on.

I have a very HD electric vacuum pump so all I need is a tank, maybe a Freon tank and brass fittings in it and drain valve fitting PVC would be great to

@dchall8

7 ай бұрын

Propane tank.

Hi Chris, great video. I may have missed it, but is that abs, pvc or polyurethane tube?

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

It's here in the video 0:50.

@wickedrank1739

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Was making my parts list when wife had company over, sheesh lol. Thanks again for all the great videos, this is my first project that I’m going to replicate of yours. I dislike my $20 pump system for removing engine oil from my lawn mower and snow blower. Take care

I use a MityVac 7300 hooked to a separate air compressor (any size will do) to do oil changes my car. Takes about 10 minutes. The hand pump models don't work well, so don't waste your money those (even MityVac hand pump models are worthless).

Just add a quick contraction for air compressor and ball valve to push oil out

The compressor looks like there are three copper lines coming out. Which line do I use to create the vacuum? Can anyone clarify?

@chrisnotap

Ай бұрын

As soon as you get it wired up, turn it on on put your finger on the end of the tubes. One will suck, one will blow the other is sealed of and is a service port.

With this do rearends or is the oil to thick?

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

It will work! If you are making one solely for that, just use a larger hose size. This will speed it up due to the thick 90 weight gear oil.

I thought the refrigerator vacuum pump could pump oil inside itself? Am I wrong? If it can suck oil through itself, then you can pump the oil straight into a old oil container?

@chrisnotap

6 ай бұрын

They can pump oil vapour through the system, but can't pump liquid oil.

Did you think about "mass producing" through an investor and sell the item?! :) also, could you make the container white or clear plastic?

@chrisnotap

6 күн бұрын

I was going to add a hose to the outside so you could watch the level.

Does anyone have a link to find the 4in to 1.5in reducer?

@dchall8

7 ай бұрын

4" to any size reducer will work as long as you can find the threaded cap for the reduced size.

Now you just need an adapter to relocate your oil filter under the hood.

The only part of this system I don’t understand is the only part you didn’t include. What do I do with the vacuum pump? There’s several metal lines coming off of it. Do any get blocked off? What about the oil these always contain? That is cooling oil. If I empty the oil the pump will overheat.

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

There are 2 lines. Intake and exhaust. The oil is in the pump already and nothing is needed in that respect.

It's simple, it's clever, it recycles, it saves on effort, and did I mention it's clever? What's not to love about this project & video?

One could make this a 2 in 1 so it would also be an air compressor.

puts it inside of rear end to clean out my gas

Much less hassle to just use a socket wrench.

@chrisnotap

Жыл бұрын

Yes but you do need a floor jack or ramps, jack stands, drain bucket and wrenches and a ton of rags!

@damkayaker

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisnotap - I don't need ramps or a jack. I just crawl underneath. A few paper towels, 15 mm socket, drain pan, and filter wrench. Tell me what you do with the filter. You do change it don't you? So you need a drain pan under it unless you don't change yours? Every 3000 miles for me, Wix filters, Castrol oil. I got 233000 on a 2003 GM 6.0 still running strong. You're making more clutter for your garage!

@dchall8

7 ай бұрын

@@damkayaker You don't crawl under my Honda Civic or the Accord. You might squeeze under the Pilot, but probably not on a wheeled creeper. I haven't checked the Accord, but the Civic has an aluminum air diverter underneath with about 15 extra screws to remove before you can see the oil pan. The good news is there are DIY ramps on YT that make getting under the car simpler. I recently bought a floor jack after we moved to a house with a concrete driveway, so I'm doing brakes again after taking a 30 year hiatus. Front brakes have not changed, but modern, electric parking brakes bring new challenges.

Turkey baster with finger power. Environmentaly friendly? Lol

I wonder what would happen if you let the compressor suck the oil directly and expel it directly into the spill container.

@stevenbeach748

Жыл бұрын

Compressors like the one used in the video only compress gas. Any liquid in it would seize it up.

@Peter_Riis_DK

Жыл бұрын

@@stevenbeach748 Have you tried or is it conjecture? And why would it "seize up"?

@stevenbeach748

Жыл бұрын

@@Peter_Riis_DK Because I know how HVAC compressors work. They are piston pumps and can't compress anything but a gas. It would hydro lock with a liquid. This type of compressor isn't a pump, it's a compressor.

@Peter_Riis_DK

Жыл бұрын

@@stevenbeach748 Hydraulic pumps (eg. on bulldozers and tractors) are piston operated too. The rest is semantics, but never mind - I'd like to see it or hear it from someone who tried. You know, sometimes the theory doesn't fit reality.

@stevenbeach748

Жыл бұрын

@@Peter_Riis_DK Bulldozers and the like use a hyrdrostatic piston pump which is designed to pump a liquid, and as such wont pump a gas. The hydraulic fluid lubricates and seals the pump. It wouldn't do anything if you tried to pump a gas with it. As I said above, the compressor used in the video is a hermetically sealed piston pump that is used in a ton of cooling type devices. They will only pump a gas and will hydro-lock if a liquid is used. It would be exactly the same thing as trying to pump oil with your lawnmower engine. Try that and tell me how far you get. They do make hydrostatic style liquid refrigerant compressors but that isn't what is used in the video. Alternatively, you can spend $21.95 on amazon and get an electric oil change pump rather than build this contraption which would do what you're trying to do.

Where is the people who is about to start complaining and boast about their cars not having a dipstick tube???

Clever idea. The compressor is an issue. I don't see many ppl with water coolers in their homes, so finding them at the end of the driveway is tough. It's only used in offices, gyms, or some hole in the wall restaurants. Also it takes a bit of space in my garage. This main issue is that for your oil change application, you have to change the filter too. Which means you have to get underneath the car and get an oil pan to take the filter out. If you have do all this, then why not just change your oil with the same pan as well? This device really does not save me any time. For a lawn mower, it might be great but for a vehicle, I don't think you can sell the idea. I have an electric lawn mower also so I don't need it. To change or bleed my brakes, it might come in handy but it's not worth the effort to build it to use once every two years. For me at least. I do love your videos though. Thumbs up.

@PMichaels

Жыл бұрын

Lots of vehicles now have topside oil filters. Toyota, which Chris has, has top mounted filters on their motors. Others include Hyundai, Kia, Chevy, Volkswagen, Mercedes, Porsche, BMW, GM, Dodge, and Chrysler just to name a few. This may not apply to your car but it will for many others.

@dchall8

7 ай бұрын

@@PMichaels I have three Hondas and they have the crawl under the car type filters. BUT, I don't feel the need to change the filter with every oil change. I'm going to change the filter every 3rd oil change (synthetic oil only).

@dchall8

7 ай бұрын

I missed the alternate source for the compressor in my first watch of this video. Any refrigerator will have a compressor. I happen to live in a town with five universities. At the end of every semester a portion of their population moves to a new residence. They often leave behind useful stuff including the dorm sized refrigerators, kegerators, (furniture, TVs, etc.).

@urmomsahoe1

4 ай бұрын

My frontiers filter is about 5 inches in from the front bumper. All I have to do is bend down and reach under, no need for jackstands, a jack, or a creeper.