Do oil extractors really work?

[tannyo]

I've gotten two different answers.

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[malcolmr18zoy]

Hi Tanny,
Yes, they do work, but it's easier to drain the oil through the drain hole in the pan. They're good for removing excess oil, if your car is over=filled, or for taking gas from your gas tank, but for oil changes, the old method is still the best.
Malcolm

[Steve Simmons]

Those are primarily useful for modern cars that come without a drain plug. For our cars I can't see any real benefit. I agree with Malcolm, easier to just drain out the bottom.

[VWNate1]

The primary issue is : the accumulated sludge doesn't get removed , this is why it's always better to hot drain the sump via the drain plug .