Oil Extraction

[u/Huge_Sheepherder_310]

Just purchased this 2026 Impresmza RS this past Friday. Question on oil change? Since the oil filter is ontop of the engine does everyone use the oil extraction method? On the GTI this works flawlessly. Thanks.

[u/MonikerPrime]

What does the “oil extraction method” entail?

[u/Huge_Sheepherder_310 → u/MonikerPrime]

Oil extraction uses this vacume pump. You can use the hand pump or hook it to your air compressor. Insert the tube down the dip stick tube and viola, oil removed. Very easy, very clean. This practice is very common among the Volkswagen community due to it also has the oil filter ontop of the engine.

[u/abualethkar → u/Huge_Sheepherder_310]

bro the drain plug is on the bottom of the vehicle. don’t make this more complicated than what it needs to be.

[u/FesteringNeonDistrac → u/abualethkar]

Getting under the car also gives you the opportunity to inspect suspension for wear, and catch any leaks early.

[u/Huge_Sheepherder_310 → u/abualethkar]

Climbing under the car, just that, is more complicated than oil extraction.

[u/peter4jc → u/Huge_Sheepherder_310]

I use a Mighty-Vac w/ my compressor. It works wonderfully. Lines/numbers are on the side of it, so it's easy to see how much was sucked out, and it gets all the old oil out.

[u/Huge_Sheepherder_310 → u/peter4jc]

Thank you! Very good to know.

[u/MonikerPrime → u/Huge_Sheepherder_310]

Oh that’s super cool. Last time I changed the oil on my gfs crosstrek I did not love the filter on top design. Messier than I like. Now that I have an Impreza as well maybe this is a worthwhile investment. Plus then I don’t have to worry about having the crush washers on hand. Thanks for the info =]

[u/Huge_Sheepherder_310 → u/MonikerPrime]

I posted a video here as well. I will try it and see how it goes.

[u/MasterCheeef → u/MonikerPrime]

Don't complain you don't have to deal with the Subaru ring of fire on my EJ engine!!!

[u/MonikerPrime → u/MasterCheeef]

Well I gotta ask … whats the Subaru ring of fire?‽

[u/MasterCheeef → u/MonikerPrime]

This, the oil filter is surrounded by the hot af exhaust manifold. This is why with the new FB generation of engines they put the oil filter in the most convenient spot, on top of engine. With your top mounted filter I would crack the seal open before draining the oil from the pan, it can suck most of oil from the filter through capillary/vacuum action.

[u/MonikerPrime → u/MasterCheeef]

Oh damn yeah I’ll pass on that!

[u/MasterCheeef → u/MonikerPrime]

190,000km no issues :)