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Originally Posted by Clifton
Lessons Learned:
1. Definitely an DIY job and difficulty drops to a 2 after you've done it once
2. 33K miles may have been early for a fluid change (see photo #5)
3. A candy cane shaped siphon would have reduced the hunt and seek siphon method
4. A ratcheting/14mm Hex combo (homemade) would have saved time threading drain bolt
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I really appreciate your DIY - I used it yesterday.
I made the shepherds hook/candy cane with a wire coat hanger inside some silicone tubing, used with my BMW oil extractor.
I highly recommend the 14mm stubby with a 19mm ratcheting wrench.
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