The 10 Best Fluid Evacuators

Updated December 05, 2018 by Quincy Miller

We spent 27 hours on research, videography, and editing, to review the top choices for this wiki. If you do all your own maintenance on your car, boat, lawnmower, or other vehicles, you'll eventually encounter the need for a quality fluid evacuator. Our selections can drain all manner of liquids from your engine with minimal mess or effort. Even better, the money you save by doing your own oil changes, brake flushing, and coolant exchanges will more than pay for the devices themselves. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to support our work. Skip to the best fluid evacuator on Amazon.

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10. JohnDow Industries Crew Chief

The JohnDow Industries Crew Chief is a stout little machine, as it's made of heavy-duty steel, making it a smart choice for shops filled with busy mechanics. The 7-inch wheels make it easy to move from spot to spot without throwing your back out.

Three oe-style adapters
Sight tube indicates fluid level
Noisy while in operation

Brand	JohnDow Industries
Model	JDI-6EV
Weight	38 pounds
Rating	4.1 / 5.0

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9. Jabsco DIY

The Jabsco DIY hooks up to a boat or car battery with its 6-foot leads and alligator clips, and can drain hot oil in just a few minutes. Everything is stored in the large plastic bucket, making transporting it down to the recycling center as easy as possible.

8-foot suction tube
Leaves little residual oil behind
Struggles with cold fluids

Brand	Jabsco
Model	17850-1012
Weight	7.5 pounds
Rating	3.9 / 5.0

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8. EWK Portable

You don't even need to lift your car off the ground to get the oil out if you have the EWK Portable on hand. It has a special angled spout that lets it get into tight spaces without spilling fluid all over the floor, making cleanup a breeze.

Tube curls up for storage
Sucks liquid out quickly
No markings on cylinder

Brand	EWK
Model	EB0254A
Weight	7.6 pounds
Rating	4.3 / 5.0

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7. Air Power America Topsider

The 12-inch base on the Air Power America Topsider gives the whole thing a stable foundation, so it's unlikely to tip over even if you start to pump vigorously. It's designed for boats, but don't be surprised if you find uses for it all over your garage.

Good for exchanging bilge water
Durable steel holding tank
Works quite slowly

Brand	Airpower America
Model	5060TS
Weight	5.5 pounds
Rating	4.3 / 5.0

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6. Briggs & Stratton 5431K

The Briggs & Stratton 5431K has a large jug with plenty of room for oil, but it's also a bulkier option and can be difficult to squeeze under vehicles with little clearance. Still, it works quickly, so you shouldn't have to be cramped for very long.

Perfect for lawnmowers
Pour spout for easy draining
Lots of elbow grease needed to pump

Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Model	5431K
Weight	1.8 pounds
Rating	4.3 / 5.0

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5. Arksen Drain Tank

If you have a large job in front of you — or if you simply don't like having to empty the container very often — the 20-gallon Arksen Drain Tank is just what the doctor ordered. The height is adjustable, allowing you to bring it up when working on raised vehicles.

Huge 15-inch screened funnel
Fixed wheels and swiveling casters
Regulator is unreliable

Brand	Arksen Drain Tank
Model	002-AU-20024
Weight	37 pounds
Rating	4.0 / 5.0

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4. Mityvac 7201 Plus

The 2.3 gallon reservoir on the Mityvac 7201 Plus gives you more than enough room to drain most consumer machinery, and it's made of a rugged polyethylene, so you can leave the contents inside without worrying about leaks or corrosion.

Easy to switch to dispense mode
Push-release hose connector
Includes three sizes of tubing

Brand	Mityvac
Model	7201
Weight	10.6 pounds
Rating	4.7 / 5.0

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3. OEMTools 24389

You can drain your vehicle of all liquids, not just oil, with the OEMTools 24389. It works well on coolant, power-steering fluid, and water, and can empty out the dipstick tube, thanks to its two specialized adapters that insert directly inside.

Leakproof bottom
Five feet of flex hose
Shutoff valve prevents overflows

Brand	OEMTOOLS
Model	24389
Weight	6.6 pounds
Rating	4.6 / 5.0

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2. Mityvac MVA6851

It's not the largest option, with only a 7-ounce capacity, but the Mityvac MVA6851 can be quite handy in tight spaces. It clamps down on the hose and locks it in place while draining, allowing you to pump with all your might and not worry about the tube popping off.

It is easy to clean
Nondrip stopper cap
Useful for differential maintenance

Brand	Mityvac
Model	MVA6851
Weight	1.3 pounds
Rating	4.8 / 5.0

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1. Mityvac 7300 PneumatiVac

You can use air power to speed up the job with the Mityvac 7300 PneumatiVac. It hooks up to a compressed air canister and can suck up every last drop of fluid in just a few minutes, giving you extra time to spend on more pressing matters (like watching TV).

Universal brake-bleeding adapter
Base-mounted venturi
Long hoses can reach bottoms of pans

Brand	Mityvac
Model	7300
Weight	9.1 pounds
Rating	4.6 / 5.0

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Editor's Notes

December 04, 2018: Given that it's impossible to anticipate whether users want a model suitable for home or professional use, we tried to include options ideal for either application. As such, the selections on the list come in a variety of shapes and sizes, allowing mechanics to find the perfect one for the task at hand.

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Last updated on December 05, 2018 by Quincy Miller

Quincy is a writer who was born in Texas, but moved to Los Angeles to pursue his life-long dream of someday writing a second page to one of his screenplays.

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