I decided to start doing my own oil changes, because what self-respecting British car owner doesn't, of course, and because I used to do all of my own maintenance and repairs on many of my cars. I did some shopping and bought an electric pump from Eagle Harpy. Today I went to do the oil change, and of course the suction tube from the pump does not fit the extraction tube at the oil fill opening. The suction tube is a hard plastic 6mm tube that is supposed to fit inside the extraction tube on the car. Unfortunately the extraction tube on the car is the same size as the suction tube on the extraction pump, so no joy. No way to force the pump suction tube in the tube on the Jag. Below you can see the actual pump and the extraction tube next to the oil change extraction tube on the car




When I asked Eagle Harpy for help, they said my only option was to return the pump. Has anyone had success with a pump (electric or manual) that is available in the US which fits the 2010 XK X150? Has anyone used the Eagle Harpy successfully, and if so, how did you do it?

2010 XK X150 Convertible

 

See my reply on a different forum, long story short you should have a rubber plug/adapter with the Eagle Harpy which you fit on the end of the plastic tube then plug it around the car's extraction tube.

 

You just need a simple rubber sleeve.

Richard

 

I am a little confused why you would use this method rather than jacking the car up and undoing the sump plug. At some point you may want drop the sump pan replace the gasket and also clean the magnet in the sump to check for any metal filings. A pump may also not do a complete drain and you would be left with old oil and possible particulates and contaminants in it. When I have ine Mot'd I have it done at this time when its on a ramp and they access underneath. I can understand using this for SC oil for example.

 

This question of sump plug vs extraction pump has been debated at great length across several sub-forums over the years, for all modern Jags from around 2009 onwards fitted with the oil extraction tube. So AFAIK that's all Jags fitted with the 3.0 diesel, the AJ133 V8 and the AJ126 V6.
The overwhelming consensus is that the extraction tube method is infinitely easier, quicker and cleaner than the sump plug method, and almost everyone who has ever switched from sump plug to extraction tube will never go back (me included).
The only time those who have switched ever go back to sump plug is when they are getting under the car and removing undertray(s) anyway to check for leaks/problems/damage etc, and to check for comparison the amount of old oil which comes out. It has been well established that both methods remove pretty much the identical amount of oil with maybe just maybe the extraction tube method leaving an extra 100 ml or so behind, which in itself is way less than the oil left in the engine galleries etc.
Bottom line - extraction tube beats sump plug hands down!

 

 

Quicker
Faster
Easier
Cleaner
More efficient
Cheaper
Cooler
Plus, it isn't as simple as 'jacking the car up and undoing the sump plug'. AND, the filter is on top of the engine.

 

If you do not have the rubber adapter, try putting the tube down the dipstick shaft. On my 07, that is my only option.

 

Pet store
Auto parts store
Hardware store
Clothing store
They all have plastic tubes of various sizes that would alleviate the problem. Very inexpensive.

 

I don't think that there is any dipstick shaft on the 5 litre.

Richard

 

That might be a handy little pump for a trans, or diff. service. I had an oemtools fluid extractor that failed after 3 uses, switched to a mityvac.
I wonder if that electric pump could run off a jumper battery pack? maybe side by side in a plastic case?

 

All 4.2L engines have a dipstick. That tube was not designed for extracting motor oil from the crankcase. Oil changes should be done the old-fashioned way, by removing the drain plug in the oil pan.

All 5.0L engines were designed without a conventional dipstick. Oil is removed by attaching an extraction pump (either manual or electric) to the tube under the oil cap.



There are lots of threads with more details and tips on how to DIY oil and filter change. Just search this Forum. Here's a helpful video. Be sure to watch it through to the end for helpful tips.

 

Great looking car Ted!

One of my favorite colors!

Gave up on dirty oil changes decades ago, when I realized it just wasn't worth it!

As a teenager with no $$, oil changes were a regular habit..

 

How about those hydrangea?