Abstract: A manifold assembly for use in conjunction with a servicing apparatus for exchanging fluid between a serviceable automobile component and new and used fluid tanks and including a rigid manifold body with a fluid circuit defining a plurality of pathways connecting a plurality of ports whereby fluid is directed through the fluid circuit and ports by selectively operating first and second valves and circulated using a common pump to exchange fluid, recirculate fluid, and drain both the used and new fluid tanks as desired.

Abstract: A portable fluid transfer conduit is disclosed having an elongated flexible conduit having an inlet and outlet port. A coupling is postured at the inlet port for receiving fluid from a fluid source such as prelubrication pump. A flow control member is located at the discharge end which includes an activator for controlling the flow of fluid. The flow control member may include a handheld pump where the fluid source does not have a powered flow.

Abstract: A servicing apparatus for exchanging fluid between a serviceable automobile component and new and used fluid tanks and including a manifold with a fluid circuit defining a plurality of pathways connecting a plurality of ports whereby fluid is directed through the fluid circuit and ports by selectively operating first and second valves and circulated using a common pump to exchange fluid, recirculate fluid, and drain both the used and new fluid tanks as desired.

Abstract: An apparatus for enhancing the efficacy of an engine oil change includes an oil filter adapter positioned in sandwiched relation between an oil filter housing of an engine and an oil filter. A plurality of outlets formed in the oil filter adapter is in fluid communication with the oil filter inlet and with the oil filter housing. An air inlet formed in the oil filter adapter is in fluid communication with a source of compressed air so that when compressed air is admitted into the air inlet, the compressed air flows through the oil filter housing opening and into the oil pan. The compressed air dislodges residue from an oil pump screen when the engine is not running, dislodges residue from interior walls of the oil pan after the engine has been operated and shut down, and purges dirty oil and residue when dirty oil is drained from the oil pan.

Abstract: A new type of plug incorporating a normally closed valve for draining oil from an oil pan of a car engine, wherein the normally closed valve is incorporated in a through hole provided as an oil draining path in a bolt type member fixed to the oil pan, an oil draining dedicated jig is assembled to the plug so as to open the normally closed valve in order to drain the oil contained in the oil pan by sucking it with a negative pressure, a movable valve disc member installed in the through hole is installed so that it is engaged with a valve seat provided near the outer end part of the through hole by a coiled spring so as to form the normally closed valve, and the tip end of the plug is made flush generally with the internal surface of the oil pan so as to prevent any structure from projecting toward the inside.

Abstract: a flexible, bag-like, receptacle for use when removing a vehicle oil filter. The receptacle has a body which is larger at the open upper end to receive the filter and to catch drips and spills. After the filter is removed by grasping the exterior of the receptacle and contained filter, the contents may be sealed for disposal. In one embodiment, the receptacle has an integrally formed glove or mitt.

Abstract: An apparatus for permitting the draining of liquid such as oil from a small internal combustion engine is provided. The apparatus consists of two separate components so as to allow for its easy use and inexpensive manufacture. Additionally, the apparatus is constructed so as to not to require costly or complex valve assemblies so as to remove the potential for leaking and associated undesirable effects.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of flushing the brake system of a vehicle by administering new brake fluid to the master cylinder under pressure while at the same time suctioning with a clear wand old brake fluid from a particular bleeder valve on the vehicle with all the remaining valves closed. Once the particular valve has been adequately bled, new brake fluid will be seen coming out of the valve through the clear wand, and the valve should be closed. This procedure is repeated for each of the remaining valves one at a time until all of the bleeder valves on the vehicle have been bled. Ideally, the first valve selected should be the one furthest from the master cylinder and the last valve selected should be the one closest to the master cylinder.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a wheeled cart, and mounted on the wheeled cart a plurality of containers placed in adjacent upright attitudes. A support framework engages the wheeled cart and further provides a support framework engaging an operator's panel with operator's controls. A suction developing device, pressure developing device, conduit switching device, and conduit manifolding device, are enabled for acting together to apply vacuum and pressure exertion on fluids for driving such fluids between the containers and an automotive radiator through a system of conduits.

Abstract: There is disclosed an oil pan assembly (10) including an oil pan (12) having a first mating surface (14) and an engine component (16) having a second mating surface (18). The engine component (16) is adhesively bonded to the oil pan (12) with an adhesive (22).

Abstract: A system and method for removing liquids from engines, the system including first and second liquid storage tanks that are disposed for serial flow therebetween, a pressure source, and a vacuum source. The first liquid storage tank is continuously connected to the vacuum source, while the second liquid storage tank is alternatively connected to either the vacuum source, during filling, or the pressure source, during draining. Opening and closing the valves is controlled in response to sensed liquid levels in the tanks.

Abstract: An adapter connects different sized conduits to a radiator, where each conduit has an open end configured differently than the open ends of the other conduits. The adapter includes a body member having a cavity therein, with a connection member having one end extending from the body member to be attached to a coupling member and another end in communication with the cavity. A passageway extends between these ends. Tubular inserts are individually and independently coupled to one sized conduit. Each insert has a first end sized to fit snug within the cavity and a second opposed end sized to fit within an open end of one of the conduits.

Abstract: A combined oil drain and fill apparatus includes an oil supply container, oil waste container, supply pump, waste pump, supply check valve, waste check valve, Y-connector, and oil hose. One end of the supply pump is connected to the supply container and the other end is connected to the supply check valve. One end of the waste pump is connected to the waste container and the other end is connected to the waste check valve. The Y-connector has two inlets and one outlet. The supply and waste check valves are connected to the inlets of the Y-connector and the oil hose is connected to the outlet of the Y-connector. The supply and waste check valves may be replaced with a supply shut-off valve and a waste shut-off valve.

Abstract: A construction is provided in which a drain hole 4 provided with internal threads 3 in a Mg alloy oil pan 1 is closed with a screw-type plug body 5 constituted by a metal other than Mg and Mg alloy. The plug body 5 has a threaded shank 6 screwed into the drain hole 4 and an enlarged end 7 having a diameter larger than that of the threaded shank 6. A corrosion preventing plate 14 fitted on the threaded shank 6 via a threaded shank passing hole 15 is disposed between a washer 11 of the enlarged end 7 and a peripheral portion 13 of an opening of the drain hole 4 which corresponds to the washer 11 so that there is provided an electrical insulation between the washer 11 and the peripheral portion 13 of the opening. The corrosion preventing plate 14 has a plurality of annular sealing projections on both sides thereof which are arranged in a concentric fashion about the threaded shank passing hole 15 so as to bite into the peripheral portion 13 of the opening and the washer 11.

Abstract: An oil pumping device includes an oil storage tank. An upright pump is installed between the upper cover and lower cover of the oil storage tank. The interior of the pump is installed with a piston and a unidirectional air inlet valve. The outer peripheral surface of the oil storage tank has a recess. The recess has an air inlet hole which is hollowed radially. Therefore, when the piston rod is pulled upwards or downwards repeatedly, the oil in the oil tank can be absorbed to the oil storage tank.

Abstract: An adapter connects different sized conduits to a radiator, where each conduit has an open end configured differently than the open ends of the other conduits. The adapter includes a body member having a cavity therein, with a connection member having one end extending from the body member to be attached to a coupling member and another end in communication with the cavity. A passageway extends between these ends. Tubular inserts are individually and independently coupled to one sized conduit. Each insert has a first end sized to fit snug within the cavity and a second opposed end sized to fit within an open end of one of the conduits.

Abstract: Apparatus and method of replacing old fluid in a transmission system by feeding clean fluid into the system from a clean fluid tank using a pump and draining the old fluid into a waste tank and using a processor to monitor the clean fluid pressure in the clean tank and the old fluid pressure in the waste tank and adjusting the pump's speed using the processor such that the old fluid is drained at substantially the same rate as the clean fluid is fed.

Abstract: A portable suction device for removing liquid from an engine includes a plastic tank including a pump aperture for enabling removal of air or gases from the tank and a receiving aperture for receiving a liquid or gas from an engine. The suction device includes a pump apparatus for creating a negative pressure in the plastic tank. The pump apparatus includes a metal cylindrical tube, a plastic piston surrounded by the cylindrical tube, a metal piston rod having an end secured to the piston and a pump handle secured to the other end of the piston rod. A plastic support bracket supports a first end of the cylindrical tube adjacent the pump handle by securing the tube to a protrusion at a top end of the tank. A pump support cap receives the second end of the cylindrical tube for securing the tube at the pump aperture of the plastic tank. Due to the arrangement of the cylindrical tube above the plastic tank, the cylindrical tube functions as a portable suction device handle for carrying the plastic tank.

Abstract: A distributed system for draining and filling oil reservoirs in engines includes an electrically powered reversible pump, a relocated oil filter, a shutoff valve and a plurality of hoses to direct oil through the pump and valve to drain or fill the engine. The pump, valve and oil filter are located remote from each other preferably adjacent the top of the engine to be readily accessible from above without lifting the vehicle.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing solenoid valve includes a plunger tube that forms an inlet orifice and an outlet orifice. A plunger that forms a fluid chamber is slidably disposed within the plunger tube. The plunger is movable between a fluid fill configuration, wherein the fluid chamber communicates with the inlet orifice to allow the fluid chamber to be filled and a fluid dump configuration, wherein the fluid chamber communicates with the outlet orifice to allow the fluid chamber to be emptied. The fluid dispensing solenoid valve is used to dispense a very accurate quantity of fluid in very controllable manner.

Abstract: A system for periodically maintaining non-fuel fluids required for proper performance by various apparatus and for reporting non-fuel fluid maintenance action taken. Maintenance systems include means for replacing, replenishing or renewing non-fuel fluids or renewing non-fuel fluid filters. Reporting systems include means for communicating information between on- and off-apparatus sub-systems and for generating reports that document non-fuel fluid maintenance actions taken.

Abstract: An automatic oil changing apparatus for an automatic transmission is disclosed.

Abstract: An improved dry sump oil system includes a removable oil reservoir. An oil filter is integrated into the oil reservoir and acts to filter the oil being delivered through a supply line to the engine. Preferably, an electric oil pump is mounted within the supply line. The oil reservoir is removable as a unit, such that the oil can be easily recycled.

Abstract: A lubrication system for supplying a portion of the engine lubricant to one or more gear devices driven thereby and return to the engine independent of whether the gear devices are being driven at the time. Thus even when the engine is idling engine lubricant is circulated through the gear devices to maintain the temperature of the lubricant circulating through the gear devices within a relatively narrow temperature range. Also, the lubricant level within the gear devices will be maintained without the need for inspection of the gear devices as long as the engine lubricant level is regularly checked and maintained either manually or automatically. Further, by changing the engine lubricant at regular service intervals or using an automated lubricant change system, the quality and level of the lubricant in the gear devices is also maintained.

Abstract: An oil replacement assembly includes a housing in which a plurality of circuits and gauges are incorporated therein. An inner one-way valve is arranged between a first connecting port and a third connecting port of a 9-way valve, while a second inner one-way valve is arranged between a second connecting port and a fourth connecting port of the 9-way valve. An eighth connecting port of said 9-way valve is connected to the first connecting port, and is further connected to a dual-3-way valve. A fifth connecting port and a second connecting port are connected to another port of the dual-3-way valve, while another port of the dual-3-way valve is connected to a sixth connecting port of the 9-way valve. Wherein when the first connecting port and the second connecting port are incorrectly connected, contaminated oil received in the second connecting port will be redirected back to the first connecting port.

Abstract: This invention provides a fluid system for exchanging used hydraulic fluid with fresh hydraulic fluid in an accessed hydraulic circuit. One particular application provides an exchange apparatus for exchanging fluids of the type found in motor vehicle hydraulic circuits. The exchange apparatus may utilize pressurized spent fluid flow as a fluid power medium to activate the auto-replenishing fluid exchanger system to replace the spent fluid with fresh fluid at equalized flow rates. Alternatively, the exchange apparatus may utilize pressurize fresh fluid as a fluid power medium to activate the exchange system. Additional power may be supplied by an external boost pump to supplement the flow of fluid.

Abstract: Provided is a method and an apparatus for loading a tank with brake fluid in an air-free manner which is accomplished by providing a flexible diaphragm in a tank and vacuuming air out underneath the diaphragm to draw new fluid into the tank so that it can be loaded for use in pressurized flushing of brake systems on vehicles. Another aspect of the method and apparatus is an indicator on the top of the tank which warns the user when the tank is almost out of new brake fluid in order to avoid the problem in the prior art systems of running out of new brake fluid during the flushing process.

Abstract: A substantially sputtering-free low-profile low-restriction drain valve is used with a fluid reservoir having a drain opening. The drain valve comprises a valve body, a cap and at least one perforation-sealing member. The valve body has a tubular shank installed in the drain opening and defining a fluid ingress, and a tubular head portion generally coaxial with the tubular shank and defining a chamber in communication with the fluid ingress and having a cross sectional area larger than a cross sectional area of the fluid ingress. The tubular head portion comprises an inner transverse wall extending across the chamber and comprising at least one fluid flow perforation, and a distal end opposite to the shank. The cap is movably assembled to the distal end of the tubular head portion between open and closed positions. This cap defines a fluid egress which, in the open position of the cap, is in communication with the perforation to permit draining of fluid from the reservoir.

Abstract: Apparatus and method of replacing old fluid in a transmission system by feeding clean fluid into the system from a clean fluid tank using a pump and draining the old fluid into a waste tank and using a processor to monitor the clean fluid pressure in the clean tank and the old fluid pressure in the waste tank and adjusting the pump's speed using the processor such that the old fluid is drained at substantially the same rate as the clean fluid is fed.

Abstract: Device for precise replacement of liquid has boundaries for one incoming liquid or more and one exiting liquid or more, and one pressure-transmitting barrier or more. The device may be augmented by a makeup contrivance or be for makeup alone. The device can include or be provided with one or more of the following: multiple units of the device; delivery of multiple, separate liquids; various rates of replacement; topping up of expended liquids and/or their additives; use of vacuum force from operation of the mechanism to induce replacement; and/or use of pneumatic, hydraulic and/or mechanical actuated force to induce replacement. Examples of pressure-transmitting barriers are a simple piston; a multi-part, expansible piston; one diaphragm or more; one flexible bag or more; and combinations thereof. Liquid can be replaced during normal operation of the mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus for receiving a fluid, such as degraded oil, from an oil filter to be replaced, removably mounted on an engine, during removal of the oil filter, the apparatus including a housing defining a receptacle adapted to receive the fluid; and a securing member mounted on the housing for releasibly attaching the housing to the oil filter in receiving relation to the fluid during removal of the oil filter.

Abstract: As an oil supply station system to be equipped with an oil supply apparatus having an oil supply guiding apparatus adapted for items of setup of an oil supply operation guide to be clearly indicated at a single point, with an increased visibility of an operation button and facilitated confirmation, and to be low of installation cost and facile of changing process, there is provided one constituted with: a plurality of oil supply apparatuses (10) standing within a site of an oil supply station, and each respectively having at a body case (11) thereof an oil supply mechanism adapted for a client to render as own services an oil supply setup and oil supply work, and a touch-panel indicator (27) for indicating an oil supply guide, and having a printer (28) for recording a change on an oil supply slip for oil supply payable in cash; a change payer (6)disposed in a vicinity of a building of an office of the oil supply station, for reading the oil supply slip to discharge a change; and a POS terminal (5) connected i

Abstract: An oil replacement assembly includes a housing in which a plurality of circuits and gauges are incorporated therein. An inner one-way valve is arranged between a first connecting port and a third connecting port of a 9-way valve, while a second inner one-way valve is arranged between a second connecting port and a fourth connecting port of the 9-way valve. An eighth connecting port of said 9-way valve is connected to the first connecting port, and is further connected to a dual-3-way valve. A fifth connecting port and a second connecting port are connected to another port of the dual-3-way valve, while another port of the dual-3-way valve is connected to a sixth connecting port of the 9-way valve. Wherein when the first connecting port and the second connecting port are incorrectly connected, contaminated oil received in the second connecting port will be redirected back to the first connecting port.

Abstract: A transmission fluid conditioning apparatus and method for facilitating the conduction of a transmission coolant flow test includes the provision of a fluid receptacle in the form of an open ended container having a internal volume for receiving a test amount of transmission coolant fluid. At least the transmission fluid flow filter is prestored within the fluid receptacle to facilitate use of the fluid receptacle in conducting a coolant flow test each time the transmission filter is replaced on a vehicle. Filter installation connection components including at least one of a hose, hose clamp and hose fitting, may also be prestored within the container. A closure lid is removably mountable over the open end of the container. Indicia are formed on the fluid receptacle for indicating good and bad coolant flow tests by the fluid level within the receptacle within a predetermined test time period.

Abstract: In the coolant circulating apparatus for supplying a coolant in a tank to a heat load connected to the tank through a feed pipe and a return pipe in a circulating manner to cool the heat load, the coolant building up in the feed pipe, the heat load, and the return pipe is caused to flow back into the tank and recovered by supplying compressed gas from a compressed gas supply source into the feed pipe through a recovery gas duct when operation of the apparatus is completed and changes in a liquid level in the tank caused by supply and recovery of the coolant to and from the heat load are absorbed by supplying or discharging compressed gas from and into a liquid level regulating gas duct into and from a liquid level regulating chamber to thereby push the coolant out from the liquid level regulating chamber or cause the coolant to flow into the liquid level regulating chamber.

Abstract: Devices for emptying a container of viscous fluid in an ambient medium where there exists an atmosphere under pressure and a force of gravity. The device of the invention is essentially characterized by the fact that it comprises a receptacle 1 having a main volume 2 comprising top and bottom portions 3 and 4 and in which a separation wall 5 defines two secondary volumes 6 and 7, an orifice 8 made through the wall 5 to put the two secondary volumes 6 and 7 into communication, and opening out into the secondary volume 7 in the top portion 3 of the main volume, a pump 10 mounted to co-operate with the receptacle 1, its suction inlet 11 being in the volume 6 and its outlet 12 opening out to the outside 13 of the receptacle 1, a tube 14, and means 17 for mounting the tube 14 in association with the receptacle 1 so that its outlet opening 16 is situated in the secondary volume 7 and its inlet opening 15 lies outside the receptacle 1.

Abstract: Apparatus and method of replacing old fluid in a transmission system by feeding clean fluid into the system from a clean fluid tank using a pump and draining the old fluid into a waste tank and using a processor to monitor the clean fluid pressure in the clean tank and the old fluid pressure in the waste tank and adjusting the pump's speed using the processor such that the old fluid is drained at substantially the same rate as the clean fluid is fed.

Abstract: An improved system for changing the fluid of vehicular automatic transmissions and the like, which has the capability to provide a complete fluid exchange faster and with less usage of fresh fluid in a manner that is easier to operate. This is accomplished by the system's unique capability to extract used fluid and replace it with fresh fluid at a faster, balanced rate than before possible in prior art. This is accomplished by decreasing or removing restriction from the exhausting of the used fluid and introducing fresh fluid at more than one locus. The unique, novel capability of the invention to use a dual use pan access tube to combine a static change with a dynamic change, and to introduce fresh fluid into the transmission from two different loci instead of one as in all prior art, allows the fluid exchange to be completed in a shorter time with less use of fluid.

Abstract: Fluid changing in an automatic transmission by opening the cooler line and draining used fluid, at the flow of normal circulation, out of the cooler line from the transmission into a drain receptacle for receiving used fluid and simultaneously supplying fresh fluid, from a pressurized supply receptacle into the cooler return line to the transmission at a similar controlled rate that is equal or greater than the rate of flow of the used fluid into the drain receptacle.

Abstract: A module (13a) for the lubricating oil circuit of an internal combustion engine or some other type of working machine is proposed, which comprises at least an oil supply (14) that can be exchanged or replaced together with the unit (13a). Valves (24) prevent oil from flowing out of the unit during the exchange. This enables a reliable oil change to be achieved. The module can be equipped with additional functional elements such as a filter element (23), an oil pump (26), a supplemental centrifuge (29), an additive reservoir (31) and/or various sensors (S1, S2).

Abstract: An apparatus for removing used transmission fluid from an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle wherein a cylindrical reservoir having a rotating wand therein for dividing the reservoir into two chambers, said first chamber being connected to the transmission fluid outlet of the transmission and said second chamber being connected to the fluid input of a transmission fluid cooler wherein the second chamber is initially filled with fresh fluid forcing the wand toward the first chamber and wherein the fluid exiting the transmission due to the pump in the transmission fills the first chamber and forces the wand to rotate to expel fresh fluid form the second chamber into the cooler and the transmission.

Abstract: An oil lift drain includes a molded plastic container with a projecting upward centerline spout connected by a hollow handle to the interior of the container. Two telescoping tubes are fitted within and project from the spout and include adjustable brackets or clamps. A funnel is supported on top of the adjustable tubes.

Abstract: An oil fill tube for an internal combustion engine, the engine including an oil sump contained therein. The oil fill tube is axially flexible, and includes an extendable and contractable accordion section intennediate first and second ends, the first end sealingly affixed to a fill hole in the engine housing such that oil may be filled through the oil fill tube into the oil sump. The flexible, extendable, and contractable accordion section of the oil fill tube allows a single oil fill tube to be used with a variety of differently sized engines, and also dampens relative vibration between the crankcase and shroud of the engine housing to reduce tension on the fitting between oil fill tube and crankcase and to prevent oil leakage therethrough from the oil sump. A variety of fittings between oil fill tube and crankcase provide a secure, leak-resistant connection therebetween.

Abstract: Method and apparatus, for servicing engine cooling systems, including a service inlet, a vacuum pump, a two-way solenoid interposed between the vacuum pump and the service inlet, a service outlet, a disposal hose, a new fluid tank, a pressure pump interposed between the service outlet and the new fluid tank, a three-way solenoid interposed between the service outlet and the two-way solenoid, a low-level trigger mechanism, a flow control relief valve and other elements to enhance various modes of operation. The apparatus is capable of performing various operations, including close-loop fluid cycle, fluid vacuum, fluid top-off, fluid exchange and fluid flow control.

Abstract: A combined oil drain and fill apparatus includes an oil supply container, oil waste container, supply pump, waste pump, supply check valve, waste check valve, Y-connector, and oil hose. One end of the supply pump is connected to the supply container and the other end is connected to the supply check valve. One end of the waste pump is connected to the waste container and the other end is connected to the waste check valve. The Y-connector has two inlets and one outlet. The supply and waste check valves are connected to the inlets of the Y-connector and the oil hose is connected to the outlet of the Y-connector. The supply and waste check valves may be replaced with a supply shut-off valve and a waste shut-off valve.

Abstract: This invention provides a fluid system for exchanging used hydraulic fluid with fresh hydraulic fluid in an accessed hydraulic circuit. One particular application provides an exchange apparatus for exchanging fluids of the type found in motor vehicle hydraulic circuits. The exchange apparatus may utilize pressurized spent fluid flow as a fluid power medium to activate the auto-replenishing fluid exchanger system to replace the spent fluid with fresh fluid at equalized flow rates. Alternatively, the exchange apparatus may utilize pressurize fresh fluid as a fluid power medium to activate the exchange system. Additional power may be supplied by an external boost pump to supplement the flow of fluid.

Abstract: A fluid catch device is adapted to prevent spills when used during removal of a drain plug located in an area of limited access. The fluid catch device is particularly well-suited for use on motorcycles or other vehicles wherein access to an engine fluid drain plug is limited by a glide plate or other obstruction. The fluid catch device comprises an elongated fluid receptacle, a fluid port, and a tool tube. The fluid receptacle has an open end and an opposite end. The fluid port is in fluid communication with the fluid receptacle and is adapted to drain fluid from the fluid receptacle. The tool tube extends at least from the opposite end of the fluid receptacle toward the open end of the fluid receptacle. The tool tube has a proximal end that opens outside of the opposite end of the fluid receptacle and a distal end directed toward the open end of the fluid receptacle. The tool tube is adapted to receive a drain plug loosening tool.

Abstract: Device for precise replacement of liquid has boundaries for one incoming liquid or more and one exiting liquid or more, and one pressure-transmitting barrier or more. The device may be augmented by a makeup contrivance or be for makeup alone. The device can include or be provided with one or more of the following: multiple units of the device; delivery of multiple, separate liquids; various rates of replacement; topping up of expended liquids and/or their additives; use of vacuum force from operation of the mechanism to induce replacement; and/or use of pneumatic, hydraulic and/or mechanical actuated force to induce replacement. Examples of pressure-transmitting barriers are a simple piston; a multi-part, expansible piston; one diaphragm or more; one flexible bag or more; and combinations thereof. Liquid can be replaced during normal operation of the mechanism.

Abstract: An improved system for changing the fluid of vehicular automatic transmissions and the like, which has the capability to provide a complete fluid exchange faster and with less usage of fresh fluid in a manner that is easier to operate. This is accomplished by the system's unique capability to extract used fluid and replace it with fresh fluid at a faster, balanced rate than before possible in prior art. This is accomplished by decreasing or removing restriction from the exhausting of the used fluid and introducing fresh fluid at more than one locus. The unique, novel capability of the invention to use a dual use pan access tube to combine a static change with a dynamic change, and to introduce fresh fluid into the transmission from two different loci instead of one as in all prior art, allows the fluid exchange to be completed in a shorter time with less use of fluid.

Abstract: A portable suction device for removing liquid from an engine includes a plastic tank including a pump aperture for enabling removal of air or gases from the tank and a receiving aperture for receiving a liquid or gas from an engine. The suction device includes a pump apparatus for creating a negative pressure in the plastic tank. The pump apparatus includes a metal cylindrical tube, a plastic piston surrounded by the cylindrical tube, a metal piston rod having an end secured to the piston and a pump handle secured to the other end of the piston rod. A plastic support bracket supports a first end of the cylindrical tube adjacent the pump handle by securing the tube to a protrusion at a top end of the tank. A pump support cap receives the second end of the cylindrical tube for securing the tube at the pump aperture of the plastic tank. Due to the arrangement of the cylindrical tube above the plastic tank, the cylindrical tube functions as a portable suction device handle for carrying the plastic tank.