How to extract oil from inside a car?
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To extract oil from inside a car, you should first fill the car's fuel tank and then proceed with the extraction. Here is a partial introduction on oil extraction: Extracting oil on a flat surface: Extracting oil on a flat surface is not very easy. To extract oil from a car, first fill the car's fuel tank, then drive it onto a slope. The steeper the slope, the easier it will be to extract the oil. After parking: Secure the car with the front facing upwards, put the gear in first, and engage the handbrake. Once the car is secured, you can open the fuel tank cap and insert a pre-prepared soft tube into the tank, trying to place it as close to the bottom as possible.
I enjoy tinkering with old cars, and pumping out fuel is something I do quite often. The most common method I use is siphoning: find a clean, long flexible hose, insert one end into the bottom of the fuel tank, and place the other end into an oil container on the ground. Gently suck on the end of the hose with your mouth, and as soon as you feel the fuel is about to flow out, quickly lower the hose—the fuel will then automatically flow into the container. Always remember to do this in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves and a mask, as gasoline fumes are strong and bad for your skin. A transparent flexible hose with an inner diameter of about 1 cm works best; if it's too thin, the flow will be slow, and if it's too thick, it will be difficult to insert into the fuel tank opening. After pumping out the fuel, make sure to tighten the fuel tank cap, and take the waste oil to a recycling station—dumping it illegally is against the law. While DIY can save money, it's best for beginners to keep a fire extinguisher nearby just in case.
