A vacuum pump is a powerhouse machine that removes air, gases, moisture, and contaminants from a system to create a clean environment for refrigerants. These efficient and powerful machines need clean ...

Within a system is not the only place where moisture can impede evacuation efficiency — high moisture content in your vacuum pump oil considerably reduces your pump’s ability to pull a deep vacuum ...

Removing and resealing the vacuum pump on the 12-valve 5.9L engine technically isn’t too tall a task, but still, it does take a little know-how to get the job done quickly.

An oil extractor pump might seem like a big investment for a DIY mechanic, but it's a straightforward machine that works exactly as advertised.

Adding the Star vacuum pump system to the engine required a little fabrication to mount the Star intake/exhaust tank. The Star tank acts as an air/oil separator on the intake side and a puke tank ...

3. Probe If you drain oil via the dipstick tube, look for a pump with the largest-diameter suction wand that will fit the dipstick tube’s inside diameter. 4. Capacity If the pump is supplied with a ...

Back in February 2021, an increasing number of warranty claims regarding damage to the oil/vacuum pump were a little worrisome for the North American branch of BMW. The automaker reviewed these ...