In Focus: CTA 15L Fluid Extractor System

Jan. 27, 2022
With this system, shops won't have to turn away customers due to long wait times for simple services such as oil changes because the oil change can be performed virtually anywhere, says the company.

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Application

The CTA Manufacturing 15L Fluid Extractor System, No. 6510, services passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, and light duty trucks with large engines. Use for engine oil, transmission fluid, gear oil, coolant, power steering fluid, brake bleeding, and more. 

Features and benefits 

  • Shops with limited lift availability can perform more oil changes 
  • Easy pour spout for mess-free disposal of fluids after service 
  • Pneumatic option allows for extraction up to 1.8L a minute 
  • Easy to move about throughout the workspace 
  • Metal flip-out foothold for stability while using the extractor to free up both hands 

Selling points

  • Extra-large capacity tank (4 gallons)
  • Easily drain engine oil or transmission fluid directly through the dipstick tube
  • No need to jack-up and crawl under the vehicle to change fluids
  • Dual-use: pneumatic or manual operation
  • Includes three 41” rigid design hoses for oil extraction, plus a 62” brake bleeding hose 

Origin

The 15L Fluid Extractor System was designed to help shops with limited lift availability. With this system, shops won't have to turn away customers due to long wait times for simple services such as oil changes because the oil change can be performed virtually anywhere, says the company.

Manufacturing/engineering specifications 

  • Country of origin: Taiwan
  • Made of steel, aluminum, silicone, and nylon composite
  • Weight: 9 lbs. 

Storage and display

The system is packed in a cardboard box with one unit per package. Placement on the truck is recommended near oil and lube products. 

Suggested retail price

$249

For more information

Contact [email protected].

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