The oil change revolution is here

Built directly into the shop, this permanent system allows technicians to perform quick and efficient topside oil changes without removing skid plates or drain plugs. By eliminating messy steps and streamlining the process, it reduces labor time, prevents costly damage to drain plugs, and improves overall safety.

With dedicated evacuation access at each bay, technicians save time moving equipment, while shops benefit from cleaner workspaces, faster vehicle turnaround, and higher customer satisfaction. The centralized design is the ultimate solution for high-volume operations focused on speed, consistency, and long-term efficiency.

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Underside vs. Topside Oil Changes

Quick lube technicians usually do an oil change underneath the vehicle. They remove the plug, drain the oil, change the filter, and replace the plug from the bottom. Then, they put in new oil from the top.

However, during a topside oil change, the quick lube technician does most of the work from above the engine. He or she will use a fluid evacuator to remove the old oil then pour in new oil. However, he or she may still have to go under the car to change the oil filter.

Why Quick Lube Technicians Are Doing Topside Oil Changes

Quick lube technicians can avoid problems associated with drain plugs when they perform topside oil changes. They don’t have to worry about potentially damaging a drain plug or dealing with another shop’s screwup from a previous service.

Cars with skid plates make oil changes more difficult because quick lube technicians have to remove them to get to the oil drain plugs. A topside oil change alleviates this issue and can save a significant amount of time. Plus, newer European vehicles don’t even have drain plugs anymore.

How Fluid Evacuators Help Quick Lube Technicians Change Oil

With a fluid evacuator on hand, quick lube technicians can service any vehicle coming into the bay. They don’t have to turn away business because they’re limited to traditional oil change methods that require going underneath a car in a pit.

Auto shop technicians can also benefit from fluid extractors. If all the lifts are busy, they can easily change the oil of a vehicle topside without waiting until one of those areas to free up before turning away the customer.

Knowing they have this equipment on hand means they never have to turn down an oil change because of a troublesome oil plug, lack of an oil plug, or busy bays.