Anyone ever use this oil drain valve?

[GT BMW E30]

I stripped my oil drain plug last week. I started talking with my cousin he told me about this oil drain valve. This seem to be a good idea so you will never strip the pan/drain plug anymore and will make changing the oil easy. Also heard their is one with a hose adapter which will be a plus if you have a skid plate. Wanted to know have anyone used these or want do they think. Being that I stripped the pan or the drain plug most likely I will have to call them to see if they have a 12.5-1.5 drain plug.

http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/

[lennon]

how did you strip it

[b*saint]

No but use a small pipe wrench and turn counter clockwise.

[GT BMW E30]

used a rubber washer. I did not even get to tighten/put any strength to it and it stripped. I was amazed.

how did you strip it

[psyber_0ptix]

i've used 3 fumoto valves on past cars; they work great but I never used the fiber washers included.

depending on the depth of the threads a lot of subaru people have to file down the last three threads or make a small groove to make sure all the oil drains. If you can get a spring clip for security to place over the valve it's beneficial but not neccesary you can use a small hose clamp. The first one I ever used was so hard i had to open it with a needle nose plier, not really a bad thing. at least it wont open and dump all your oil if something bumps it.

...if that happens you probably have something bigger to worry about.

[GT BMW E30]

I am going to get the one with the nipple so I can use a hose.

[Kershaw]

there was a thread about these on rx8club, apparently a lot of them use it and have had a great experience with it.

[psyber_0ptix]

I am going to get the one with the nipple so I can use a hose.

just make sure there's enough clearance and doesn't hang too far down. You don't want it clipping over any obstacles

[idanity]

if its made of plastic, remember that oil gets hot, and it will heat/ cool over and over.

plastic does have a shelf life before it gets brittle, so maybe buy a few of em, and replace them every 4 years w/timing belt
just an idea.

[psyber_0ptix]

if its made of plastic, remember that oil gets hot, and it will heat/ cool over and over.

plastic does have a shelf life before it gets brittle, so maybe buy a few of em, and replace them every 4 years w/timing belt
just an idea.

the fumoto's are metal

[bejbis]

Fram makes something similar, it runs about 20$. You screw in the main part of it into the oil pan and a hose with a special fitting screws onto that that will drain the oil. It looks a little lower profile than the fumotos.

http://forums.fourtitude.com/zerothread?id=4147371

[Rennsport]

I have experience with the fram fittings, they work well and have a cap to keep dirt and grime out.

[idanity]

the fumoto's are metal

mybad,
i didn't even hit the link
they do look good.

[GT BMW E30]

That looks good. With all these designs the only thing is does it drain the same as removing drain plug. Not leaving more oil behind.

Fram makes something similar, it runs about 20$. You screw in the main part of it into the oil pan and a hose with a special fitting screws onto that that will drain the oil. It looks a little lower profile than the fumotos.



http://forums.fourtitude.com/zerothread?id=4147371

[weaksauce]

i've used the fram ones before as well.
worked good.