Installed drain Plug Without Gasket.
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Use a new washer or make sure the old one is good and the proper size. I have a magnetic drain plug on my M3 and used a washer that was fine with the stock plug but too large for the magnetic drainplugs head. I developed a slow but consistent leak. I thought it was a gasket but turned out to be oil getting past the washer. Installed a new washer and the problem was solved.
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My drain plug is sailor proof; it has the gasket built in.
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You could have gotten a Fumoto with a nipple if using a hose would be advantageous.
It already sticks too far down with out the nipple.
The fumoto sticks down twice as far as my sure drain. If it had the nipple, make that 4 times.
Here is a photo of the valve. Thank goodness that the car has 8 inches plus of ground clearance.
Bill
You could have gotten a Fumoto with a nipple if using a hose would be advantageous.
It already sticks too far down with out the nipple.
The fumoto sticks down twice as far as my sure drain. If it had the nipple, make that 4 times.
Here is a photo of the valve. Thank goodness that the car has 8 inches plus of ground clearance.
Bill
Originally Posted By: LexusAussie
You guys should consider one of these
http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/
That is what we are talking about.
See this part ;
"formally known as fumotovalve.com.
We are same company and same operation!!
Authorized on-line distributor of Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve "
Bill
You guys should consider one of these
http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/
That is what we are talking about.
See this part ;
"formally known as fumotovalve.com.
We are same company and same operation!!
Authorized on-line distributor of Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve "
Bill
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Originally Posted By: LexusAussie
You guys should consider one of these
http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/
$31.95 is a little steep. I need the adapter - plus I would like to attach a hose on the nipple.
You guys should consider one of these
http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/
$31.95 is a little steep. I need the adapter - plus I would like to attach a hose on the nipple.
Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
Originally Posted By: LexusAussie
You guys should consider one of these
http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/
$31.95 is a little steep. I need the adapter - plus I would like to attach a hose on the nipple.
Seems pretty cheap to me if you amortise the cost over the life of the vehicle. PS. They are a lot more expensive in Australia
Originally Posted By: LexusAussie
You guys should consider one of these
http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/
$31.95 is a little steep. I need the adapter - plus I would like to attach a hose on the nipple.
Seems pretty cheap to me if you amortise the cost over the life of the vehicle. PS. They are a lot more expensive in Australia
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Originally Posted By: LexusAussie
Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
Originally Posted By: LexusAussie
You guys should consider one of these
http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/
$31.95 is a little steep. I need the adapter - plus I would like to attach a hose on the nipple.
Seems pretty cheap to me if you amortise the cost over the life of the vehicle. PS. They are a lot more expensive in Australia
This looks like the same Fumoto Valve that sold for half that price in the past.
Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
Originally Posted By: LexusAussie
You guys should consider one of these
http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/
$31.95 is a little steep. I need the adapter - plus I would like to attach a hose on the nipple.
Seems pretty cheap to me if you amortise the cost over the life of the vehicle. PS. They are a lot more expensive in Australia
This looks like the same Fumoto Valve that sold for half that price in the past.
Fumoto is nicest to use, but in situations where it will stick down and possibly catch on something, I prefer the low profile of Sure Drain. Sure drain has a very clean look and low profile.
while on the subject, whats the best gasket material? copper,aluminum, or nylon?
i caved in and bought 5 nylon washers for $2 instead of the 2 copper washers for $2, i figure they should be fine if changed out at each oci
i caved in and bought 5 nylon washers for $2 instead of the 2 copper washers for $2, i figure they should be fine if changed out at each oci
Originally Posted By: HondaMan
Originally Posted By: rangerdood
That's odd... if you buy Honda filters from the dealer, they come shrinkwrapped with a new washer for your drain plug. One oil change, I didn't get a Honda filter and therefore reused the old washer... and it leaked!
This is actually not true. There must however be a documented practice where the parts guys slit the wrap slightly on the OF and slide in the washer. Must be documented somewhere cause I have seen this done in three or four states.
When opening a new unopened box of filters from Honda (either Flitech Inc or HoneyWell) you will find no washers.
Just an FYI
That's odd... I never noticed! I just assumed they came with the filter.
Originally Posted By: rangerdood
That's odd... if you buy Honda filters from the dealer, they come shrinkwrapped with a new washer for your drain plug. One oil change, I didn't get a Honda filter and therefore reused the old washer... and it leaked!
This is actually not true. There must however be a documented practice where the parts guys slit the wrap slightly on the OF and slide in the washer. Must be documented somewhere cause I have seen this done in three or four states.
When opening a new unopened box of filters from Honda (either Flitech Inc or HoneyWell) you will find no washers.
Just an FYI
That's odd... I never noticed! I just assumed they came with the filter.
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