Oil Drain Valve
- Thread starter JMG
- Start date
- Status
I'm in the process of using one of these (Fram) as a return line from a bypass oil filter. Not quite hooked up yet. Looks to me like, as an oil drain, it would prevent some of the oil from draining out of the pan which I don't like. I even jack up one side of my car during oil drain to get the last little bit so you can see I'm cranky that way. In any case, it appears to work.
I've been running these on my cars for a few years now:
www.fumotovalve.com
Makes oil changes really easy. I use the one with the nipple on it, so all you need to do is put a small length of hose on the nipple, then drain it into your favorite container.
www.fumotovalve.com
Makes oil changes really easy. I use the one with the nipple on it, so all you need to do is put a small length of hose on the nipple, then drain it into your favorite container.
I installed Fram oil drains on two of my vehicles and will do a third at the next oil change. At least on my vehicles they don't hang down enough to get caught on anything and the amount of oil left in the pan is pretty small to worry about. I really like not getting hot oil on my hand and the oil being easy to catch. It also makes sampling a cinch. Try it, you'll like it.
Never. No problems, no leaks, nothing. Ends the dreaded stripped-drain-plug-threads for good.
Been using the Fram version for a year - its great. However, I replaced the stock "hose" ( which is a POS) with 3" of rubber heater hose.
WORKS LIKE A CHARM !!!!!
WORKS LIKE A CHARM !!!!!
- Joined
- May 27, 2002
- Messages
- 624
I've been using the Fumoto drain valve on both of my Nissan Sentras. There has never been a problem with either of them.
At one point I was concerned that a little oil could be left that would have come out with a drain plug removal. I drained the oil through the valve. After a good drain I removed the valve to see how much more oil would come out. Only a very few more drops came out. There was no reason for concern. Now, that's just my experience.
At one point I was concerned that a little oil could be left that would have come out with a drain plug removal. I drained the oil through the valve. After a good drain I removed the valve to see how much more oil would come out. Only a very few more drops came out. There was no reason for concern. Now, that's just my experience.
I have also been using Fumoto valves with no problems.. The valve is very high quality and has a positive spring-loaded lock. For a little extra peace of mind you can add a spring clamp for double protection.
I have purchased mine from www.lubespecialist.com ... They supply the clamp as an option...
I took out my fram sure drain also because I put on a bypass filter and won't use it for a VERY long time. I let it drain fully and then took out the fram and only a few drops came out also like posted above. No reason not to use them they work great and are only like $10 or so.
I chose not to use one because both of my drain plugs are magnetic. I like to inspect them and clean off any particles that may accumulate. I also seem to get just as messy if not messier changing the oil filter, so the little bit of mess a drain like this eliminates doesn't keep me clean because I still have to do the filters.
FYI, I did have a Fram installed for one oil change until I thought about my reasons above. Took it off the next change.
FYI, I did have a Fram installed for one oil change until I thought about my reasons above. Took it off the next change.
- Status
