Oilpan Drainplug Removal Tool

I would gladly pay fifty bucks to avoid this mess again (a light breeze picked up while the oil was draining and blew the stream everywhere). With the ValvoMax, you connect a hose, and direct the stream of oil directly into the container instead of taking this chance.

My grandfather was careful, methodical, and would absolutely approve.

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My oil is changed in a garage. No wind. But I can see how your setup is useful outdoors.
 
Not directed at you @BobsArmory, just using your post as a kickoff for my statement.

Interesting forum fodder along with the freezer baggie trick, but now you have a dirty cup or baggie waste.

I offer that generating unnecessary waste is not good gentlemen. Multiply that times nearly One Billion yearly OCI in the U.S. alone.

I never had a problem unscrewing the Dp with slight inward pressure and yanking it away at the end of the first thread.

Also on base horizontal to base UP filter installations, I just partially unscrew the filter pull my hand away and let it shower the oil contained in the galleries and mains drills into the drain pan which happens to be an old rubbermaid wash pan.

My extra trash from and OCI at home is a 1/2 a paper towel, burnt or saved firestarter in the woodstove.
at work it's a red shop rag that gets used few more times then maybe rinsed and "cleaned" in the parts washer untill its got too many holes in it.

... and that ale or pilsner goes in a beer glass or mug, or rough it with that lager right out of the bottle or can !
@ARCOgraphite I've used the same cup for about 2 years now. I don't think that would be considered wasteful.
 
It doesn't take a 20 MPH wind to make a mess like that either. My driveway sits smack between my house and my neighbors. It funnels the wind right through. Even with a mild breeze it will blow a small, drizzling stream all over.

The first thing I did was connect my Valvomax drain actuator to a longer hose that fits into my drain pan deep enough so it can't blow out.

I also bought a screw in funnel for my Toyota Camry, because the cam interferes with a conventional funnel. And you have to hold it with one hand, while you attempt to pour from a 5 quart jug with the other.... That is a solid cornerstone on which to build a messy disaster.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Funnels-...v2xQx57amSUgKR0GvyxagMgMd4ie6QA4aAsdOEALw_wcB
This funnel is interesting! The description does not say which brands/models it fits. Does this really fit various cars? Ideally I would have one that fits Toyota, Cadillac, and Honda! The harbor freight version has several adapters but costs more than I am willing to spend.
 
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I would gladly pay fifty bucks to avoid this mess again (a light breeze picked up while the oil was draining and blew the stream everywhere). With the ValvoMax, you connect a hose, and direct the stream of oil directly into the container instead of taking this chance.

My grandfather was careful, methodical, and would absolutely approve.

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@Astro14, What brand of ramps are you using here? Do you recommend them? Right now I’m using two 2x10s screwed together for a 3” lift which is fine but I could use a bit more lift, and the PT lumber isn’t exactly light. I run the Fumoto on my CRV and my wife’s Ascent and even in the garage a slight breeze will blow that drizzle of oil into a monochromatic Jackson Pollock oil painting. The valve on the Ascent came with the plastic elbow (very very thin and cheap) and tubing which helps but I’d definitely look at the other valves in the future.
 
This funnel is interesting! The description does not say which brands/models it fits. Does this really fit various cars? Ideally I would have one that fits Toyota, Cadillac, and Honda! The harbor freight version has several adapters but costs more than I am willing to spend.
The link I provided doesn't say but yes, these funnels are make and model specific. Mine has threads designed to fit my 2018 Toyota Camry 4-cylinder.

But they make them for most any vehicle. As I mentioned in an above post, on my Toyota the overhead cam interferes with a conventional funnel. And it has to be held in place while pouring.

This funnel alleviates that problem by allowing the funnel to be screwed directly into the valve cover itself. It even has a rubber gasket to fully seal it and prevent any leaks. This is a link to the exact model I have. They make them for a wide range of vehicles.

https://www.amazon.com/stores/MotivxToolsLLC/OilFunnels/page/CB7CC04A-BC35-460D-963C-48AC025DC0DB
 
@Astro14, What brand of ramps are you using here? Do you recommend them? Right now I’m using two 2x10s screwed together for a 3” lift which is fine but I could use a bit more lift, and the PT lumber isn’t exactly light. I run the Fumoto on my CRV and my wife’s Ascent and even in the garage a slight breeze will blow that drizzle of oil into a monochromatic Jackson Pollock oil painting. The valve on the Ascent came with the plastic elbow (very very thin and cheap) and tubing which helps but I’d definitely look at the other valves in the future.
I have Rhino Ramps. They work fine, but I replaced the ones in the photo with new Rhino Ramps when they hit 10 years old. I don’t trust old plastic.
 
The link I provided doesn't say but yes, these funnels are make and model specific. Mine has threads designed to fit my 2018 Toyota Camry 4-cylinder.

But they make them for most any vehicle. As I mentioned in an above post, on my Toyota the overhead cam interferes with a conventional funnel. And it has to be held in place while pouring.

This funnel alleviates that problem by allowing the funnel to be screwed directly into the valve cover itself. It even has a rubber gasket to fully seal it and prevent any leaks. This is a link to the exact model I have. They make them for a wide range of vehicles.

https://www.amazon.com/stores/MotivxToolsLLC/OilFunnels/page/CB7CC04A-BC35-460D-963C-48AC025DC0DB
I’ve got that funnel for the Tundra - it’s great!
 
The link I provided doesn't say but yes, these funnels are make and model specific. Mine has threads designed to fit my 2018 Toyota Camry 4-cylinder.

But they make them for most any vehicle. As I mentioned in an above post, on my Toyota the overhead cam interferes with a conventional funnel. And it has to be held in place while pouring.

This funnel alleviates that problem by allowing the funnel to be screwed directly into the valve cover itself. It even has a rubber gasket to fully seal it and prevent any leaks. This is a link to the exact model I have. They make them for a wide range of vehicles.

https://www.amazon.com/stores/MotivxToolsLLC/OilFunnels/page/CB7CC04A-BC35-460D-963C-48AC025DC0DB
The Motivx funnel is great. I have the bottoms to fit the Toyota threaded, Honda/Nissan threaded, and an adapter for the Toyota half-turn (stupid Sienna had to be different). That covers all 9 vehicles in our family. Well, except for the Honda Fit that put the oil fill so close to the bulkhead that you can't use it.
 
This funnel is interesting! The description does not say which brands/models it fits. Does this really fit various cars? Ideally I would have one that fits Toyota, Cadillac, and Honda! The harbor freight version has several adapters but costs more than I am willing to spend.

I recently picked up this from Harbor Freight
https://www.harborfreight.com/master-oil-funnel-filling-kit-56892.html

Has a lot of adapters for different cars. Pricey if you are looking for just one or two cars to use it on but I change the oil on a lot of friends cars so I'll use about 1/2 the adapters. Still pricey for what it is but has worked well on 4 different cars so far.
The biggest benefit is you now have 2 hands to pour the 5 qt jug.

There are similar kits on amazon

I got the funnel after I slipped while pouring a jug 1 handed and made a mess of a friend's engine that required 1 hr of cleaning.
The funnel kit makes it so much easier
 
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