That's really cool.
What would you rather have on the bottom of your oil pan?
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Fumoto Valve all day -- have them on all vehicles in signature -- talk about easy peasy!!!!
I like the hard plastic or rubber the GM drain plugs use..... They last the lifetime of the car and don't leak.
My new Subaru uses a crush washer.... I did notice I can feel it bottoming-out as I tighten the drain plug. That's probably a good thing.
I am a fan of Fumoto valves. If one decides on a drain valve regardless of type or brand, they need to be down for doing 100% of their own oil changes. Take it that one off quickie lube, independent or dealership shop, about a 75% chance they are going to wrench your valve off anyways and put it back on with the same lackluster care.
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I've used a single drain gasket on my 2AZ-FE for I think 5 year and dozens of oil changes, became pretty flat but never leaked.
I don't want moving parts on my drain plug. Pretty unlikely, but if I backup over a branch or hit some road debris money shot, it could drain my engine and cause a oil slick on the road.I'm not comfortable with the valves. They look too easily damaged. I've been known to trample a speed bump or two and a log every now and then.
What happened to fishing around for a drain bolt in hot pan of oil? Change your oil LIKE A MAN!
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x2 on the Gold Plug.https://goldplug.com/
I’ve been using these GoldPlug magnetic drain plugs with aluminum and copper crush washers on a few of our cars. I never torque drain plugs too hard. 15-25ft-lbs is plenty. They have been great so far, always cleaning off some tiny particles during each drain. Really strong magnets. I’ll just stick with it. The Fumoto valve just looks so **** convenient lol! But then again oil changes are easy enough to do. Stop trying to be a lazy ass Nic!
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I use the GM style captured rubber magnetic drain plugs on everything. I actually tapped my stripped out oil pan on my 59 Ford to accept the metric GM aftermarket plug. Neodymium magnet and all.
Ideally, a drain plug (magnetic or not) and Stat-O-Seal or aluminum seal washer.
If the pan is stripped (and I don't feel like replacing the pan), a discontinued Fram Sure Drain wrapped with Teflon tape and jammed into the stripped threads.
If the pan is stripped (and I don't feel like replacing the pan), a discontinued Fram Sure Drain wrapped with Teflon tape and jammed into the stripped threads.
I wouldn't rather have anything else, GM did it perfectly on my 4.2L trailblazer, they put the drainplug right on the bottom of the pan and it uses the inset rubber gasket that I haven't replaced and wouldn't surprise me if it's never been replaced. All cars should be this easy to drain the sump on, you don't even need to jack it up, just pull the plug and the oil comes straight down not in an annoying arc like drain plugs on the rear of the pan, if the plug is a little too tight no worries, I can use a bar on it easy, not a total pain like a lot of vehicles rear facing drain plugs where the exhaust is in the way or there's poor ground clearance to get a bar or small impact on it and break it loose The oil
I’ve been using these GoldPlug magnetic drain plugs with aluminum and copper crush washers on a few of our cars. I never torque drain plugs too hard. 15-25ft-lbs is plenty. They have been great so far, always cleaning off some tiny particles during each drain. Really strong magnets. I’ll just stick with it. The Fumoto valve just looks so **** convenient lol! But then again oil changes are easy enough to do. Stop trying to be a lazy ass Nic!
I had a "Gold Plug" on my Jeep. If you're going to have a drain plug, it's about as good as it gets.
But mine now sits in a drawer since I installed the Valvomax Drain System. I'll never go back to a drain plug again.
Eazy peezy decision: a magnetic drain plug.
I have a fumoto with a permanent hose attached to my F150. The plug is recessed and covered by a fiber shield that is quite large but has holes in it. I have the hose sitting on the pan and just pull it through a hole when I change the oil. Aim the hose into whatever container I want and reach behind the shield to open the plug. Takes a bit longer draining, but I change the filter and inspect the rest of the underside while it finishes. Just reach up and close the valve and pop the hose back onto the shield. Very convenient. The Van has had a fumoto since 2005 and works perfectly. I haven't got one on the Mazda yet, but probably will soon.
I also have a pan with a drain plug on the 6R80 transmission on the truck. It also has a drain valve with an o-ring sealed cap. This one:
https://www.ezoildrain.ca/
On the Transmission pan, I add a small hose clamp around the top of it to make sure the lever can't be opened until the hose clamp is removed, just because I don't need to access it very often and it has a fiber underbody shield on it as well. The truck is a road queen used for summer towing so more frequent ATF changes are easier this way.
I also have a pan with a drain plug on the 6R80 transmission on the truck. It also has a drain valve with an o-ring sealed cap. This one:
https://www.ezoildrain.ca/
On the Transmission pan, I add a small hose clamp around the top of it to make sure the lever can't be opened until the hose clamp is removed, just because I don't need to access it very often and it has a fiber underbody shield on it as well. The truck is a road queen used for summer towing so more frequent ATF changes are easier this way.
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Custom-made magnetic drain plugs for all my engines and transmissions.
Only way to control magnet quality/spec (strength and thermostability).
Custom-made magnetic drain plugs for all my engines and transmissions.
Only way to control magnet quality/spec (strength and thermostability).
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