Anyone used this?

http://redirectingat.com/?id=42X119&...rainvalve.com/

Looks like a good idea. Just curious.

 

I have read about a couple of people on her using it (TTrank?). The only issue I see is you lose the magnetic properties of the stock drain plug. I have thought about it, but prefer to pay someone else to change my oil. I buy my oil and filter of choice and my mechanic (not the guy at WalMart) changes it for $20.

 

I haven't tried it, but I will seriously consider it. I changed my own oil for the first time a few weeks ago and put Amsoil in the car. I bought a drain pan that has a recessed top with a hole in the middle down into the reservoir. Standard stuff. But when it was draining, it filled the upper part literally right to the very top edge before it started to slowly draw down into the reservoir below. I was sure it was going to overflow onto my garage floor. But once the oil starts flowing, it's not really possible to stop it. I need to do something different next time, and I was thinking of grabbing part of the oil into another container and then dumping it into the reservoir after it had receded a little bit. This valve would work too because I could shut it off half way through.

This is encouraging from their website: "The Engine Oil Drain Valve has been tested and granted "Genuine Parts" status by 5 major motor vehicle manufacturers in Japan, including Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Isuzu." Too bad they spelled Infinity incorrectly on their manufacturer list.

 

There should be an air hole in the reservoir..that should be open when your draining the oil into it.

 

stock drain plug comes magnetic ??

i wanted to order a magnetic oil drain plug from one of the vendors here ..

but if the drain plug is already magnetic then i wont ..

 

I believe it is. The one for the rear diff is and I believe the one for the oil is also.

 

i had a fumoto drain valve in my s2000 and g35. it worked awesome(especially in the s2000). didnt even have to get underneath the car to perform an oil change. i had one in my g35 but my dealership decided to remove it during an oil change, because they saw that it was an easy way for me to drain my oil during my OC test.

 

I had the air hole opened up, but I just wasn't getting any flow. I need to make sure none of the holes are blocked.

 

Actually I installed a week ago. I was afraid because the springs they have in order to open the valve looked questionable, so I am still watching my oil level just in case. Every time I chaged my oil and oil filter I made a mess on my garage floor even if the painted and clean right up. So I decided what the heck. I still have the original bolt just in case.

 

i would be scared if it opened up on the highway or something.......but that could just be my good luck hahaha. I'll stick with my magnetic drain plug. I don't think the stock one comes magnetic. the diff is a different story. Theirs allways more metal shavings in the diff.

 

theres a safety lock on the valve. it is pretty hard to open the valve without physically flipping the valve open

and the oem drain plug is not magnetic IIRC

 

One of my co-workers has this on his STI and swears by it. Thanks for reminding me about this though, I just bought one for myself.

I guess another plus is that I don't have to buy those $1 crush washers from the dealership anymore.

Only question I have is how deep the threaded portion of the bolt goes in. Wouldn't there always be a tiny bit of oil that collects at the bolt when you drain the oil?

 

Been using mine for a year now no issues.

 

I just haven't seen a use for one yet. I change my oil about once a year*, don't mind it taking a few extra minutes and can usually avoid a mess.

* before anyone gets on my **** about it, that's Amsoil synth/filter and way under recommended drain interval for mileage

 

I have a fumoto drain valve and it works great. You can connect a tube to the valve too for almost no mess. I have had mine for over a year with no issues.