John Horner <jthorner@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:yFbdg.9943$kR6.7746@trnddc05:

> Jim Yanik wrote:
>> Has anyone here tried these easy-change oil drain plugs?
>> They have a valve with a locking lever to open it.
>> http://www.fumotovalve.com/
>>
>> I was considering one after chainging my oil recently.
>> One version even has a nipple to use tubing to drain the oil into a
>> container. No chance of stripping the oilpan threads out.
>>
>
> I used a similar product from Fram once, I think it was called
> Sure-Drain. I ended up ditching it after a few uses because it slowed
> things down and protruded enough under the vehicle that I worried about
> the extra chance of road debris breaking it off.

My Integra's plug is on the rear of the oil pan,so it would not stick out.
I wouldn't consider it either if it stuck out frfom the bottom of the pan.
>
> I've done hundreds of DIY oil changes over the years and have never
> stripped a thread.
>
> John

Well,I just don't like removing the plug and the hot oil splashing all over
me until I can move my hand out of the stream,especially while lying under
the car on my back.

It appears the design prevents any accidental oil dump. (ball valve and
locking lever)

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Jim Yanik
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