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I like the ease with which one can "drop oil" with this mod. THE biggest drawback is the worry of the valve somehow being knocked into the open position when you're underway. Granted, this is a very unlikely scenario but for the minimal cost of a dollar more it should INCLUDE the correct size "wire style" hose clamp that I've seen used to help prevent that. These style hose clamps are getting increasing harder to find, so it looks like I'll have to get one from oildrainvalve.net to complete this installation. Otherwise, great !
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I had one of these on my Miata, and was extremely happy to find one that fits my Ford E-450 6.0 diesel, especially since it holds 15 quarts of oil. This drain valve replaces the OEM plug, which always seems to make a mess, when removed to drain the oil. The lever locks in place, and will not open accidentally, and also allows you to close it when your oil catch pan gets full, if you should happen to have a large oil capacity engine like I do. Another way to avoid cleaning up a wind blown oil stream is to fit a rubber or plastic hose (clear is ideal, so you can see when the oil is finished draining) either in the drain hole, or over the nipple, if you spend a few more bucks to get the one with the nipple. If you vehicle is elevated, you can then direct the oil into gallon containers, such as empty bleach bottles, and skip cleaning an oil pan. (Not to mention fishing around for the plug in a pan full of dirty oil.) This is a great product, and I'm told that almost all auto manufacturers endorse it. Two things you need to be aware of before ordering it. One: It does extend from the oil pan a bit further than the OEM plug does, especially if you get one with the nipple. So make sure you have the ground clearance. (Which I did, even with my low sitting Miata.) Two: Some oil pans have a recessed plug. If yours does, you will have to buy an extension/adaptor. Don't worry, Amazon sells them, too. The first time you change your oil using this valve, you won't regret the purchase. It's an idea who's time should have come long ago, and well worth it!
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