Oil Drain Plug Valve

[mikennola0515]

Anyone have experience with these types of products (Fram SureDrain or Fumoto), on a truck or other vehicle? Having had to replace the oil pan in my wife's van recently, I'm considering installing one of these on one or both vehicles.

Please note, I'm a bean counter by trade, but there is an appeal to this type of technology to me from a logical standpoint.

Mike

[DmaxMaverick]

I've been using the Fumoto valve on my 2001 since the truck was nearly new. No problems and it sure makes oil changes simple.

Fram gets none of my money, for any of their products. Just say no to Fram! Friends don't let friends use Fram!

[NutNbutGMC]

Fumoto....

[jbplock]

Dittos on the Fumoto valve

Here's some good sources for them ...

http://lubricationspecialist.com/front/index.aspx

http://www.kennedydiesel.com/detail.cfm?ID=212

[MikeC]

The Fram uses a wire loop to push open a valve after you take the cap off the device. It would still be draining after I finished tire rotation and rear diff check.

The fumoto is a good ball valve with a positive locking mechanism.

:oI bought the Fram to save some $$$. It cost me more because it went to the trash!

Mike

[Diesel_D]

I have a fumoto on the truck and put 2 frams on the boat motors. Threw them in the trash and bought two more fumoto's. FUMOTO is the only way to go.

[YZF1R]

Fumoto. Had it on the truck since new. No problems.

Steve

[gdblake]

I've got the sure drain on 2 cars and the truck. It drains a little slow, but I really like it

[jsmiracle]

I've used both Fram and Fumoto and I prefer the Fumoto. As mentioned above, the drain rate seems faster with the Fumoto. IMHO that means more "flushing" action to remove dirt and other contaminants from the oil pan when changing the oil.

The fumoto is also less messy for me (little or no oil on hands).

FWIW,
Jim M.