oil change plug
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From: Hartford WI
The "controlled" part is important. You get to shut it off or turn it on when YOU decide without a mess.
Melting Slicks
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From: San Bruno CA
The problem with these drain valves is you'll never completely drain the oil pan of oil because the threaded portion of the valve sticks up above the bottom of the oil pan thus you'll only drain the oil that's above the threaded portion of the valve but nothing below the threads. Did I explain that correctly without confusing everyone?
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Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Hartford WI
The problem with these drain valves is you'll never completely drain the poil pan of oil because the threaded portion of the valve sticks up above the bottom of the oil pan thus you'll only drain the oil that's above the threaded portion of the valve but nothing below the threads. Did I explain that correctly without confusing everyone?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2019
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From: Louisiana
The problem with these drain valves is you'll never completely drain the poil pan of oil because the threaded portion of the valve sticks up above the bottom of the oil pan thus you'll only drain the oil that's above the threaded portion of the valve but nothing below the threads. Did I explain that correctly without confusing everyone?
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
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From: Lindenhurst, IL
I had a Fumoto valve on my C6 for 14 years, and I never had any problems with it. The only thing that I didn't like was that the opening was very small, and the oil drained extremely slow.
For me, the reason for having the valve was to eliminate the inevitable mess when removing the drain plug. It alleviates that problem. However, when you remove the oil filter, it's almost impossible to avoid getting oil on your hand. Changing the oil is messy for me now matter how careful I am.
For me, the reason for having the valve was to eliminate the inevitable mess when removing the drain plug. It alleviates that problem. However, when you remove the oil filter, it's almost impossible to avoid getting oil on your hand. Changing the oil is messy for me now matter how careful I am.
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From: Peoria/Phoenix AZ
C6 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
I had a Fumoto valve on my C6 for 14 years, and I never had any problems with it. The only thing that I didn't like was that the opening was very small, and the oil drained extremely slow.
For me, the reason for having the valve was to eliminate the inevitable mess when removing the drain plug. It alleviates that problem. However, when you remove the oil filter, it's almost impossible to avoid getting oil on your hand. Changing the oil is messy for me now matter how careful I am.
For me, the reason for having the valve was to eliminate the inevitable mess when removing the drain plug. It alleviates that problem. However, when you remove the oil filter, it's almost impossible to avoid getting oil on your hand. Changing the oil is messy for me now matter how careful I am.
