Notices
Maintenance & Repair 350Z up keep and diagnosing/fixing problems

Pretty neat oil drain plug

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-11-2009, 07:42 AM
  #1  
tw8715
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (14)
 
tw8715's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Lynnwood WA
Posts: 1,582
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Pretty neat oil drain plug

never seen one of these.

http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/Se...ts.asp?Cat=172


any downside? would make it a little easier for oil changes.
Old 10-11-2009, 07:55 AM
  #2  
mr226
Registered User
 
mr226's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Charles
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Haven't found za downside yet and have used them on five different vehicles,including my Z. One less set of tools to have to use to drain and whole lot less messy considering no drain plug to fall in oil-I use one with nipple end and run plastic tube into drain pan for very little mess.
Old 10-11-2009, 07:59 AM
  #3  
Jay'Z
Banned
iTrader: (118)
 
Jay'Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Carbon Fiber, TX
Posts: 10,944
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Which one do you have exactly?
Old 10-11-2009, 08:00 AM
  #4  
350Zenophile
New Member
iTrader: (20)
 
350Zenophile's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: USA
Posts: 4,350
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Fumoto! Have had one on my car since new...works great.
Old 10-11-2009, 08:17 AM
  #5  
Jay'Z
Banned
iTrader: (118)
 
Jay'Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Carbon Fiber, TX
Posts: 10,944
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Link of fumoto?
Old 10-11-2009, 08:21 AM
  #6  
redman333
New Member
iTrader: (8)
 
redman333's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Posts: 1,480
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I have my magnetic plug and I'd like to keep that so I can see any metal shavings in my oil, but if its not a big deal than it looks like a good idea.
Old 10-11-2009, 08:25 AM
  #7  
Jay'Z
Banned
iTrader: (118)
 
Jay'Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Carbon Fiber, TX
Posts: 10,944
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Got it nm..

http://www.lubricationspecialist.com...FchW2godpT5YrQ
Old 10-11-2009, 08:41 AM
  #8  
graffkid732
New Member
iTrader: (44)
 
graffkid732's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 3,646
Received 11 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

This is awesome.
Old 10-11-2009, 09:03 AM
  #9  
davidv
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
davidv's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 42,754
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 11 Posts
Default

Seen them but don't trust them. The OEM plug is just a simple plug and washer. Simple is best for me.

Last edited by davidv; 10-11-2009 at 09:19 AM.
Old 10-11-2009, 09:31 AM
  #10  
JMSpeed
New Member
iTrader: (1)
 
JMSpeed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Tampa
Posts: 243
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Used one just like the Regular model on my old RX7 and it worked great. Fumoto actually sounds very familiar.
Old 10-11-2009, 09:32 AM
  #11  
Z1 Performance
Former Sponsor
iTrader: (564)
 
Z1 Performance's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Long Island, New York
Posts: 19,266
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

been using them on my cars for years now...zero issues. Especially useful on aftermarket oil pans, which all are aluminum. Thread it once, never worry about it again
Old 10-11-2009, 10:12 AM
  #12  
SoldzMyZ
Registered User
iTrader: (11)
 
SoldzMyZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: socal
Posts: 919
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Can those who have it on the Z comment on the model number? It's f-103 right?
Old 10-11-2009, 10:27 AM
  #13  
KornerCarver
New Member
iTrader: (2)
 
KornerCarver's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Republic, MO
Posts: 3,387
Received 171 Likes on 76 Posts
Default

Here is another alternative made by Fram. I have used this on several different cars and never had a problem.

http://www.jegs.com/p/Fram-Autolite/...50898/10002/-1
Old 10-11-2009, 10:31 AM
  #14  
nismo_nate
New Member
iTrader: (54)
 
nismo_nate's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: 626/909
Posts: 2,744
Received 7 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

hey guys, before i order mine.. does the valve ever get clogged? ie. shavings?

this will really help during oil changes.. how about a oil filter relocation kit? =D
Old 10-11-2009, 10:39 AM
  #15  
Parker01
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Parker01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Barrie, ON, CDN
Posts: 409
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by booey1979
Can those who have it on the Z comment on the model number? It's f-103 right?
I doubt the link would lie to you... seems like Nissan has used the same thread since 1983...

Including: Altima, Sentra, Maxima, 350Z, Murano, Pathfinder, Armada, Fronteer, Titan, Rogue, Versa, Cube and etc.

Anyways it looks like a safe reliable design with the lever sort of detented in so it can't accidently be hit by debris. It would still be nice to have a small cotter pin in there or something that had to be pulled in order to move the lever out of the closed position. I'm going to pick one up over the winter to install when I do my oil change in the spring... I friggin hate when the drain plug falls into the oil, and then to top it off the wind picks up and starts blowing the little streem of oil all over the place. The fitting with the nipple for a hose is a great idea!
Old 10-11-2009, 11:15 AM
  #16  
BlueZ33
Registered User
iTrader: (19)
 
BlueZ33's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Jacksonville, NC
Posts: 701
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

this is pretty cool; i might get one
Old 10-11-2009, 11:19 AM
  #17  
*ICE*
Registered User
iTrader: (48)
 
*ICE*'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: paradise
Posts: 2,589
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

got one and its the best investment! I can even change oil in jeans and white shirt... no mess at all. No worry about running to dealership for new washer, no worry of hot oil spill on your hand, no worry of bolt too tight and need to find a hammer, etc....
Old 10-12-2009, 09:33 AM
  #18  
scotts300
350Z-holic
iTrader: (46)
 
scotts300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Away
Posts: 8,193
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by *ICE*
got one and its the best investment! I can even change oil in jeans and white shirt... no mess at all. No worry about running to dealership for new washer, no worry of hot oil spill on your hand, no worry of bolt too tight and need to find a hammer, etc....
Hammer!?
Old 10-12-2009, 02:22 PM
  #19  
BakaN20
New Member
iTrader: (26)
 
BakaN20's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Hamden, CT
Posts: 1,301
Likes: 0
Received 23 Likes on 21 Posts
Default

So which of the fram will work? Too lazy, lol. 12x1.25 or 14x1.5
Old 10-12-2009, 03:49 PM
  #20  
*ICE*
Registered User
iTrader: (48)
 
*ICE*'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: paradise
Posts: 2,589
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by BakaN20
So which of the fram will work? Too lazy, lol. 12x1.25 or 14x1.5
If your too lazy to look it up, you might as well dont change your oil yourself


Quick Reply: Pretty neat oil drain plug



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:13 PM.