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03-30-2024, 05:59 PM | #1 |
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NoSpill oil drain plug - low profile
I just installed my no spill low profile drain plug. They are made in Canada. It is similar to ValvoMax but I like that they have a low profile one. now I just attached the tube stick it straight into a jug and I’m done with draining my oil.
The gasketed safety cap adds another measure of safety, in case the valve would fail. it comes with a copper crush washer. it’s a little tricky to twerk it down as it takes a 7/8” socket, and I had to use an adapter, but it’s tightens to 12 foot pounds. I'll add photos when i get a minute. Last edited by carcar123454321; 03-30-2024 at 06:06 PM.. |
04-29-2024, 08:50 AM | #2 |
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I use a Fumoto valve on an Outback, and they do make oil changes very quick and painless. I don't mind it on the Outback because the plug is at a steep angle in the pan.
How long is the internal neck on your valve? One of the reasons I stayed away from them on the N52 is that any height on the neck raises the level of the remaining oil in the pan. Even if it's just 1/8″, that might prevent some metal shavings or other debris from leaving the pan. If it sits flush inside the pan, it's not an issue.
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Good question Thunderguts. I'll have to look at that more carefully. It didn't seem much, but again, you're not taking the plug out and letting the last little bit come out. The first two images are my car, the second too some stock images and one off a video. You can see it's pretty compact. Also, it's like a plunger that opens so it's pretty low to the bottom of the pan, and with oil rushing out, I think it would at least let particles out. Maybe I'll take it off once a year just in case.
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Huh. That's a very different location. Never mind then. It would only be a problem on N51 and N52s. Our drain bolts go straight up into the pan.
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