Re: Go ahead and laugh, I'm lazy, Why not?
[Re: RapidRobert]
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Re: Go ahead and laugh, I'm lazy, Why not?
[Re: RapidRobert]
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If it dont leak & the handle stays securely locked in the shutoff position I'd be OK with using one. Who sells em
handle is spring loaded.. should be ok..
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Re: Go ahead and laugh, I'm lazy, Why not?
[Re: 67polara]
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Accident waiting to happen
The Engine Oil Drain Valve has been tested and granted "Genuine Parts" status by 6 major motor vehicle manufacturers in Japan, including Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru and Isuzu. These approvals were not granted easily and gaining them was a testimony to the quality and durability of Engine Oil Drain Valve.
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Re: Go ahead and laugh, I'm lazy, Why not?
[Re: BDW]
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02/02/13 12:00 AM
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Accident waiting to happen
The Engine Oil Drain Valve has been tested and granted "Genuine Parts" status by 6 major motor vehicle manufacturers in Japan, including Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru and Isuzu. These approvals were not granted easily and gaining them was a testimony to the quality and durability of Engine Oil Drain Valve.
best of luck,
If it aint broke don't fix it
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Re: Go ahead and laugh, I'm lazy, Why not?
[Re: BDW]
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02/02/13 12:36 AM
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Would you put it on a race car........if not then why on a street car? Drain bolt = one (1) moving part. Proven pretty darn reliable, about a $1 or two at the most. A good running engine with oil in it, about $$$$$$. How often do you change the oil to have to use a quick drain system? What's next a "dry-break" system for the gas tank filler because a quarter turn cap takes too much time to open and close?
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Re: Go ahead and laugh, I'm lazy, Why not?
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Correct,
The lock has an indent, the spring and the rotational tension is very high.
Takes a lot of force to rotate the lever open.
Sounds like more effort than turning a wrench, so what's the gain again?
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Re: Go ahead and laugh, I'm lazy, Why not?
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02/02/13 01:14 AM
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I do see one advantage: I like to change my oil with the engine warm and as much of the sediment in suspension. The bolt always ends up in the hot oil when I take it off. This way, no bolt to lose.
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Re: Go ahead and laugh, I'm lazy, Why not?
[Re: denfireguy]
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I think the next logical step would be to make a drain valve that takes a hex or torx style bit to turn.
Granted, I've never really had people crawling under my cars trying to figure out what oil drain plug I had, but something with a little security makes sense.
I'll admit, I do get tired of having 5 cars all with different size drain plugs and not having the mental facilities to remember which car has what.
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