How To Change Your Oil Without Any Tools...Probably!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- The Fumoto Valve replaces your engine's oil drain plug. It provides an easy and convenient way to drain your oils without using a wrench. No more worries about replacing the gasket, over-torquing, cross-threading, or leaking. Just install it once and never remove it again. They also make it easy to collect samples for use oil analysis, if you're a nerd like me. They are available for most any engine, and they cost about $20 on the Amazon.
If you over torque your oil filter like me, you might still need an oil filter wrench to remove it. I've got Fumoto valves on my Powerstroke, Duramax, Cummins, and Jeep. Never has any issues or leaks.
The way people are these days I would be terrified to put that on my truck lol.
It’s legal to bait prey in Georgia 😎
@@freedomworx hahahaha
Got one on my truck, never even thought about it. Whose wife are you sleeping with that you're worried about it?
Well it would be pretty quick to just wrench off the drain plug too. Also some vehicles like my f150 have a plastic cap for the oil drain plug. Half a twist it’s out. No tools required.
@@Billy28376 most people that would do that wouldn't cross me as the type that would carry a wrench of any kind in the vehicle lol.
I'll keep my normal drain plug thanks
It’s not for everyone.
Yea, unscrewing a drain plug is so complicated.
@@dandesjardins937 if you struggle with that, maybe stick to being a troll.
@@freedomworx tango down lmao
@@mitchell7203 is that French?
While I was an industrial vehicle mechanic for 13 years, an old-timer taught me to lubricate the filter gasket when filling it with oil, put it on as tight as you can with one hand, then back off just a scooch. Worked every time! Never had one so much as leak a drop over the 100 engine hour interval between oil changes in very cramped, hot engine bays. Although still tight, it always came off by hand. Every. Single. Time.
Thanks for the tip 👍
I thought that was common knowledge to do that every time 🤣
@@bradleypumba I’ve never heard to back one of a scootch. Seems like a decent approach though 👍
You should always lubricate the seal. At least that's what I was taught. The backing off bit might help, because I swear every oil filter I've taken off at our shop was impacted on.
*Side mount oil filter has left the chat*
I put these on each of my vehicles. Not a single problem with any of them. Also, when I put a new filter on, I only give it about 1/2 turn after the gasket makes contact. Been changing my own oil for 30 years and have never had a problem doing it that way. Makes it much easier to remove.
I’m an ogre. I can’t help but overdo it 😂
Bro, don't let the oil filter spank you like that.
A man has got to know his limitations 🫣
I've had one on all my vehicles, never had a problem in 12 years. I absolutely love them.
But the internet says they are junk and will cost you an engine 😂
Had one for years now. No leaks and works just like it did when new. I like to get the one with the long nipple, and connect a hose to it. No mess not even a drop.
Nipple!!! 🤓
I’m a heavy equipment diesel mechanic and we use these on anything that we can. Except our versions are larger of course. Now some things are just too big and there aren’t any sizes available for them but that’s fine, nothing wrong with regular plugs.
Can’t go wrong with a register Drain plug. These help me sample the oil though 👍
I like how you labeled your oil filter. That's something I should do as well. GENIUS
It helps when your memory starts to fade 🤓
Not really genius. If you're down there reading it then you already remembered to change the oil! LoL 😂😂😂😂
@@richardcurtis2688 you never worked on cars have you. If you maintain your vehicle all yourself you would be going underneath your car once a month checking for the condition of your mounts, bushings, for any leaks, brakes, etc.
I write it on the filter box flap and stick it in the visor that way I don't have to crawl under to see when it due, on the other hand if it's a Chevy crawling under is a normal occurrence😂 have a great day😊
I was thinking that too, but then I change the filter with every oil change...even on cars like my old Honda, where they advised swapping the filter every other change. So, what's the point?, I ask myself. Instead I got a free little roll of those oil change windshield stickers from a local auto supplies joint to keep track of date and mileage since the last fettling.
I've had a Fumoto on every car I've owned since the 1980's. My latest Camry has an EZ Valve, which is almost the same thing as the Fumoto. Best thing I've ever bought for my car!
I’ll have to check it out. Thanks
Love fumoto valves might as well be a shareholder put them on everything I’ve owned
Right on 😎
These are awesome, I run the ones that have a nipple for a hose, runs straight into the 5 gallon container I take in to dump at parts stores, only need a drip tray for the little bit in the filter. It works especially well with my GX470 that has limited access to the drain plug with skid plates on, and my LS460 that has a plastic tray under most of the car with small access holes.
A Lexus man. I like your style 👍. I’ve had an LX470 and RX350 myself. Wife wants a GX or LX when we are out of the minivan phase.
@@freedomworx I like having reliable daily drivers with leather so Lexus is the way. My first kid should be here within the next day and after getting it baby ready it feels kinda small. In the future I’d like to add an older LX570 or maybe a new gen Sequoia when the prices aren’t insane
On my list of tools, I have an oil drain pan.. highly recommend it lol
I guess a drain pan and funnel do count as tools 🤦🏻♂️
@@freedomworx turkey pan and a Gatorade bottle cut in half. Those technically ain't tools
@@corneliushecklesmith2390 touché 😂
@@corneliushecklesmith2390 I like a plastic coffee can, and the Gatorade bottle is the best funnel on the market lmao
Had those on ALL of the semis I used to service! [50+ trucks] they work great!
That’s a lot of valves! 👍
Holy shit. Im in the matrix🤯 did i just find the harbor freight Derek from vice grip garage
Dollar General Derek 🤓
@@freedomworx 🤣🤣🤣
Had one of these for years on my truck. If your truck is the type where oil spills all over the front subframe without a funnel this is a godsend. It’s lasted harsh NE winters so long that my oil pan needed a new gasket before it even is showing signs of leaking. FUMOTO FTW!
Several people have complained about them leaking when they are still fairly new. I’ve never had an issue with half a dozen of them 🤷🏻♂️
@@freedomworx Hey I may be speculating here: But, some people don’t know how to use a torque wrench. 😂 I’m kidding. My climate is really good at finding issues (leaks, rust spots, etc.). My truck is a 2006 and I think I put one of these on around 2014-ish. So, pretty good use case.
These things are fucking great. I've got them on everything. I've had one on my second gen Cummins for years and years. Can easily collect a little oil for a uoa, or drain it.
Some folks love them and some folks hate them 🤷🏻♂️
literally just got done using a belt to take my oil filter off. worked great.
That’s what I hear 👂 👍
I always use a $3 stamped steel one from Walmart to remove it. I don’t have a belt I’m willing to sacrifice!
@@KekeeBlack I just refuse to make it harder on purpose 😉
Hope your enemy doesnt know that and find your truck at the bar
Everybody loves me 👀
@@freedomworx we love you. But quick drian... idk man.
@@bcraiders11 it’s just a matter of time before the interweb finds my home address 🫣
yeh I'm going to flip that switch when he cranks that babie up he'll hear those fking rods bout come thru. engine*
@@flex9856 better have long arms and Kevlar underwear 😎
We used to install that same valve in boats at our shop with a tube attached that went out the drain plug hole
So simple and a clean way to Change the oil in a typically tight work area
We stopped using them due to 2 failures of the valve in 3 years
One engine was a 5.7 $4k replacement cost to us
Second was a Mercury 525sc
$25k our cost
No more valves
Now it’s stainless steel braided line threaded directly into the oil pan with locking wire to the pan bolts and a threaded cap on the end of the hose
No more failures
What type of failures did you have with the valves?
Still till this day I have yet to find a oil filter tool removal that works. I don’t ever use them but I find myself at times needing one. My go to has been poking a screwdriver through the oil filter when I’m have real problems , and it never fails.
I’ve impaired them with screwdrivers myself upon occasion 🪛🔨
I have a few styles, I usually have a favorite for each vehicle. I'm running out of oil filter wrenches to buy.
@@arthurr8670 Oil Filters Anonymous 😂
Oil filter slip joint pliers have yet to fail me. There cheap and they work, wish I woulda tried them sooner in life.
@@motov8-garage832 I’ve got 2 pair. Medium and Extra Medium.
Dodge went to plastic oil pans with a metal insert for the oil plug. People were having the misfortune of having the plug bolt get seized to the insert. Then it wouldn't come out, and if you tried hard enough the insert would spin in the plastic pan. After hearing this we installed a fomoto valve to make sure we could drain every time.
It’s a good solution to that unfortunate design 👍
We didn't want the Durango to become part of that statistic.
Have them on the combines and a similar quarter turn ball valve with a 3/8 drive on it for our tractors, slick as shit through a goose
That’s pretty slick 😂
I've installed these valves on dozens of big trucks and even a few light duty vehicles. These things are amazing. Favorite part is you can do an oil change just about anywhere if you have enough jugs.
There are very convenient 👍🤓
@@freedomworx amen! Now to convince more of the world to use em. Downward facing drains on lower vehicles is about the only time this thing isn't a good idea.
@@vr6prodigy yeah, they definitely aren’t for every application 👍
I got the same on my wrangler but it don't have that type oil filter so only one tool is required. Makes changing oil easy and fast.
It’s as convenient as peeing in a swimming pool 😳
For all the people that don’t realize most semis have a quick drains on their oil pans and they will get hundreds of oil changes in their life 😅
People calling me stupid for having them. Saying it’s definitely going to leak, or it’s going to open on its own and destroy my engine, or somebody odd going to dump my oil out of spite soo I run an engine… like this is some new fandangled as seen on TV gimmick 😂
A lot of plant is fitted with a sprung valve that opens when you screw on a drain tube... Saves a lot of work and hassle.👍
I've seen a few different flavors.
I have used a fumoto valve for decades on most every car I've owned. I have no idea why they aren't standard equipment. Makes oil changes quick and clean. For heavens sake, I even put one on my Honda generator ... I couldn't help myself!
You're addicted 😂
I have one on my Subaru WRX STI. I love it. I have a model with a spout so it’s a little faster. The only hard part is getting the belly pan off for the filter.
Belly pan…Subaru problems 😉
Also, if you cant remove the oil filter by hand, its been over tightened jiffy lube style
It was over-tightened ogre style… by me 🫣
I change my own oil, always put the filter on by hand. Always lube the gasket. However, it's always too tight to remove by hand. I think it gets tighter due to thermal cycling.
@@bills6093 I think it’s just magic. Easier explanation 😉
@@freedomworx I go grug tight. Grug mad, grug make perma stuck
@@Nuclearbomb-lw4ri better to be too tight than bouncing down the interstate 🤓
I think you would love how quickfit kits work on semi trucks. They tap into a galley and the drain plug hole and are y'd together to a fitting(like an air tool fitting female end) and once you connect the other fitting and supply vacuum, all the oil comes out
Sounds clean! 🤓
Finally a tip that is actually useful! I didnt know about these values but i will consider putting one on next oil change. Thaks!
Thanks. I enjoy the convenience they provide. I figured others would too. Thanks for watching 👍🇺🇸
Be mindful of ground clearance if you offroad
@@JasonW. I’ve heard that they are great in corn fields 🫣
@@freedomworx My 6.6 drain plug is almost level with frame. Was out in CA desert roads last month (Joshua Tree trails) and probably would have snapped that off when we went down a wash a pretty deep washout. But you also never know about cornrows, they can come out and bite with a hidden collapsed tile
Even if you put an oil filter on by hand you'll probably need the filter wrench. The expansion and contraction on the threads of the filter causes it to tighten, the engine heats up then cools down. It's kinda like exhaust bolts 15ftlbs tight, when you go to remove 100ftlbs to get off.
Good point 👍🤓
did you use a funnel to put oil in because that could be considered another tool 😁
You have a valid point there 👍
I only use “Valvomax” drain plugs. Genius product!
Another commenter mentioned then. I had never heard of them.
You should be running the Caterpillar filter and adapter on that.
I might have something in the works 😉
I have this on my Tacoma and i love it. Though i still remove it after drain just to replace the gasket, a rule of thumb of mine
The only reason to replace the gasket would be if you need to remove the valve. You shouldn't be removing the valve just to replace the gasket. If you are going to remove it every time, might as well just stick with a drain plug. 🤷♂️
@@freedomworx Woah you actually replied.
Sorry i failed to mention i only replace the gasket once a year. But yeah i see your point
@@rjmc41994 I try to reply to everyone. I’m sure there will come a point where that is not feasible though. And the sooner the better 😉 my finger is tired 🤓
Love them
Good stuff 👍
Ran a fumoto for years. Reminds me I need to order one for the truck.
Very convenient 👍
I hate myself every time i take a filter off that i put on 💀
Same! 💪🏼
Don’t tight it as nuts.
@@GGS3270 2 Ugga Duggas
I do over tighten oil filters like this. and fuel ones too.
I've been on break downs with oil/fuel leaks.. !
I’ve never had a fuel or oil leak 😎👍
I had one on my truck for a while. Unfortunately it leaked like crazy…and it’s probably not even fomotos fault, just me not installing it correctly. My best guess is that since the valve is brass it’s very easy to over torque it and cause a leak. Point is, follow the instructions and be careful when installing the valve.
Yeah, I’ve never had an issue. Some folks have reported leaks though 🤷🏻♂️
My brother taught me how to change oil and oil filter many years ago.
Don't forget to lubricate the filter's oil seal with fresh oil prior to installation.
I lube the seal with whatever oil is "on hand" like literally the dirty oil that is on my hand🤷♂️
You can also put a rubber band around the oil filter and that gives your hand alot more leverage, or a silicon oven mit
Touché 👍
Damn that's some hella torque on that filter.
It was Ogre-Tightened 🤓
@@freedomworx forgot u said that.
I've run those valves for many years without a single issue.
I few people have reported leaks and loss of trust… It’s unfortunate, but they have a lifetime warranty 🤷🏻♂️
@@freedomworx I would believe that a portion of that is damaged threads (pan or valve). The other possibility is damaged gasket between valve and pan,
you know what I mean. My first valve was in the late 80's when they only marketed them for heavy equipment. I just matched the thread size/pitch and put one on my pickup. I've never used one of the keepers either. That spring is pretty tough. Anyhow, they are great in my experience.
@@TechNWRO same 👍
Time to get my hearing checked. I thought you said “canoodle valve.” Me and the wife made a video about canoodle valves. Posted it, and it was taken down immediately! Then we had time to drain several beers. Oh! Fumoto valve! Never mind.
Professional mechanics hate them, because they don’t get to drain beers while waiting on the oil to drain 😉🍻
First oil change I did on my duramax the previous owner double gasket the filter and must have kept tightening to stop it from leaking as it was dry when I found it
Ended up using a 1" wide chisel because the screwdriver was cutting it in half instead of turning
Yep, that's why they tell you to clean the filter gasket sealing surface. It ensures the old gasket isn't spill stuck to the block.
I see the Duramax in the video has the longer style AC Delco oil filter. My 2003 gasoline 5.3L calls for the PF46E, which is a shorter style. For the same longer style, I upgraded, by switching over to the AC Delco PF61E. This has a bigger filtration area.... The filter in the video may be the same number as mine which would be the PF61E.
PF2232 is the Duramax filter 👍
I have one of these on two vehicles. It does take a long time to drain, but there's literally no mess.
It definitely keeps the mess down!
im part of the ogre race 💪🏼😤 ( i over toghten my oil filters too )
Common occurrence at my house 🤷🏻♂️
Pretty cool. That being said, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. You're adding a second point of failure to the most critical system of your motor.
It’s definitely more failure prone than a drain plug. Unless it’s it’s not torqued properly, the drain plug is good to go.
My car has the valve for about 7 years.
I took it off last year to see if sludge built up in the pan.
Zero sludge.
Some folks worry about that last little bit in the pan. That’s good to hear 👍
No valve for the oil filter.....nice vid, but i offroad alot and would be hesitant about the safety clip you just pop off and flip lever...probably never going to happen but I have a shop and dont have to worry about it. Good upgrade for most cars.....I might buy one anyway because you said I could flip the valve and then hav e time for a beer....I will just keep on the side of the fridge :)
My Excursion is an off-road rig. The valve is very well protected, but not invincible. But that safety clip isn't even needed. The earlier models didn't even have them. The lever takes considerable force to move. 👍
Put one on my last car...
Not long before I traded it in( but before I decided to), it was due for a change.
It was Feb. And I was feeling lazy, so I took it to the local Valvoline shop.
The second they saw the fumoto, they wouldn't do anything further.
" Did you know you don't have a drain plug?" "Where did you get your last oil change?" Yes, it's a valve, you open it and the oil drains, then you close it
All the previous changes have been in my driveway.
They couldn't even touch the valve for fear of liability, "in case it wouldn't close"
Can’t blame them for not working on it. Can blame them for not understanding what it was 🤦🏻♂️
I got one on my 12 valve. Priceless
Open valve... drink 3 beers while it drains 😂😎
I have thought about getting one of those but you make a good point I'm already going to have to take an oil dieter wrench I might as well bring a wrench too
I use it for sampling my oil, so it makes sense for me 👍
Vgg and junkyard digs mixed?
First time I’ve heard that one 🤓
What are the chances of that valve opening while going down the road? I’ve seen some like this before but have never been able to convince myself to test it.
It won’t open itself. Takes considerable force to move one.
A product I hated on until I got one myself. Now I have it on all my cars
At least you have an open mind 👍
A belt is a great filter wrench as well.
They will work in a pinch 👍
I bought one of these for my car and I went to install it but it only went in like two or three turns before it tightened up. I didn’t want to cause a problem by stripping my oil pan and at the time my car was still under warranty.
Makes sense 🤷🏻♂️
I believe these are fantastic for private mechanics. But I've had vehicles such as ford Super Duty coming to our shop with these and draining 13 to 15 quarts of oil out of them takes a very long time (15ish minutes which doesn't sound like much but when it usually takes 2 minutes) that's a lot of added time which eats up your time on labor and takes up a bay.
Yeah. I can totally understand that. I usually let the oil drain while I rotate my tires, so it works out fine for me.
Yep, gots me one o' them there thingys came with my zero turn mowers (secret tip, you DO gotta turn. Yep)
But that oil thingy takes 15+ minutes to drain a couple quarts from the mower. Must be a half day job on the truck ... ya think?
It's definitely slower than a drain plug, but faster than a lawn mower valve. It probably takes 10 minutes at the most. But I always rotate my tires when I'm draining my oil, so it doesn't really matter to me. Mechanics hate them though because it wastes their time. 👍
Get one of those oil suckers to get the oil out of the dipstick tube, then get a remote oil filter adapter so you can do it without getting under it.
I’ve got to lift it to rotate the tires anyway 🤷🏻♂️
I put that drain valve on. They don’t open by themselves. Also you can attach a 1/2” plastic hose. No more Liberian oil tanker spills. I got tired of fishing out the drain plug and oily fingers.
Drain plug into the oil bucket 😂🤦🏻♂️
Yup.
Pretty sure you changed the oil on my cr-v before I got it too. Had to use an oil filter socket to get it off .
Ogre-tightened 😉
This still isn’t “no tools”, but if you’re like me and regularly lose your filter wrench and have to buy a new one with every oil change, you could just use a good ol’ hammer and screwdriver. Place the screwdriver so it’s perpendicular to the surface of the filter, pound it through with a hammer, and turn it to the left to knock it loose. It’s messy and destroys the old filter, but it’s being tossed anyways! And besides, it’s fun to do
I’ve definitely used the screwdriver and hammer a time or two 👍
I use a similar product: EZ Oil Drain Valve and enjoy oil changes without getting myself dirty.
I’ve never tried theirs.
I wonder if you could hook up some sort of vacuum to that make it a little faster
The oil wasn’t nearly warm enough when I drained it. But still, they are a little slow. Good for beer drinking 😉
Use a long rag wrapped in reverse with some stick tack dried on a rag, only way to change it on my SXS without buying one of those socket BS filter wrenches.
Never heard that one. Whatever works 👍
Just got a 2013 scion frs and when I was getting the safety I asked to go look at the underbelly because I still haven't bought the car yet... not a spec of rust and it had one of these drain valves, the mechanic had no idea what he was looking at lol
That’s funny. They’ve been around a long time. Found mostly in heavy equipment and large trucks.
The other day I had to let my car warm up to get the oil filter off 😂😂😂
I’ll try that next time 👍
How did you remove the drain plug the first time???
I used meth and my teeth. 💪🏼
Just what I need, something to make draining 12 quarts of oil take even longer. With my Amsoil remote bypass system on my LB7, it's very close to 12 quarts.
If that stuff is as good as they say it is, you shouldn’t be draining it very often…if ever!
@@freedomworx: Once a year, or 25000, with oil analysis. Was apart for head gasket recently, and virtually no wear, with 275,000 miles. Had amsoil almost it's whole existence.
@@Trad-Am that’s good to here. If you do analysis at 25k with bypass filtration, I would be surprised if they didn’t tell you to continue using it.
@@freedomworx: It's always passed so far. They say it can go much longer than 25,000, but I just change once a year. Same with my factory fuel filter, but the 2 air dog filters 15,000, and built Alison spin on every 5k, since it's pumping higher pressures.
@@Trad-Am you are officially Truck OCD 😂😉
I've stripped my plug on my 2014 diesel cruze twice now. Getting under it is one issue, even with a 6 point socket. I just snug it, but the gasket (yes gasket) just locks it up, that and the metallurgy of this cross drilled plug is crap. You don't have to pull it out completely, just loosen till 4 jets of hot oil spray out everywhere. What ever happened to just a regular 5/8 steel plug? Think next time I'm going to machine a valve with mechanical threads.
That’s seems like a pretty crap design!
Yeah I'm not tryna have a valve fail or have the lever somehow open up.... Does it really save you that much time?
These things don’t just open. It takes considerable force to lift and twist the lever. They are OEM parts on a lot of equipment. They make it easy for me to sample the oil, that’s the biggest benefit to me. 👍
@@freedomworx I respect the reply, just not for me. People used to try to sell me on the stabilus oil drain plugs for my motorcycles and again it just wasn't worth the possible trouble. Just my take and of course. I could be wrong but the more moving parts means the more parts that can fail.
@@Mac7504-OG if it has moving parts, it can fail. 👍
Use those on my semis they work amazing
I hope they have a bigger orifice! 15 quarts takes a while...15 gallons would take a week 🤣
I’ve tried them and each time I noticed they’d leave an extra 1/2 quart of oil in the pan. They stick up into the pan above the end of the threads. I stopped using them because I’d like to get as much old oil out as possible.
I’ve heard of people shortening them to cure that. 👍
I wonder if they make one for my 52 inch scag mower. That would be great.
They are pretty universal. They come in several thread sizes.
Yes, that's what I want on my truck, a tiny plastic clip exposed to every stray branch and road hazard, ready to release all of the engine oil if it is dislodged. Where can I get stained glass valve stems for my tires?
They don’t even need those clips. The earlier models didn’t even come with them. These valves don’t open themselves. I’m an ogre, and it takes a good bit of effort for me to open them. My 7.3 Excursion doesn’t have the clip, doesn’t bother me a bit 🤷🏻♂️
@@freedomworx be that as it may, my 7.3 f250 ain't getting one.
@@damonthomas8955 can’t go wrong with a standard drain plug 🤷🏻♂️. I keep one in my glove box just in case I run over a moose and break it off
What I use when a filter is stuck I get a latex glove and the glove grips it so hard I get it off without a wrench.
I probably could have gotten it with some latex gloves and spinach.
Best money I ever spent on my 6.4!
6.4... All the power, none of the longevity!
@@freedomworx so far so good. Got to delete all emissions! Hopefully I get 300k out of her!
On yeah have them on both my lbzs was tired of the oil draining on the skid plate
2 LBZs? Now you’re just showing off 😂
@@freedomworx got a smoking deal from my neighbor the other day on his 07 lt2 crew cab he bought brand new . 7k
@@brookshuggins8433 Shazam!
Does that help keep turbo and oil temps down? Legit question
That’s a big Negative!
I hate it when they bait and switch!! Shaking my head young man! But is a cool video!!
I tried. 20 years ago I would have spun it off with one hand 😂
started using one the day my warrantee expired and have never regretted it,
I imagine the warranty nazis wouldn’t like the one Fumoto. They’d blame a blown transmission on an engine oil drain valve 😂
@@freedomworx - kind of thing if the dealer saw it it would be loose after ANY servicing.
Here's a sub for tryin' great job!
A for effort 🤓
One tool is better than many
Math 🤓
I've always wanted something like this and always wondered why this isn't a thing. Now that it IS a thing and I can see it in action, I'm asking myself "Is using a wrench that much more trouble than this?".
It’s a good solution for some people. It lets me sample the oil easily, that’s the biggest benefit for me. 🤷🏻♂️
My fumoto does not have a cissy plastic clip but it still works.
I don’t think they came in the earlier ones. I’ve had one without it.
There is a down side to these, I worked for a fleet of semi's and they were installed on all the truck til we had a few incidents on road debris opening the valves and losing all the oil, at $60,000+ to repair they were all removed
Like I said... It's a calculated risk!
I'll just use a socket, or a spanner, or an adjustable wrench, or if I want to cosplay as a Jiffylube employee I'll just make a new drain plug hole with a hammer.
No one needs this invention 🤣
I wouldn’t say no one. There are thousands of trucks and pieces of equipment with them. I use it for taking oil samples. That’s a little difficult with a drain plug.
Those duramax oil filters self tighten I swear. Always needed to use tools with them at the dealer.
It’s magic 😂
Yup, I can confirm, worked at cavender Chevrolet for a bit as a express tech. We always bet who can twist them off one handed lol
My senior tech always torques down the filter and plug! Have told him many times it is not necessary, especially for the filter. I make him remove them when I come across one. I'm not going to injure myself doing an oil change!!!
I always torque a plug 🫣
@@freedomworxCinched, yes. Absolutely unnecessary to be nut or knuckle busting tight when using a crush or other oil plug washer!!!
@@stvwds61 I just Torque it to the specified value. I’m a little OCD about some things 🫣
@@freedomworx Right on!
I have one. These are sick af
Super convenient 👍🤓
@@freedomworx definitely. Like you said: gives you time to crack a beer, or find your oil filter wrench because we all know it’s not coming off by hand lol
Don’t forget to pre fill the filter otherwise the TH-cam mechanic army will have a fit, yes even if it’s mounted upside or sideways lmao 🤣
Good point 😂
Had one, dumped it, drained too slowly and later got clogged, back to the regular drain plug for me, much better 👍
What clogged it up? That’s a little odd. But they definitely drain slower than a plug.
If it got clogged, you have bigger issues going on than slow draining.
I've been using one for years. Tool free. Love it
Just don’t drive through a cornfield 😳
it's like, i've seen this guy before but he was a little taller and on a different channel... VGG lol. You guys could be brothers.
We are of no relation…probably 🫣