Oil pan drain valves....

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(04-15-2017 )Hammerhead Wrote:  

(04-15-2017 )JMBT Wrote:  Does anyone on here run an oil pan drain valve? If so what brand?, any problems with leaking? I was just looking at a FUMOTO online....... It sure would be handy.

I'm not familiar with the FUMOTO one, this is what I use (standard version). https://www.nospillsystems.com
I also have welded a bung and installed one on the lower steel rad hose.
The threading on of the drain hose is what opens the valve. When closed, if it does leak it has a protective cap that is o-ring sealed for double protection. It threads on in place of the drain hose. The oil plug has been on my truck for 5 years, and the coolant one for two. Neither one leaks externally. There is always a drop or two of coolant under the cap on that one, but I kinda expected that.
They make for very clean servicing. I drain the used oil directly into two empty 5 gallon pails and rarely spill more the one or two drops.

edit: after looking up FUMOTO online, that is what is on my APU. The engine is housed in a box, whereas your truck engine is not necessarily that protected. I would recommend the No Spill System instead, as it is a "captured and redundant" system with a protective cap.

the no spill one is called a femco plug. they are very high quality and i ran them for years on over 200 pieces of iron and never had a single one fail in the 3+ years i was responsible for them. they are a well built product.