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Oil Drain Plug Valve
Anyone have experience with these types of products (Fram SureDrain or Fumoto), on a truck or other vehicle? Having had to replace the oil pan in my wife's van recently, I'm considering installing one of these on one or both vehicles.
Please note, I'm a bean counter by trade, but there is an appeal to this type of technology to me from a logical standpoint.
Mike
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I've been using the Fumoto valve on my 2001 since the truck was nearly new. No problems and it sure makes oil changes simple.
Fram gets none of my money, for any of their products. Just say no to Fram! Friends don't let friends use Fram!
Fumoto....
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Dittos on the Fumoto valve
Here's some good sources for them ...
http://lubricationspecialist.com/front/index.aspx
http://www.kennedydiesel.com/detail.cfm?ID=212
Bill
03 2500HD D/A CC/SB/4WD,OilGuard, MegaFilter,LiftPump/PreFilter, Bilsteins,RetraxRollTop,J&J Boards,Coolant Filter,AlliDeepPan,FastIdle,AllHeadLightsOn,
98 K3500 6.5,SOLD
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Fumoto is better than Fram
The Fram uses a wire loop to push open a valve after you take the cap off the device. It would still be draining after I finished tire rotation and rear diff check.
The fumoto is a good ball valve with a positive locking mechanism.
I bought the Fram to save some $$$. It cost me more because it went to the trash!
Mike
07 Silverado 2500HD LT3 D/A CC SB, Astro cap, all in Blue Granite Metallic. H2 chrome wheels with 265/70-17 Pirelli Scorpions. Autometer Boost and Pyro mounted overhead. Luverne stainless nerf bars, BedRug, PML trans pan and high cap diff cover.
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I have a fumoto on the truck and put 2 frams on the boat motors. Threw them in the trash and bought two more fumoto's. FUMOTO is the only way to go.
Donovan
Enthusiast
Fumoto. Had it on the truck since new. No problems.
Steve
'02 2500HD SLE EC/LB 4X4 Duramax/Allison - Amsoil air filter, KD exhaust, Isspro gauges, Fumoto, SpeedLiner, Bilstein, MEGA post OE, KD Lift Pump & Harness, KD Boost Control, Westin step bars, FPPF Total Power every fuel-up, VR Straps.
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Sure Drain
I've got the sure drain on 2 cars and the truck. It drains a little slow, but I really like it
2002 Crew Cab, LS, SB, 2500HD Duramax/Allison, 3.73 LS, Trailering pkg, loaded. White/tan, Buckets
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I've used both
I've used both Fram and Fumoto and I prefer the Fumoto. As mentioned above, the drain rate seems faster with the Fumoto. IMHO that means more "flushing" action to remove dirt and other contaminants from the oil pan when changing the oil.
The fumoto is also less messy for me (little or no oil on hands).
FWIW,
Jim M.
'05 2500HD D/A CC SB 4x4 Silver LS ~65,000+ mi.
Isspro EGT (pre-turbo) & Boost analog guages; 4" Magnaflow exhaust; Superchips programmer; Uni-Foam Air Filter; Boost stick w/ext.; Amsoil Lubrication products; Aux. fuel filter (Post OEM); FilterMags on oil, fuel, and trans; Bilstein shocks; Amsoil Dual Remote oil bypass; 60 gal. In-bed RDS Aux. fuel tank; Prodigy electric brake controller; VR3 Color Back-up Camera System, Battery tender
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