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x1UP · 03-17-2015, 07:13 PM

Curious. I might get one. This is because I do my own oil changes too. It'll be easier....

RobertPaulson · 03-17-2015, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cjymiller

How is the clearance with that 1/2 inch nipple?

hardly sticks out just like gramicci, you'd have to drive over something that would scrape the entire underside to hit it. as it stands the resonator on my front pipe hangs much lower and i barely hit it.

i'm on RCE yellows so just under an inch drop.

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Originally Posted by x1UP

Curious. I might get one. This is because I do my own oil changes too. It'll be easier....

best thing you can get to make oil changes as easy as they can get.

swarb · 03-17-2015, 07:36 PM

I might get one because it will make the oil changes I do myself easier. Curious.

Ridgerunr · 03-23-2015, 04:36 PM

I remember reading on the forester forum (traded one for brz) that subaru did not recommend this. Something about the flow being to slow and not being able to remove sludge or wherever from the engine... Who knows... I have been changing my own oil for 40+ years! drain plugs work for me.

jvincent · 03-23-2015, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kingnba6

anybody use these valves in areas where it snows and roads are covered with salt?

Yep. Changed my oil a couple of weeks ago, no issues.

2016 Camaro SS · 03-23-2015, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ridgerunr

I remember reading on the forester forum (traded one for brz) that subaru did not recommend this. Something about the flow being to slow and not being able to remove sludge or wherever from the engine... Who knows... I have been changing my own oil for 40+ years! drain plugs work for me.

That's a load of crap, unless you just simply don't change oil at regular intervals.

Koa · 03-23-2015, 05:10 PM

Greddy magnetic drain plug > this

lazy asses!

2016 Camaro SS · 03-23-2015, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Koa

Greddy magnetic drain plug > this

lazy asses!

Hey, at least my hands don't get dirty. I LIKE TO BE CLEAN.

Not to mention it takes additional time to drain since the hole is a lot smaller. I just go inside and watch TV and come back in a few hours.

Imrac · 03-23-2015, 11:43 PM

I have one with the short nipple, s version I believe.

I just jack the car up, take my 3 gallon used oil container, slip a 6 inch hose on the drain valve and dump directly into the container. Come out 30 minutes and refill.

Koa · 03-24-2015, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 2016 Camaro SS

Hey, at least my hands don't get dirty. I LIKE TO BE CLEAN.

Not to mention it takes additional time to drain since the hole is a lot smaller. I just go inside and watch TV and come back in a few hours.

ok im just salty, fumotos are awesome & I wish I had one

brandonblt2 · 03-24-2015, 11:20 AM

You guys with the valve is it possible to change the oil without jacking up the car? Like how hard is it to turn the valve, I'm pretty thin and can reach the oil pan without lifting my car. I'm considering this if I can knock out one more step in changing my oil.

gramicci101 · 03-24-2015, 11:22 AM

Actually turning the valve is easy. Fitting a drain pan and my arm under the car is less easy.

brandonblt2 · 03-24-2015, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gramicci101

Actually turning the valve is easy. Fitting a drain pan and my arm under the car is less easy.

Ok cool and yea the reason I can fit is cause I have really long lanky arms

2016 Camaro SS · 03-24-2015, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by brandonblt2

You guys with the valve is it possible to change the oil without jacking up the car? Like how hard is it to turn the valve, I'm pretty thin and can reach the oil pan without lifting my car. I'm considering this if I can knock out one more step in changing my oil.

Until you lower your car.... Valve is super easy to twist. I have the one with the nipple for the clear hose attachment which makes it so easy to drain.

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