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Oneflyenyceguy · 07-22-2014, 11:16 PM

Yea it's going down like that👍😜

RobertRS · 07-22-2014, 11:27 PM

I never really trusted those things along with the Fumoto valve with that gasket material ring for sealing nor the brass threads into the aluminum pan. Attempted to install one once and after seeing that the valve only makes up about 3 1/2 threads before contacting the questionable gasket. I pulled it back off and used the stock plug. Its threads not only are a closer match to the tapped hole but have a deeper engagement when installed. Still have it sitting here at the house. It was for my 2012 Silverado. To each his own though. Lots of people use them. Now if someone made them out of steel with the same length threaded shank and an undercut flange to accept an "o" ring or crush seal ,I'd be all over it.

Oneflyenyceguy · 07-22-2014, 11:32 PM

Well I will install it tomorrow and see how it works. If it fits tight in there it shouldn't be a problem.

Mr_Draco · 07-23-2014, 05:05 AM

I had one, will never use one again.

I put one on when I first got the car when I did my first oil change thinking that this will be handy and help keep things clean. Putting it on I had no issues, nor did I have issues during the time it was on, no leaks, nothing. Then came the second oil change. I opened the valve to let the oil out and it worked just fine, 10 minutes later I only had less than 1 quart drained out. I went inside and did some stuff came back out 45 minutes later and wasn't even half way there (SS has an 8 quart capacity). Finally I said screw it I don't have all day and decided to take the thing off. The valve completely broke in two. They are so cheaply made they can't even stand the stress of being removed. I contacted the company wanting a refund or an exchange because I've only had the thing less than a month and they said no. That they intentional design them to break or become damaged upon removal. WTF!!!!!!!!!! I will never do business and will never recommend them to anyone.

PalmerGA · 07-23-2014, 06:54 AM

This replaces the "oil pan" drain plug? Uhhhhh....... no.

c_LoW29 · 07-23-2014, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

I had one, will never use one again.

I put one on when I first got the car when I did my first oil change thinking that this will be handy and help keep things clean. Putting it on I had no issues, nor did I have issues during the time it was on, no leaks, nothing. Then came the second oil change. I opened the valve to let the oil out and it worked just fine, 10 minutes later I only had less than 1 quart drained out. I went inside and did some stuff came back out 45 minutes later and wasn't even half way there (SS has an 8 quart capacity). Finally I said screw it I don't have all day and decided to take the thing off. The valve completely broke in two. They are so cheaply made they can't even stand the stress of being removed. I contacted the company wanting a refund or an exchange because I've only had the thing less than a month and they said no. That they intentional design them to break or become damaged upon removal. WTF!!!!!!!!!! I will never do business and will never recommend them to anyone.

Same experience here no issues with any type of leak at all, but once it was time to change the oil it would just take way to damn long. They need to match the size of the drain area to the actual threads so it can empty faster.

PoorMansCamaro · 07-23-2014, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

I had one, will never use one again.

I put one on when I first got the car when I did my first oil change thinking that this will be handy and help keep things clean. Putting it on I had no issues, nor did I have issues during the time it was on, no leaks, nothing. Then came the second oil change. I opened the valve to let the oil out and it worked just fine, 10 minutes later I only had less than 1 quart drained out. I went inside and did some stuff came back out 45 minutes later and wasn't even half way there (SS has an 8 quart capacity). Finally I said screw it I don't have all day and decided to take the thing off. The valve completely broke in two. They are so cheaply made they can't even stand the stress of being removed. I contacted the company wanting a refund or an exchange because I've only had the thing less than a month and they said no. That they intentional design them to break or become damaged upon removal. WTF!!!!!!!!!! I will never do business and will never recommend them to anyone.

2 oil changes in less than a month? must have one hell of a commute! Or you just love using a lot of oil

snizzle · 07-23-2014, 07:17 AM

I have one on both of my vehicles and never experienced any issues. Draining does take longer but the convenience makes it worth it to me.

ckosiek · 07-23-2014, 08:28 AM

Was wondering if the slow draining would be hastened by removing the filler cap and leaving it off - unless it was done of course.........

Supercharged Red · 07-23-2014, 08:30 AM

If your oil is Hot/Warm like it is supposed to be when you change the oil, it comes out just fine. Have one on my Duramax 10 quarts!!

Scalded Dog · 07-23-2014, 08:42 AM

Too bad they don't make an oil plug that you just unscrew, let all the oil drain out, then replace...

Mean Green Z28 · 07-23-2014, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Scalded Dog

Too bad they don't make an oil plug that you just unscrew, let all the oil drain out, then replace...

that's a genius idea! Gonna start working on this. Maybe a solid rod with male threads machined on to it? Maybe a larger head so it can seat up against the pan ... then maybe a hex shaped head to make it easier to grip with a wrench? what ya think? Maybe it'll work?

Scalded Dog · 07-23-2014, 10:05 AM

Hell, I'm full of good ideas... my next invention will be a home telephone that's attached to the wall, with sort of a cord or cable, so that you never lose the pesky 'cordless' phone again.

Mean Green Z28 · 07-23-2014, 10:10 AM

how about a water resistant bath towel? You can just leave it anywhere after use and not have to dry it ... no pesky moldy smells!

07-22-2014, 11:16 PM	#1
Oneflyenyceguy Hmm...Something Clever Drives: Blac on Blaq on Blak 2012 Camaro LS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 413 View My Garage	2012 Camaro LS QwikValve Yea it's going down like that👍😜 Attached Images Last edited by Oneflyenyceguy; 07-24-2014 at 03:41 AM.

07-23-2014, 06:54 AM	#5
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	This replaces the "oil pan" drain plug? Uhhhhh....... no. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

07-23-2014, 07:17 AM	#8
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,549	I have one on both of my vehicles and never experienced any issues. Draining does take longer but the convenience makes it worth it to me. __________________ 2012 2SS 45th AE LS3 M6 Borla ATAK Catback Kooks Stepped LT Headers CAI Intake Hexvents VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body RX Catch Can Hurst Short Throw Shifter Pfadt ZL-Spec Stage 3 Suspension Forgestar F14 Tuned by Frost

07-23-2014, 08:30 AM	#10
Supercharged Red Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Snohomish WA Posts: 203	If your oil is Hot/Warm like it is supposed to be when you change the oil, it comes out just fine. Have one on my Duramax 10 quarts!! __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS A6/L99 Victory Red SLP TVS2300 Supercharger 6psi & Coil Covers. Roto Fab CAI. RX Catch can ZL1 Fuel Pump Kooks 1 7/8" LT Headers w/ High Flow Cats Corsa out the back! NT555R 305/35/20 472 RWHP 466 RWTQ 12.11 @ 114.3 MPH 1.81 60' Pacific Raceways Kent, WA 6/6/13

07-23-2014, 10:10 AM	#14
Mean Green Z28 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 940 View My Garage	how about a water resistant bath towel? You can just leave it anywhere after use and not have to dry it ... no pesky moldy smells! __________________ 2010 2SS - CAI Intake, ADM Scoop, RotoFab Washer relo. LT Headers and off-road pipes, X-pipe, Muffler Deletes, ZL1 Spoiler, Technostalgia Tail-lights '98 T/A (Sold) - Forged 6.0ltr, MS3, P&P'd Heads/Valves, 90MM FAST/TB, Headers, 3" Y-pipe, 4" Mufflex Catback. Koni Adjustables w/GC coilovers (550/175), Strano Sway Bars '94 Z28 (Sold) ... LS1 swap (basically same setup as the T/A), TH350/3500 stall ... swapped it all into the T/A -- >> Some of my Projects My Fquick Page

07-22-2014, 11:27 PM	#2
RobertRS Drives: 2014 2SS L99 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corpus Christi Texas Posts: 1,320	I never really trusted those things along with the Fumoto valve with that gasket material ring for sealing nor the brass threads into the aluminum pan. Attempted to install one once and after seeing that the valve only makes up about 3 1/2 threads before contacting the questionable gasket. I pulled it back off and used the stock plug. Its threads not only are a closer match to the tapped hole but have a deeper engagement when installed. Still have it sitting here at the house. It was for my 2012 Silverado. To each his own though. Lots of people use them. Now if someone made them out of steel with the same length threaded shank and an undercut flange to accept an "o" ring or crush seal ,I'd be all over it.

07-22-2014, 11:32 PM	#3
Oneflyenyceguy Hmm...Something Clever Drives: Blac on Blaq on Blak 2012 Camaro LS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 413 View My Garage	Well I will install it tomorrow and see how it works. If it fits tight in there it shouldn't be a problem.

07-23-2014, 05:05 AM	#4
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,415	I had one, will never use one again. I put one on when I first got the car when I did my first oil change thinking that this will be handy and help keep things clean. Putting it on I had no issues, nor did I have issues during the time it was on, no leaks, nothing. Then came the second oil change. I opened the valve to let the oil out and it worked just fine, 10 minutes later I only had less than 1 quart drained out. I went inside and did some stuff came back out 45 minutes later and wasn't even half way there (SS has an 8 quart capacity). Finally I said screw it I don't have all day and decided to take the thing off. The valve completely broke in two. They are so cheaply made they can't even stand the stress of being removed. I contacted the company wanting a refund or an exchange because I've only had the thing less than a month and they said no. That they intentional design them to break or become damaged upon removal. WTF!!!!!!!!!! I will never do business and will never recommend them to anyone.

07-23-2014, 08:28 AM	#9
ckosiek Drives: Former owner 2013 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Delaware Posts: 72	Was wondering if the slow draining would be hastened by removing the filler cap and leaving it off - unless it was done of course.........

07-23-2014, 08:42 AM	#11
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Too bad they don't make an oil plug that you just unscrew, let all the oil drain out, then replace...

07-23-2014, 10:05 AM	#13
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Hell, I'm full of good ideas... my next invention will be a home telephone that's attached to the wall, with sort of a cord or cable, so that you never lose the pesky 'cordless' phone again.