Oil Drain Plug Replacement
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Oil Drain Plug Replacement
I have a 2006 F-250 PSD. I'm looking to replace the stock oil drain plug with a "quick" type plug to make it easier and cleaner to change my own oil. I've found 2...
1) Dorman EZDrain (P/N: 092-006)
2) Fumoto QwikValve (P/N: F-111)
They both have M14-1.25 threads, but the Dorman is about 1/2 the price of the Fumoto. I can't find any place that says the Dorman actually "fits" my truck, but I'm assuming it would because it has the same thread size. Anyone used either of these and know if the Dorman actually fits, or if one is a lot better than the other?
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1) Dorman EZDrain (P/N: 092-006)
2) Fumoto QwikValve (P/N: F-111)
They both have M14-1.25 threads, but the Dorman is about 1/2 the price of the Fumoto. I can't find any place that says the Dorman actually "fits" my truck, but I'm assuming it would because it has the same thread size. Anyone used either of these and know if the Dorman actually fits, or if one is a lot better than the other?
Thanks!
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Never seen the dorman before but its only $7.15 from RockAuto Auto Parts I might buy one to check it out for that price.
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I would not recommend this. Most of these are not magnetic, but i did not look at the ones u posted about. I had a truck come in and somethin screwed the oil pump. The owner wanted to teardown the engine to find what caused the issue. Dont blame him. So i took it all apart. Come to find out the high press pump blew up in the past which i have seen before, and most of the time the particles will float around in the oil pan, and will stick to the magnetic drain plug, but it did not beins it wasnt magnetic. This was a very costly repair that probably could have been avoided if factory drain plug had been left in it.
I have also seen a 4x4 truck that got hung up on a stump or somethin offroad and flipped the lever and drained all oil out while driving. He stopped when the engine stopped beins it was starved for oil. Wound up replacing high press pump beins it was starved for oil. I would not recommend it from past experience. Just my .02.
I have also seen a 4x4 truck that got hung up on a stump or somethin offroad and flipped the lever and drained all oil out while driving. He stopped when the engine stopped beins it was starved for oil. Wound up replacing high press pump beins it was starved for oil. I would not recommend it from past experience. Just my .02.
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Looks like the Fumoto is coming out on top...
FordMsterTech, that's 2 good points. I think i read somewhere about people sticking a magnet inside their oil pan to catch all the particles when they replace the valve, any thoughts on that? Also, they recommend a 5/8" hose clamp to keep the valve closed in off-road conditions. Do you know if this guy had the hose clamp on or not?
FordMsterTech, that's 2 good points. I think i read somewhere about people sticking a magnet inside their oil pan to catch all the particles when they replace the valve, any thoughts on that? Also, they recommend a 5/8" hose clamp to keep the valve closed in off-road conditions. Do you know if this guy had the hose clamp on or not?
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Get one that is magnetic so you can see your engine's condition and less sharp objects get to the oil filter.
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If you put a hose clamp on it, what is the sense in having it? The whole purpose of it is so you dont need tools to change oil. I thought about these type's of drains before, and have since decided that, with the places and/or brush I sometimes take my truck through, I will just use a wrench, and know my plug is in and working.
Dont mean to offend if You use it and love it, just I take my truck through some brush, and dont want anything (that important) hangin out the oil pan for any random stick to open/break off. MY THEORY on it. If I spent 100% of my time on pavement or good dirt roads I would install one and put a big magnet on the bottom of the pan.
FWIW
Workin on My Pa's Farm I have had Hay, and corn stalks wrap the driveshafts, be pretty easy to have something open it, no thanks. Hunting I have been in laurel that rubs the underside of the cab, so i am sure pieces come in contact with the oilpan. That would make a bad day, especially if you didnt kill anything but your engine.
Dont mean to offend if You use it and love it, just I take my truck through some brush, and dont want anything (that important) hangin out the oil pan for any random stick to open/break off. MY THEORY on it. If I spent 100% of my time on pavement or good dirt roads I would install one and put a big magnet on the bottom of the pan.
FWIW
Workin on My Pa's Farm I have had Hay, and corn stalks wrap the driveshafts, be pretty easy to have something open it, no thanks. Hunting I have been in laurel that rubs the underside of the cab, so i am sure pieces come in contact with the oilpan. That would make a bad day, especially if you didnt kill anything but your engine.
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i understand that completely, and if i took my truck off-road a lot i would probably do the same. however, i spend about 98% of the time on-road, and the rare occassion when i do go "off-road", its pretty much just grass, not a lot of brush or sticks.
and when they talk about the hose clamp, its one of the spring type clamps, not the screw type that you need a screwdriver for. This one looks like you just squeeze it with your fingers... so still no tools. at least i hope no tools, otherwise, you're right - it starts to defeat the purpose.
and when they talk about the hose clamp, its one of the spring type clamps, not the screw type that you need a screwdriver for. This one looks like you just squeeze it with your fingers... so still no tools. at least i hope no tools, otherwise, you're right - it starts to defeat the purpose.
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Also dont let everyone know that u have this style of drain plug. I mean on here its fine i just wouldnt tell alot of friends. What if one of those friends turn bad? It would be alot easier for your truck to get sabotaged beins you dont need any tools to drain the oil. Know what i mean. If i did use one of these plugs i would definately put a magnet on the pan...
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LOL. The reason i brought that up is that we had some punks in my home town goin round town with a set of wrenches drainin peoples oil thinkin it would be funny. But they got caught so im the one laughin now haha
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I would not recommend this. Most of these are not magnetic, but i did not look at the ones u posted about. I had a truck come in and somethin screwed the oil pump. The owner wanted to teardown the engine to find what caused the issue. Dont blame him. So i took it all apart. Come to find out the high press pump blew up in the past which i have seen before, and most of the time the particles will float around in the oil pan, and will stick to the magnetic drain plug, but it did not beins it wasnt magnetic. This was a very costly repair that probably could have been avoided if factory drain plug had been left in it.
I have also seen a 4x4 truck that got hung up on a stump or somethin offroad and flipped the lever and drained all oil out while driving. He stopped when the engine stopped beins it was starved for oil. Wound up replacing high press pump beins it was starved for oil. I would not recommend it from past experience. Just my .02.
I have also seen a 4x4 truck that got hung up on a stump or somethin offroad and flipped the lever and drained all oil out while driving. He stopped when the engine stopped beins it was starved for oil. Wound up replacing high press pump beins it was starved for oil. I would not recommend it from past experience. Just my .02.
Also, if the oil were drained out, then the engine shouldn't start.
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Between the two brands posted in the opening post, I would vote for Fumoto.
1) Name brand and widely used and available.
2) Been used and safely used by many on this site for years.
3) Well made and works like charm everytime.
4) It is what I have and can speak from personal experience that it is great!!
Personally, the magnet capability that some tought is over-rated... use a quality OEM made oil filter and you will be fine... and change your oil every 5,000 miles.
The magnet is so small, that once particles get on it... the rest of the "junk" will not stick to it anyways... and you must have larger issues to deal with if one has metal floating around in the motor anyways.
I do not go off-road, but if I hit something large enough to rip off my Fumoto valve (which sits right behind the front axle and steering system)... then many other things are going to get broken well before the valve does (IMO).
1) Name brand and widely used and available.
2) Been used and safely used by many on this site for years.
3) Well made and works like charm everytime.
4) It is what I have and can speak from personal experience that it is great!!
Personally, the magnet capability that some tought is over-rated... use a quality OEM made oil filter and you will be fine... and change your oil every 5,000 miles.
The magnet is so small, that once particles get on it... the rest of the "junk" will not stick to it anyways... and you must have larger issues to deal with if one has metal floating around in the motor anyways.
I do not go off-road, but if I hit something large enough to rip off my Fumoto valve (which sits right behind the front axle and steering system)... then many other things are going to get broken well before the valve does (IMO).
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"I do not go off-road, but if I hit something large enough to rip off my Fumoto valve (which sits right behind the front axle and steering system)... then many other things are going to get broken well before the valve does (IMO)."
If you are pavement bound you are fine. I use my truck to hunt and fish, and camp (sometimes in places I shouldnt have a crew cab SD) all you need is 1 piece of brush to come up and your SOL! Unless you carry 15 quarts of oil and a spare oil stopping device with ya! lol
If you are pavement bound you are fine. I use my truck to hunt and fish, and camp (sometimes in places I shouldnt have a crew cab SD) all you need is 1 piece of brush to come up and your SOL! Unless you carry 15 quarts of oil and a spare oil stopping device with ya! lol