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From: Dallas
Originally Posted by Mud Doc
Don't know why anyone who does their own oil changes wouldn't have one of these valves--mine has the nipple to put a hose on and can easily direct oil to a container without a funnel. No drips, no mess.
By the way, I have a 350, not a 340 as I said at first. Surprised no one hung me out to dry on that one.
By the way, I have a 350, not a 340 as I said at first. Surprised no one hung me out to dry on that one.
I appreciate the valve link NiNjADoC. Even a genius like me can't know everything! I ordered the valve this morning. I had seen similar valves but most trucks I've owned before have been slammed so not enough clearance for such gadgets.
Thanks again for the neat gadget
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From: Dallas
Originally Posted by johnsdiesel
The .95 from the HP reservoir is not included in the 15 quarts. Same thing with the 7.3 from 1999+. They listed the refill capacity at 15 quarts knowing you wouldn't drain the HP res. Some guys do it on the 7.3 which is why I was wondering if it was practical. So, your actual oil capacity is supposed to be 15.95 quarts, but the refill capacity is supposed to be 15 quarts. That's why I brought up the issue about only being able to drain 13.5. Therefore, if you're really running 15.95 quarts you're leaving almost 2.5 quarts in the engine at oil changes.
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The quick drain valve would probably be a good item for some but I use my truck offroad hunting and such. I don't want to take the chance of having the thing knocked of in the middle of nowhere. Besides, I really don't mind a little bit of oil on my hands to get a regular inspection of the magnet on the drain plug.
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Originally Posted by dbm04F250
The quick drain valve would probably be a good item for some but I use my truck offroad hunting and such. I don't want to take the chance of having the thing knocked of in the middle of nowhere. Besides, I really don't mind a little bit of oil on my hands to get a regular inspection of the magnet on the drain plug.
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From: 3rd Rock
Originally Posted by Choctaw Bob
The same thing concerns me.
Seems very easy to me....
There I go not thinking very much of the human race.
Is there a way to lock it, guess drill .060 hole and safety wire it
Would not be hard.
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From: Dallas
Originally Posted by Tim Lamkin
What happens if someone did not really like you and drained out 10 quarts?
Seems very easy to me....
There I go not thinking very much of the human race.
Is there a way to lock it, guess drill .060 hole and safety wire it
Would not be hard.
Seems very easy to me....
There I go not thinking very much of the human race.
Is there a way to lock it, guess drill .060 hole and safety wire it
Would not be hard.
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