Has Anybody Tried The Fram Sure Drain??
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Has Anybody Tried The Fram Sure Drain??
I was in Wal-Mart and see that Fram now has a product out that is similar to the Fumotomo drain valve. It looks easier for it has a cap to cover it and it draind when you press an adapter up into it. Had anyone tried one of these yet?
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I have a Sure Drain on my F150. The hose falls off when the hot oil goes through it so I don't use the hose. Even worse. Now I have to keep track of the small brass connector. I am thinking that the Fumoto is better. You don't need an adapter piece & hose and it flows out faster.
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Hope we get more reports on the Fram.
Why does the hose fall off? does it just friction mount?
Are there links to websites for both for comparison?
What are the costs of each?
Will both work on all Ford trucks?
Will they attach tightly if an oversized plug has been put in place?
jaco
Why does the hose fall off? does it just friction mount?
Are there links to websites for both for comparison?
What are the costs of each?
Will both work on all Ford trucks?
Will they attach tightly if an oversized plug has been put in place?
jaco
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Some kits (newer ones maybe) have a wire clamp holding the hose on. I pulled the hoses off mine (have Sure Drain on all three vehicles) and put clear hose on instead. Appears Fumoto flows a lot faster, but I did not like the lever. If the lever were removable it would be better. Also a nice cap would be good for the Fumoto. Either way, it sure beats a regular plug.
Both products have websites, but I don't have the links.
If you have an oversized plug installed, it seems chancy that any might fit, but worth looking into.
Both products have websites, but I don't have the links.
If you have an oversized plug installed, it seems chancy that any might fit, but worth looking into.
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I like the Fumoto drain idea, but I use a drain bolt with the magnetic tip for my Aerostar. What is everyone's opinion, in whether the magnetic tip is important to trap small amounts of metal particals, found in all oil, in every internal combustion engine? I trust you guys, and value your opinions... Ed
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i have it i just used a hose clamp to keep it on. then i don't get a drop of oil on the ground until it is time to change the filter
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i love mine, have been using them on all my vehicles since about 3 years ago. i put a magnet on the oil filter to trap any small metal particles. the hose slipping off was a problem, plastic ty strap solved it. i store the hose with my filter wrench.
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Originally Posted by BlueRanger94
Since it threads in where the drain plug was does it prevent all the oil from being drained?
If you have a side drain like my Fords do, then it will leave a slightly higher level than without the Fram Sure Drain. Not sure it is significant, but maybe could jack up the opposite side of the car to help the last bit out.
I figure if half a quart is left in a 5 quart system, that is 10% or like as if you were 300 miles into a 3000 mile OCI. Most of the time our oil is running a lot dirtier than that anyway, so it really probably doesn't matter. IMHO.
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Originally Posted by rusty70f100
Personally I never saw the value. I mean, does it really take that long to unscrew the drain plug? Big deal. 
(oh yeah everybody's been there, don't lie you know you have )The Fumoto is what I have and I love it, no knowledge of the Fram so I can't say one way or the other there.
John
Last edited by jharvey3; Mar 10, 2005 at 01:08 PM.
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Well you're not supposed to lay directly under the drain plug! 
I've gotten to the point where I can unscrew the drain plug and only get a little on my thumb and forefinger. Pull it away quickly, not a problem.
I've gotten to the point where I can unscrew the drain plug and only get a little on my thumb and forefinger. Pull it away quickly, not a problem.