Oil plug quick release

[Tom T]

I am looking for something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Stahlbus-Dra...gateway&sprefix=oil+plug+quick,aps,159&sr=8-4

Quick oil change without removing plug, just opening a valve. Any experience?

 

[duneslider]

I have used Fumoto valves in the past and liked them a lot. Haven't looked at them for the expedition though.

 

[st381183]

If you have the big yellow plastic oil drain plug try the Ronin Quick Oil Change plug? I purchased one but haven’t installed it yet. Solid construction, all metal.

https://roninfactory.com/products/ford-f150-raptor-oil-drain-ronin-factory

 

[Deadman]

I'll be ordering that! Thanks!

 

[Scottorama]

$80 for an oil plug that doesn't even drain all of the oil out of the pan? I don't think so.......

 

[HawkX66]

I had a Fumoto valve on my 05 F350 diesel. I loved it. No problems in 100k miles. I would never buy that Ronin one. Mainly because of the second piece you have to keep track of, but Scottorama is right too.

 

[Foghorn]

I bought one of those (several years ago) when Fram made one. It had the valve cover and a connecting hose to screw on and let it drain right in the pan.. the downside (aside from leaving oil in the pan As Scottorama mentioned) It took forever to drain the oil.. it was probably a .25 in hole at the largest and then with the valve system it just added to the restriction on the flow. It worked as intended but the last thing I want to do is add to the time it takes to change the oil... I'll do a little extra cleanup and still be finished before that thing would finish draining. Just buy yourself a big pack of the nitril gloves and roll on.

 

[Flexpedition]

The Stahlbus and similar we use extensively in aviation. A long drain tube is attached to the '2nd piece' plug. Saves a lot of time but does drain slower, and at most might leave 2 ounces of oil in the pan. You store the drain tube with your catch pan because its a mess and otherwise is subject to getting lost or misplaced.

 

[mikeyanxu]

I had fumoto drain valves on two vehicles. The main reason for me to install them is to avoid stripped threads in aluminum oil pans.

I do safety wire the valves and add a rubber cap to the spout as a backup.

 

[duneslider]

I didn't realize these had the plastic drain plug thing. I am expert at making a mess when I change oil, so I can't wait for this one!

 

[HawkX66]

 

[st381183]

$80 for an oil plug that doesn't even drain all of the oil out of the pan? I don't think so.......

You do realize that once the bulk of the oil is out, the Ronin plug can be removed all the way, if desired, to clean off the magnet and drain the dribble of oil left in the pan. The Ronin is held in place with a flat spring to prevent backing out but it can be removed with the application of inward pressure to overcome the retaining spring and then turned counterclockwise. Still makes the process quick and mostly painless.

If one can keep track of the “key” for ones lug nuts one can also clean the part that actually drains the oil and store it in a ziplock bag until needed for the next oil change. I’m sorry that the naysayers don’t like it but it is well made and specific to the crappy plastic oil pan that Ford used on the 2018s.

 

[Tom T]

Thanks for all the answers.

(Luckily, the newer models went back to stell plug and all pan....)

Leaving 2oz of oil in? hmmm...interesting and kind of makes sense that it drains a bit less than if one removes the screw....on the other hand
a) I might change oil more often cos its easy
b) I might buy some Rhino ramps or so, to lift the front of the truck (maybe that does not help a lot)

Thoughts?

 

[Deadman]

Ya, I was expecting to remove the whole insert to fully drain the oil......

 

[ynpmoose]

I got this one and the hose kit. That way I could rotate it in a way that the hose routes well around everything in the way. I can now drain without removing the sound baffle, etc.

Fumoto F107SX M12-1.75 SX Series Drain Valve https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HP5V10A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_z.PkDbNBVPE0N

 

[Kmdcolo]

The Ronin leaves 1/8 of a cup of oil over the stock plug. I have two on order and they do sell replacement drain plugs if you lose one.

 

[lbv150]

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This but a different model that is adjustable and drains straight down.....I put one on after the first pain in the a@@ oil change. Drains the oil straight down instead of sideways - what was a Ford engineer thinking about that day?

 

[scottdm]

I got this one and the hose kit. That way I could rotate it in a way that the hose routes well around everything in the way. I can now drain without removing the sound baffle, etc.

Fumoto F107SX M12-1.75 SX Series Drain Valve https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HP5V10A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_z.PkDbNBVPE0N

I also use the Fumoto drain valve with hose kit, and find it to be helpful so I don't have to remove my transmission skid plate when changing oil.

 

[HawkX66]

This but a different model that is adjustable and drains straight down.....I put one on after the first pain in the a@@ oil change. Drains the oil straight down instead of sideways - what was a Ford engineer thinking about that day?

I've never understood why any of the engineers put oil drains in the side of oil pans...

 

[Artie]

I've never understood why any of the engineers put oil drains in the side of oil pans...

If I had to guess it would be to keep the protruding plug from being exposed to potential bottoming out resulting in broke heads or hard to remove scuffed heads.