[Peaty]

I thought I had a thread about this but couldn't find it in a search.

It appears that the valves threads protrude into the oil pan and don't let all the oil out when you change it. I came up with a quick fix as I love the valve myself. Look here at the bottom of the page:

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=169#post169

 

[2Point5RS]

Thanks Peaty...

I just bought a drain valve, and have been hesitant until this problem was resolved. Thanks a bunch!

 

[Warp3]

Hmmm...that's nice info to have. I've got the Fumoto valve on my car but haven't "used" it yet (I installed it with my last oil change).

 

[Peaty]

I wouldn't let this minor problem prevent anyone from getting the valve. It's super handy. At first I used a hack saw to make a notch which I think will work fine too. But I came across my small rat tail file I used that . 5 min job tops. If you can't do either of these things just use the fiber washer and a crush washer and that will help.

 

[MagicMT]

Is it that big of a problem? Seems kind of minor to me, it's only keeping a little bit of the old oil.

 

[Peaty]

I agree, if you change the oil often like every 3-5k it shouldn't be all that big a deal. Still the more dirty oil you get out the better.

 

[costas]

Now if we only knew how much oil to put in...

I HATE MY DIPSTICK...its always wacky....

Just to save the bandwidth...

I park level, I wipe it down, I have waited (overnicht) in some cases for the oil to drain.

Still shows like its too much...when I know its right...


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