

| Subject: | Re: Oil Changing |
| From: | Tom Rowsell |
| Date: | Mon, 16 Jun 2003 16:44:37 -0330 |
As was pointed out recently, this FRAM thingy protrudes downward and could get struck/damaged in any low clearance situation. The SD2 model will likely fit. i considered this, but in the end went with a metric drain plug from Canadian Tire... Here's the thread... http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0305A&L=vanagon&P=R21621 Tom >I'm getting ready to make my first oil change on the '87 Westy. The PO >(lived in southern Oklahoma) has ALWAYS used Valvoline 20W50, and from >reading various posts, this appears to have been good. > >I don't know about which oil filter the PO used in the past, but I plan on >getting the Mann or Mahle filter as suggested by advisors from this list. > >I'm not really familiar with the "crush" washer that goes around the drain >plug, and don't know if those need to be ordered separately from online >shops or not (vanagain.com/busdepot, etc.) but this product at my FLAPS >caught my eye and I wondered if it would be worth the $13 investment to make >changing the oil easier (even if it is from FRAM) as there would be no fear >of over-torquing the plug or stripping the threads everytime. [What size is >the drain plug?] > >Interested in opinions. > >-----clip------ >http://www.fram.com/ under "PRODUCT Accessories," scroll to the bottom... > >>>FRAM� SureDRAINT Fast Access Oil Change System >The easier way to change your oil. Now you can drain your oil with no tools, >no mess and no hot oil on your hands with the revolutionary new SureDRAIN >Fast Access Oil Change System brought to you by the trusted name in >filters..FRAM. > >Now you can have instant access to your oil with just a turn of the wrist! > > Proprietary SureDRAIN Valve - this unique, heavy duty Actuator Valve is >precision engineered to permanently replace your existing oil drain plug and >allow instant oil access and draining. > >Twist on Drain Hose - Designed for fast, easy, twist on operation, the heavy >duty FRAM drain hose starts the flow of oil directly into your receptacle >with the turn of your wrist. > > Added Protection Dust Cover - To keep the SureDRAIN valve free from road >dirt and safe from undercarriage debris, the ultra-rugged SureDRAIN dust >cover locks firmly into place until the next oil change. Like all SureDRAIN >parts, this dust cover has been tested against leaks, corrosion, vibration >and road damage. > >---
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