Has anybody tried the Fram quick drain?

[Anonymous]

The subject is pretty self-explanitory. The reason I ask is that it could prevent a lot of stripped drain threads.

Steve

[Anonymous]

Re: Has anybody tried the Fram quick drain?

The subject is pretty self-explanitory. The reason I ask is that it could prevent a lot of stripped drain threads.

Steve

I just saw one for the first time about 2 weeks ago--now that you reminded me i will go get it tomorrow- it should make for less busted knuckles also--if it doesnt leak or some other thing..
Whats your feeling on the item even if you havent bought one yet???

[Anonymous]

I imagine they would be ok if they don't melt. I honestly prefer metal on metal but suzuki went and used something like a 15/16" nut on my bike and as a result I have to use a wrench with too much leverage to install it.

I guess the product would have too be considered based on how it attaches to the engine as well as material. I'm gonna have a look at them when I'm at Crappy Tire tomorrow and will let you know what I think.

Steve

ps. Crappy Tire is the proper name for Canadian Tire as they don't have a good enough reputation to be using our country's name. They charge by piece work so you can run up a 9 hour labour bill in 3 hours with some unlicensed kid hacking at your car...

[Anonymous]

Re: Has anybody tried the Fram quick drain?

The subject is pretty self-explanitory. The reason I ask is that it could prevent a lot of stripped drain threads.

Steve

I just came back fron discount auto parts and the quick drains that they have are not the fine thread needed for my gs -- i liked it though
have you found one that fit your bike???

[Anonymous]

Nope, no luck at my parts store. I'll just have to use my torque wrench next time.

[Anonymous]

Re: Has anybody tried the Fram quick drain?

The subject is pretty self-explanitory. The reason I ask is that it could prevent a lot of stripped drain threads.

Steve

In my case my left arm is weak from a stroke and i am trying to make an important job a little easier--the one i saw was brass and had a cap that goes on it to ensure no leaks---then when you want to drain the sump, you remove the cap and screw a device that pushes the valve open to allow the oil to flow out--oh yes and this device has a hose on it about 6 inches long--but as i said i couldnt get one to fit--i tried it just to see if it was my eyes, but the threads were too course

[Jethro]

I've got one on the cage.

It has worked good so far. I've only changed the oil once since I have installed it. Very easy and quick. I can do the filter and oil in about 5 minutes. Best of all, I can change the oil even if the car is hot, since there is no touching of the drain bolt at all. If I can find one for the bike, I am going to get it.

[Anonymous]

Re: I've got one on the cage.

It has worked good so far. I've only changed the oil once since I have installed it. Very easy and quick. I can do the filter and oil in about 5 minutes. Best of all, I can change the oil even if the car is hot, since there is no touching of the drain bolt at all. If I can find one for the bike, I am going to get it.

Please make sure you let us all know if you find one that fits the bike