Billman250

Not a fan at all. nothing beats the reliability of a drain plug.

The fumoto valve also leaves a good amount of oil in the pan. Try it. Drain with the valve, then unscrew the valve and watch how much oil comes out.

ANY valve can get lodged with debris, and leak. Likely explains why every one I see is damp with oil.

You guys may have good luck with them but I advise against them.

towingtime

my supercharger oil drain line is fitted into my oil bolt hole, so no option here for me lol

s2000maniac

that is true, but if you jack up the driver side of the car after all the oil has come out and dripping, the rest of the oil will come out.

ahrmike

Nothing against the valves, I think its great people work on their own car but I like the drainplug simply because I can throw on a magnet. I'm also worried about plastic bags/random shit getting caught on the valve< Thats probably not that big of a problem, but why increase the possibility.

JackS

Remember the procrastination factor. Since this factor in now removed, oil changes are more apt to be performed in a timely manner. A plus for the valve and S2000's everywhere .

SlowTeg

How hard is it to stick a 17mm socket/open wrench on the oil pan drain bolt and remove it? I'll spend the extra 5 mins tops and not have to worry about the valve leaking/etc. Also, while I know many folks are careful about not running over things, shit happens. I've seen plenty of dented oil pans in my life, and if this little valve is protruding down at all and gets caught on anything, I'm not sure how well it'd take a direct blow.

takeshi

Learn to fish -- Google around and see for yourself.

Again, Google. They can and do fail -- for whatever reason(s). It's not just a matter of whether or not the valve gets accidentally opened.

How hard is it to understand subjective preference? Not everyone draws the line at the same point.

SpitfireS

If you use the right oil, you change it out once a year.
Who needs a quick change valve once a year?

sillyboybmxer

if you dont drive your car.
even then, every 6 months is recommended

Chris Stack

Can one change the oil without jacking up the car with a valve? That would make it worth it. But if I have to jack it up anyways, no huge advantage IMO.