AP1_rock

Just got mine in before the weekend came and was going to install it monday morning. question is, should i wrap the threading with teflon tape? the directions doesn't say i need to or anything but i have a feeling i should.

any input would help, thanks.

matrix

I have one and I did not wrap the threads...no leaks.

CoralDoc

The gasket creates the primary seal, so no teflon tape is required.

MacGyver

Hope you picked up the adaptor, as well...

AP1_rock

cool, thanks guys.

Mac - yes i got the adaptor also, good looking out though

Ztec

No teflon and no leaks!

RossoS2K

Hey Mac,

Did you ever find out why yours broke when we installed it?


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honda606

No teflon here either and never leaked. Good product.

MacGyver

Yeah, it's soft brass that was never meant to be tightened to the same torque as the stock oil bolt. They suggest snugging it up by hand with a small wrench, that's it. The second one has been on there since one oil change after the first attempt without issue.

Hockey

Old post, I know - but it had the right title and it kept me from making a new thread.

Here's my question:

What is "better" to use..........a Fumoto Oil Drain Valve - OR - a Spoon Magnetic drain plug?


I was all set to get the Fumoto until I did an oil change with anther owner (who had a Spoon plug).
He had quite a bit of metal shavings attached to the magnet, and it instantly made me re-think the Fumoto. I contacted FumotoValve and they do not offer a magnetic at all. My thought was that IF the Fumoto were magnetic, I could remove it every 3rd or 4th change to clean off the shavings - but otherwise have the convenience of the quick release.

Now I am a bit confused on which was to go.

Any relevant thoughts?
Hockey