GoRacer

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I want to use an Arequip quick disconect drain plug but I need the thread size. The Fumotive one is 1/4" longer I beleive. I need the thread size to order it from racer parts (Aeroqip, qick drain oil pan couplings).

ZoomZoomH

M14 x 1.5

why not get Fumoto drain valve? it's one piece so you don't have to worry about losing the coupling piece

GoRacer

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^ thanks for the reply! :thumbup:

Well Fumoto sticks out a lil bit more, so i'm worried about speed bumps.

Do you know how the Aeroquip works? I thought they stayed coupled and only the cap comes off. I was assuming you uncoupled it only to connect a hose but I can't find instructions and they can't tell me anything other then it works like a quick disconect coupler.

ZoomZoomH

from what i can tell with the pics from the site, basically there are 3 pieces in the package:

1. the actual valve that replaces your stock drain plug

2. a coupler that you connect to the valve when draining oil

3. a protective cap taht covers the valve when not in use

this setup is very similar to Fram's SureDrain drain valve setup, and I have heard of the SureDrain failing and leaking oil.

I would recommend the Fumoto valve over the Aeroquip one. sure it's a 1/4" longer than the Aeroquip, but, the truth is, your front bumper probably sits lower than your oil pan/drain plug, so you'd be hitting whatever debri that may have a chance of hitting the drain valve with your front bumper before it goes under your car...

GoRacer

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Although the Areoquip looks alot nicer then the Fram , it still seems like the same concept (for more money). It may work better then the Fram but I thought you just pushed/pulled to open/close. I didn't understand what the other part was for. I know now.

I'm not worried about debree on the Fumoto but speed bumps scraping it, tweekin the pan or even opening it.

ZoomZoomH

take a look at your current drain plug and the oil pan. Does it have ANY scuffmark on it that indicates scrubbing against speedbumps? If it doesn't, I HIGHTLY doubt an extra 1/4" would scrape the speedbump that you've been going over.

unless, of course, you have a LOW rider of an FD

Fumanchu

So when going with the Fumoto valve... what one do we need. I can't find specs where it says M14x1.5

GoRacer

iTrader: (2)

That's a good point. I think the sway bar mounts are lower then the oil pan on the 7 but on the Honda the pan and Header are dented from speed bumps (so that's I was concerned).

Only the Aeroqip asks for thread size. The Fumoto hust gives you a part # by car model F106 . There is an option for a nipple to connect a hose and an adapter if it won't screw down all the way in to the pan.

Fumanchu

Thanks GheyRacer

R. Gambino

Something to consider when installing these drains...If ,when fully threaded in, the opening of the drain protrudes into the drainpan by however amount, you can be leaving significant amounts of undrained oil in the pan

ZoomZoomH

and for RX-7 applications, you neither need the nipple version (F106N) nor the adapter extension, just the regular F106 will do.

and Gambino, before I installed the Fumoto Drain Valve, I compared the depth of the thread with that of the stock drain plug, and they are the same, so there isn't any additional protrusion into the oil pan than the stock plug.

man I can't wait for the next oil change on the FC, can you say 10 minute oil change, without ANY tools???

R. Gambino

Zoom, makes no difference how far the drain plug extends into the pan. You are removing it to change the oil. If the quick drain extends even 1/4 inch into the pan, that is a 1/4 inch deep pool of oil left in the pan. I purchased one and it did not occur to me until i was installing it.
I have been using a device that sucks the oil out of the dipstick hole. You can find it in any boating supply website. Its called a Tempo Oil Boy. You could do an oil change in a tuxedo and not get dirty. Its so convenient
I change the oil every 1k and look forward to it. Just a suggestion.