[Glen e]

A few, it is not the valve leaking, it is the droplets inside when you disconnect. If you want to check it, spray it with a degreaser before you attach the cap next time. I have changed the oil using the valve twice, never leaked a drop on my garage floor yet.

[central limit]

Originally Posted by Glen e

A few, it is not the valve leaking, it is the droplets inside when you disconnect. If you want to check it, spray it with a degreaser before you attach the cap next time. I have changed the oil using the valve twice, never leaked a drop on my garage floor yet.

This makes total sense. Although the cap had a bit of oil on it, none--not a drop--leaked from the valve after I removed it, even though I had driven it to warm up the oil. I will give it a clean next time I have the car up on ramps.

Through user error, I did spill about a half teaspoon that dribbled down the side of the bag when I was removing the filter. I might either need to make bigger ramps for more clearance (to get a better view of what I'm doing) or go without the creeper next time, so I can slide far enough under the car to see the filter and better position the bag while I'm removing it.

Thanks again.

[DougCBJ]

Thanks for this recommendation I just ordered a valve, should make things a ton easier.

[Glen e]

Just an update, one year later, the valve still working great… I went ahead and put one on my scooter as well, it has a drain plug that is an absolute bitch to get to…

This valve is a godsend when you're in an area where you can't spill a drop, like my condo garage.

[CAM-FIFTY]

Ordered the valve from Amazon, will be installing with my first oil change later this month.

[H(.)(.)ters]

Originally Posted by Glen e

Just an update, one year later, the valve still working great… I went ahead and put one on my scooter as well, it has a drain plug that is an absolute bitch to get to…

This valve is a godsend when you're in an area where you can't spill a drop, like my condo garage.

I was getting my oil changed last weekend at a Tire & Service shop locally and asked them to swap out the drain plug for me. A few minutes later, the guy comes out sheepishly and tells me they snapped the plug when they over tightened it. They are buying me a new one. Sucks.

[CAM-FIFTY]

Is there a difference in these two?

edit: These are same ones, Pennzoil switched to yellow jugs recently. Found this: http://www.pennzoil.com/en_us/latest...w-bottles.html

[CAM-FIFTY]

Also, anyone buying pennzoil - don't forget to claim the $2/qt rebate that's going.

http://www.pennzoil.com/en_us/promot...Rpb25hbDE3Lw==

[Magsz]

Anyone have a torque spec for the bolt?