Oil Drain Valve

[rgrubby]

Has anyone used the Oil Drain Valve EZ-106?

https://shop.ezoil.com.au/products/ez106?variant=33528692042

I'm interested to hear any long term reviews. Has anyone had one leak?
I'm considering using one and drilling a small hole in my sump guard make oil changes a bit quicker and easier.

[HeavyPizzaz]

Oil Drain Valve

*Opens link*

Shut up and take my money!!

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[Nab]

I have never heard of them leaking. I like the theory but the potential to lose oil with a stick strike or sabotage is in my mind!! Highly unlikely but unless your doing heaps of oil changes a year I wouldn’t consider it. I do 4 oil changes a year, I like to take the bash plates off and have a look about for any potential issues or leaks.

[Ian Sharpe]

Although they say it can’t open by mistake . I wouldn’t feel comfortable with one of these . How long does it take to undo the plug anyway & it’s not as if you need to do it every week either .

[rgrubby]

I have never heard of them leaking. I like the theory but the potential to lose oil with a stick strike or sabotage is in my mind!! Highly unlikely but unless your doing heaps of oil changes a year I wouldn’t consider it. I do 4 oil changes a year, I like to take the bash plates off and have a look about for any potential issues or leaks.

I'm not to worried about the valve tap opening, it has a spring loaded tap that needs to be lifted to tun, and if it is accessed through a small hole in the guard, probably not going to get caught up.
I do also like the chance to have a look around with the sump guard off

[HeavyPizzaz]

How can these open by mistake when bash plates cover the sump?


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[erad]

One big advantage of this drain valve would be to stop the drain half way through and then empty the drain bucket that you are using. I find trying to handle about 9 litres of hot oil is not easy.

[geopaj]

One big advantage of this drain valve would be to stop the drain half way through and then empty the drain bucket that you are using. I find trying to handle about 9 litres of hot oil is not easy.

I just use a 10L oil catch pan and do it in one go.

Mine is a different brand but I see they’re cheap and easy to find

https://www.repco.com.au/en/brands/gearup/gear-up-oil-change-pan-10ltr-gudp10l/p/A9370974

[HeavyPizzaz]

I just use a 10L oil catch pan and do it in one go.



Mine is a different brand but I see they’re cheap and easy to find

https://www.repco.com.au/en/brands/g...10l/p/A9370974

Yeah I bought this exact one after realising the one I had for the v6 NP wasn’t big enough for the NX. Works a treat.

[mongoose]

Would certainly prevent the situation of accidentally dropping the plug in the hot oil and then having to fish around for it.


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[Garc]

I’ve had the EZ drain tap for about a year now. It’s under a bash plate in which I have made a 2 cm hole allowing me to operate the tap. I use a small hose on the tap to direct the oil better. Can’t see any problem with it opening by accident as it’s higher than the plate - it’s a bit of a faff opening it but easier than dropping the bash plate. I do oil changes every 10K km. I was concerned about the likelihood of damage to bash plate and/or sump plug threads from the frequent use, and having to get new sump plug washers all the time.

[mrbitchi]

I had one on my Paj for about 6 yrs I think. When I sold that and bought the Cruiser it was one of the first things I bought for it. So I've had them for about 8 or 9 yrs now and never had an issue. Makes oil changes SO much easier.

I still have to take the bash plates off to change the oil filter so that's a non issue for me.

[rgrubby]

I’ve had the EZ drain tap for about a year now. It’s under a bash plate in which I have made a 2 cm hole allowing me to operate the tap. I use a small hose on the tap to direct the oil better. Can’t see any problem with it opening by accident as it’s higher than the plate - it’s a bit of a faff opening it but easier than dropping the bash plate. I do oil changes every 10K km. I was concerned about the likelihood of damage to bash plate and/or sump plug threads from the frequent use, and having to get new sump plug washers all the time.

Nice, I like the idea of using a short hose too. There is often a good wind blowing when I change my oil and it can make a mess. I'll have to have a good look under there at clearances. 2cm hole is quite small.

I had one on my Paj for about 6 yrs I think. When I sold that and bought the Cruiser it was one of the first things I bought for it. So I've had them for about 8 or 9 yrs now and never had an issue. Makes oil changes SO much easier.

I still have to take the bash plates off to change the oil filter so that's a non issue for me.

Thanks for that, good to hear a long term review. With the Boos Bash Plates on the Pajero I can already change the filter without removing the transmission guard so that's an improvement on the factory guard. I might start looking for filters with drains on them too, they are mentioned somewhere on this forum.

[Nab]

Fleet guard oil filters have the drain bolt on them.

[Garc]

Youre right, the hole is probably bigger. I only put the hose on when I drain it

Gary

Nice, I like the idea of using a short hose too. There is often a good wind blowing when I change my oil and it can make a mess. I'll have to have a good look under there at clearances. 2cm hole is quite small.






Thanks for that, good to hear a long term review. With the Boos Bash Plates on the Pajero I can already change the filter without removing the transmission guard so that's an improvement on the factory guard. I might start looking for filters with drains on them too, they are mentioned somewhere on this forum.