Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 14:01:58 -0500
Reply-To: Jay Roth <bghuna@MCHSI.COM>
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From: Jay Roth <bghuna@MCHSI.COM>
Subject: Oil Changing
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I'm getting ready to make my first oil change on the '87 Westy. The PO
(lived in southern Oklahoma) has ALWAYS used Valvoline 20W50, and from
reading various posts, this appears to have been good.
I don't know about which oil filter the PO used in the past, but I plan on
getting the Mann or Mahle filter as suggested by advisors from this list.
I'm not really familiar with the "crush" washer that goes around the drain
plug, and don't know if those need to be ordered separately from online
shops or not (vanagain.com/busdepot, etc.) but this product at my FLAPS
caught my eye and I wondered if it would be worth the $13 investment to make
changing the oil easier (even if it is from FRAM) as there would be no fear
of over-torquing the plug or stripping the threads everytime. [What size is
the drain plug?]
Interested in opinions.
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http://www.fram.com/ under "PRODUCT Accessories," scroll to the bottom...
>>FRAMŽ SureDRAINT Fast Access Oil Change System
The easier way to change your oil. Now you can drain your oil with no tools,
no mess and no hot oil on your hands with the revolutionary new SureDRAIN
Fast Access Oil Change System brought to you by the trusted name in
filters..FRAM.
Now you can have instant access to your oil with just a turn of the wrist!
Proprietary SureDRAIN Valve - this unique, heavy duty Actuator Valve is
precision engineered to permanently replace your existing oil drain plug and
allow instant oil access and draining.
Twist on Drain Hose - Designed for fast, easy, twist on operation, the heavy
duty FRAM drain hose starts the flow of oil directly into your receptacle
with the turn of your wrist.
Added Protection Dust Cover - To keep the SureDRAIN valve free from road
dirt and safe from undercarriage debris, the ultra-rugged SureDRAIN dust
cover locks firmly into place until the next oil change. Like all SureDRAIN
parts, this dust cover has been tested against leaks, corrosion, vibration
and road damage.
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