You really don not want his. The 5 minute oil drain will occur after the valve is snapped off and the case is destroyed. If you can safely and legally drain the oil, you can use a wrench to remove the plug. Use a good synthetic and you can easily go 7,500 miles between changes. Oil analysis supports this interval. Dennis FUN BUS 228k, 7,500 mile intervals on Mobil 15w-50. Engine still not opened. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of TC Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 7:23 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Lazy mans way to oil changes-Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve I dont why I never heard of these little gadgets http://www.fumotovalve.com/merchant.cfm?pid=218&step=4 be great for my x--country trip, a true 5 mins change look ma no wrenches |
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