Ductape
Jul 21, 2015Explorer
High volume oil changes made easier
Disclaimer: If you're happy having your oil changed at quicky-lube, hit the back button. If you buy no-name oil and cheap oil filters, read no further! :)
Having a sizable fleet and a family that drives a lot, I go through a lot of oil. And it's getting more and more obvious that vehicle designers don't give a darn what obstacles they put in the path of the oil drain. I tried a Fumoto- it leaked. I know most people are satisfied, but I read accounts of others leaking as well.
Talked with my fleet manager and he recommended Aeroquip's FLOCS fittings. Clicky On page 6. For example a 6.8 Ford takes part FD14-4002-23-06 which is M14 x 1.5. I like these better than the Fumoto, has an internal poppet valve with O-ring seal and a second O-ring on the outside under a metal cap. No oil is leaking out and no dirt is getting in.
Connect a hose with PN FD14-4003-10-06 on page 7.
If you don't want to gravity drain, then add a 12v pump from Northern Tool Oil Extractor . I use one to pump the oil directly into a five gallon can for recycling.
I sourced my fittings through the local hydraulic supply. You can get them on the internet as well.
Having a sizable fleet and a family that drives a lot, I go through a lot of oil. And it's getting more and more obvious that vehicle designers don't give a darn what obstacles they put in the path of the oil drain. I tried a Fumoto- it leaked. I know most people are satisfied, but I read accounts of others leaking as well.
Talked with my fleet manager and he recommended Aeroquip's FLOCS fittings. Clicky On page 6. For example a 6.8 Ford takes part FD14-4002-23-06 which is M14 x 1.5. I like these better than the Fumoto, has an internal poppet valve with O-ring seal and a second O-ring on the outside under a metal cap. No oil is leaking out and no dirt is getting in.
Connect a hose with PN FD14-4003-10-06 on page 7.
If you don't want to gravity drain, then add a 12v pump from Northern Tool Oil Extractor . I use one to pump the oil directly into a five gallon can for recycling.
I sourced my fittings through the local hydraulic supply. You can get them on the internet as well.