I used the same Fomoto Oil Drain Valve on my last 3 Japanese cars and one European car, and it never leaked at all. It was handed down from car to car and used the same gasket too. I forgot to remove it before I sold my last car, so....
I now have an EZ Drain Valve on my latest Toyota, and while it appears to be a die cast metal of some kind, as opposed to the Fomoto which was all-brass, the EZ seems very well made and even has a little gripper on the open handle the Fomoto didn't have. The opener slides open a bit easier too.
The only thing I wish is that it would drain a bit faster and more complete. When I leave it open to drain all night, it drains the pan just fine, but sometimes I need to do a quick oil change. Since the nastiest oil comes out first when you open the valve, I'm not too concerned about getting the last drop of old oil out, but I do wait til it's a drip every 10 seconds or so.
SUMMARY... The EZ Drain Valve is WELL worth the money. It speeds up oil changes and makes oil draining less messy.
| Manufacturer | EZ Oil Drain Valve |
|---|---|
| Brand | EZ Oil Drain Valve |
| Model | EZ-103 |
| Item Weight | 2.39 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 1.65 x 1 x 1.5 inches |
| Item model number | EZ-103 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | EZ-103 |
| Special Features | Lifetime Warranty, for all engines and applications, One Touch Operation, Leakproof Locking Ball Valve |
