quality of Godsnow oil drain plugs???

[NormanBuntz]

Does anyone have any experience using aftermarket oil drain plugs such as those named Godsnow? They appear to be machined aluminum and come in colors like blue, red, gold and purple. They sell for $10 to $13 on eBay. I don't want to buy a piece of junk that may cause problems with servicing a Honda or Hyundai.

 

[R_W_M]

I don't have any experience with that particular brand, but I have used Fumoto oil drain valves in my last 4 vehicles and recommend them highly. High quality, solid brass body with stainless steel ball valve. I think that the last one I bought cost in the $35-40 range.
http://www.fumotousa.com/

 

[boundarylayer]

Originally Posted By: R_W_M
I don't have any experience with that particular brand, but I have used Fumoto oil drain valves in my last 4 vehicles and recommend them highly. High quality, solid brass body with stainless steel ball valve. I think that the last one I bought cost in the $35-40 range.
http://www.fumotousa.com/


Is brass the best to use here? Too soft. Stainless steel would be better I'd think. Anyway, I do like the Fumoto idea. I've been using magnetic drain plugs. A strong magnet one: http://www.goldplug.com/ Some other brands have a weak, ineffective magnet, be careful which one you get. I like the Fumoto easy-drain method, yet me wants magnetic to pick up iron particles that might be small enough to make it through the oil filter.

 

[4wheeldog]

Originally Posted By: boundarylayer
Originally Posted By: R_W_M
I don't have any experience with that particular brand, but I have used Fumoto oil drain valves in my last 4 vehicles and recommend them highly. High quality, solid brass body with stainless steel ball valve. I think that the last one I bought cost in the $35-40 range.
http://www.fumotousa.com/


Is brass the best to use here? Too soft. Stainless steel would be better I'd think. Anyway, I do like the Fumoto idea. I've been using magnetic drain plugs. A strong magnet one: http://www.goldplug.com/ Some other brands have a weak, ineffective magnet, be careful which one you get. I like the Fumoto easy-drain method, yet me wants magnetic to pick up iron particles that might be small enough to make it through the oil filter.


The beauty of the Fumoto valves is that you theoretically only have to put a wrench on them once, when you install it. So, the yellow metal is not an issue. Stainless is more difficult to machine correctly, which would make them much more expensive. I have had a Fumoto on my Subaru for 2.5 years, 64k miles. Works great, no problems.

 

[mmmmike]

Personally I would NOT use an aluminum plug. Wrench on it too hard and you have a great chance of stripping it. They come in colors? For an oil plug you never see? I'm old school and that is gimmicky in my opinion. Plus it's aluminum so it will make your ride 'lighter" by .2 ounces... lol. Clearly market to kids to accent their rides.
Go to the dealer and get a factory bolt or get a solid steel one form Advanced Auto or something.

 

[NormanBuntz]

I bought a Dorman drain plug on eBay for $3.00 total. So much for gimmicks.

 

[BHopkins]

Originally Posted By: boundarylayer
Originally Posted By: R_W_M
I don't have any experience with that particular brand, but I have used Fumoto oil drain valves in my last 4 vehicles and recommend them highly. High quality, solid brass body with stainless steel ball valve. I think that the last one I bought cost in the $35-40 range.
http://www.fumotousa.com/


Is brass the best to use here? Too soft. Stainless steel would be better I'd think. Anyway, I do like the Fumoto idea. I've been using magnetic drain plugs. A strong magnet one: http://www.goldplug.com/ Some other brands have a weak, ineffective magnet, be careful which one you get. I like the Fumoto easy-drain method, yet me wants magnetic to pick up iron particles that might be small enough to make it through the oil filter.


Fumoto valves are approved by several vehicle and engine manufacturers including Cummins, Peterbilt, Caterpillar, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Mazda, Subaru, Case, Toro, Kenworth, Damlier, Lincoln Electric, and a few others. Fumoto uses the same brass body on the valves they build for the big boys, as they do for the valve that is on my Subaru. If it is good enough for a Cummins or a Caterpillar, it is good enough for all our puny little engines.

 

[morris]

you want the cheapest and easiest part to be that which will fail first. hard matl like S.S. will strip the softer steel oil pan. just like you want the rear bumper to be weaker the your frame. the bumper is easier and cheaper to replace.

 

[asand1]

I would also worry about an aluminum plug in an aluminum pan. Galling could occur.

 

[NormanBuntz]

BUMP:
The seller says these drain plugs are regular steel, not SS. They're still overpriced. A Dorman replacement is good enough for me.

 

[Gokhan]

Drain plugs should last forever unless they are abused.

Always get an OEM one for replacement. List price is only $12.20.

http://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~bolt~drain~plug~90001-PM3-003.html

 

[NormanBuntz]

Originally Posted By: Gokhan
Drain plugs should last forever unless they are abused.

Always get an OEM one for replacement. List price is only $12.20.

http://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~bolt~drain~plug~90001-PM3-003.html


Never hurts to have a spare, since the same one also fits my Elantra. $3.00 total for a Dorman on eBay vs. $8.82 plus shipping from your Honda source.

 

[Gokhan]

Originally Posted By: NormanBuntz
Never hurts to have a spare, since the same one also fits my Elantra. $3.00 total for a Dorman on eBay vs. $8.82 plus shipping from your Honda source.

I meant that OP could go pick it up from a local dealer -- only gave the Web site for price reference.

Dorman is probably OK quality but I don't see the need for a spare. OEM will give you the peace of mind and I don't like to go aftermarket for such critical parts as drain plugs and drain gaskets, which could end up costing you $5000 while trying to save 50¢.