OTC Drain Pro drain plug tool

[ledslinger]

http://www.otctools.com/products/drain_plug_rpo_oil

Scroll down for a video

Here it is on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/OTC-5911-Drain-Plug-Pro/dp/B0054WI7CW

 

[JHZR2]

Neat!

 

[jkhawaii]

Meh.

 

[Donald]

Except for the plugs that take a 1/2" or 3/8" socket drive or allen wrench. But does sound neat. I have fished out drain plugs in hot oil, not fun.

 

[WhyMe]

just get an oil extractor or fumoto valve and no more need to remove the drain plug.

 

[jack_hillard]

I always use the fumoto valve from qwikvalve, no mess, no tools, no leaks. I buy it directly from the dealer because it is the best price, you can find it here:
fumoto valve qwikvalve
For those interested in seeing how it works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHIoQb2WPL0

Have any of you tried using the f v with the clip?

 

[zzyzzx]

Seriously, if you are using a drain pan that doesn't have a screen, you are doing it wrong.

 

[The Critic]

Just be a man and use your fingers.

 

[another Todd]

Originally Posted By: The Critic
Just be a man and use your fingers.


I must agree. That thing looks flimsy, like it would fling oil around.

 

[Michael_P]

Okay, I resurrected a thread that died 02/20/13. However..................
I got one of these as a free gift for buying an OTC Hub Grappler. I too thought it was gimmicky. I also have access to scads of free nitrile gloves, so I never thought I would need this. Furthermore, I have a screened drain pan, so I thought, no worries.
It has been over a month since I have taken possession of my free gift and I have done 5 oil changes now. I must say I am pleased with this tool and would give it a thumbs up. If you have a European car with lots of plastic shrouding underneath, even better yet. It does reduce messes. Though I still wear my nitrile gloves.
Oh well............. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Donald]

Fumoto drain valve is even easier.

 

[paulo57509]

If I were working at a place like Jiffy Lube I'd want one of those.

I used to feel for the guys in the pits when I'd bring my GF's car in to the Texaco oil change place after driving it around in 100F Texas heat. And also making them drop the transmission pan to change the ATF.

Ok, I felt for them for about 15 seconds. I got over it pretty quick.