STUPID HAS A PRICE

[TDRComm]

Stupid Has a Price (but I still love this accessory part)

QUESTION: What is wrong in this photograph?

ANSWER: The installation dude moved the oil valve to the “open” position. He failed to close the valve.
The result, 3 gallons of lube oil (synthetic at $33/gallon) to be cleaned up.

SOLUTION: A six-pack of beer and two 25-pound bags of kitty litter.

This is the 42nd installment of “Learn from our Mistakes.”
We hope we have informed and entertained you for the day.​

 

[jojosdad]

I have an older drain valve I bought from Geno's probably 15 years ago. It consists of a closed valve that replaces the drain plug and a short length of hose attached to the release mechanism for the valve in the oil pan. You screw the hose onto the valve and your oil drains. No worries about accidentally leaving it open. I wish Geno's still sold them.

 

[Topzide]

You mean these? https://www.genosgarage.com/product/ez-dp-18mmpla-dg/drain-valves

 

[jojosdad]

Yes. Couldn't find them last time I looked (prob a few years ago) - getting old and stupid I guess .

 

[Parks]

I have an older drain valve I bought from Geno's probably 15 years ago. It consists of a closed valve that replaces the drain plug and a short length of hose attached to the release mechanism for the valve in the oil pan. You screw the hose onto the valve and your oil drains. No worries about accidentally leaving it open. I wish Geno's still sold them.

We still have these available. They are called EZ drain plugs and made by Femco.

 

[Parks]

Oops.I missed Topzide's response.