Therein lies the problem! Why should you have to lug around spare parts for a frigging drain plug? Every Fumoto I've ever installed lasted the life of the vehicle. Never had to replace o-rings, etc. Hook a clear hose up to it and flip it on. End of story. Like I said, glad I don't have any plastic stuff. Bye.

 

every vehicle I’ve ever owned I routinely replaced O rings and or crush washers on oil pan plugs/bolts.

if you have a plastic plan you can buy a ronin plug (similar price to a fumoto) and never worry about it again.

if you have a metal pan, install a fumoto and never worry about it again.

really confused on why you are okay with replacing crush washer on a metal pan or replacing it with a fumoto but don’t like the idea of replacing an O ring or installing a ronin.

what is your intake, valve covers, gas tank, and transmission pan made out of?

and who are you saying “bye” and “I’m done” to?

 

Lol, this was my thoughts. Damn ford and their O Rings...maybe sauced up early today

 

There is no problem. On my last F150 which had a metal plug and pan, I also had a spare drain plug in the glove box. This has ZERO to do with the drain plug. It’s the seal. Doesn’t matter if it’s metal or plastic.

Don’t focus so hard on the drain plug. It’s not a weak link. Plus you have a metal one so stop worrying.

You have too much time to worry about things that don’t need to concern you and are a non issue.

Edit: “lug around” aren’t you dramatic. It’s small, doesn’t weigh a thing and costs little. Again, just a back up. Did the same with the metal plug.

 

The only reason I bought a Ronin was the ability to put a hose on it to avoid the crossmember right in line with the oil draining.

 

Have you seen all the other plastic parts in your engine?

 

Cut a slit in the end of a 3/4" PVC pipe so it fits in the end of the yellow plug. Then cut to length to hold the plug half in the crankcase pan. Slows the flow so it doesn't come out with the force of a 7/8" spout of oil. On my 2.7 it keeps the oil from hitting the sway bar and splashing everywhere.

But some people can't be happy unless they are spending $80 on a gadget for which they can brag about how great their truck is now due to their willingness to open their wallet. A few cents for 6" of PVC pipe and a hacksaw blade is not satisfying.

Money is better spent on a Dewalt 1/4" 20V impact driver and 8mm socket bit to remove the "diaper".

 

95k on my 2.7 and zero issues with the plastic plug or pan.

My agency has 40 of them, most with over 100k.....not a single issue and all of them have the original plug.

 

56k and im still on the original plastic plug, change oil every 5k. Although threads to place in a drain with a ball vlave to control flow is more appealing