ValvoMax Stainless Oil Drain Valve - No Tools, No Mess, Fast Drain - for 1/2-20 - Stainless Drain Hose Attachment

could not stop the valve from leaking after a few weeks and valve was a hinderance for ground clearance

Installation was very easy, and once it was installed, it made doing my own oil changes much simpler and less messy. I'm a single woman who has been learning to do more of my own basic vehicle maintenance, and anything that makes those jobs easier and less intimidating is a win for me. The ValvoMax takes one of the more annoying parts of an oil change and simplifies it. I don't have to fight with the drain plug every time or worry as much about making a mess when the oil starts coming out. I installed mine on a 2000 Jeep Wrangler TJ, and I was a little concerned about whether the valve would stick down too far or cause an issue with the skid/splash protection underneath. I have plenty of room and worried for nothing. I especially like that future oil changes don't require tools just to drain the oil. Once the valve is installed, it's basically there to make every oil change afterward easier. If you do your own maintenance, especially if you're newer to working on your own vehicle, I think this is absolutely worth it. It's a small upgrade, but it's one of those things that makes you wonder why you didn't install it sooner. UPDATE: Six months later, and I have had ZERO leaks and the oil change was a BREEZE!! 100% Recommend this. Worth the price!

works great no mess oil changes would highly recommend

I installed this in my big block ’72 Camaro Z28 RS. FYI, in the 1970s, Chevrolet’s main V8 and inline 6 engines used a 1/2"-20 SAE (UNF) thread size for their factory oil pan drain plugs, and this also fit my aftermarket oil pan perfectly. With the original drain plug, I had to use a new copper crush washer every time I changed the oil, and even then I would sometimes get a little seepage. Because of that, after installing the ValvoMax I checked and rechecked it several times looking for any sign of oil around it. So far, absolutely no leaks or seepage. That alone makes me happy with it. It’s also a relief knowing that the drain itself will stay installed and won’t need to be unfastened every time I change the oil. No more replacing copper crush washers and no more repeatedly removing and tightening a plug into the threads of the oil pan. I haven't actually changed the oil using it yet, so I can't comment on that part from experience. But as far as installation, fit and sealing, I'm very happy with it so far.

I like that this product has a smaller profile then most of its competitors and the shape doesn't hinder the installation. It's easy to install with a 24mm wrench, just remember to remove the cap from the drain valve when installing and putting it back on when finished. The plastic rubbery part that holds the cap is easy to remove from the drain valve and just as easy to put back on. Jeeps are higher than most cars but also thought of the clearance for rocks when off roading. The pictures on the Amazon website don't show it but it comes with a washer with rubber in the inside diameter and it comes with the hose attachment.