2k Oil Change with ValvoMax drain plug

[JCP]

Yes Sir! 30ft-lbs I've tried it twice

Have you tried using an OEM crush washer? If so, sounds like you have a faulty drain plug. Hope they get back to you soon.

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[morsk]

Glad I saw this thread - thanks for answering my question earlier.
I've been looking at these solutions throughout the day, and I'm leaning ever-so-slightly towards the Stahlbus vs the ValvoMax, but it's a very tight race lol

 

[doubleosullivan]

Very happy with the ValvoMax drain plug! The easiest and cleanest oil change I’ve ever done hands-down. You can even push and pull on the plastic oil bag to create a vacuum and pull residual oil out of the pan. No more waiting a lifetime for the last drip (no drain plug).

Also, the cut oil container screws into place nice and snug for a solid no BS funnel.

I went with this one bc the thread length is supposedly just right so it doesn't block oil from coming out, and the stainless steel cap that screws on feels more secure than a lever.

You can get 20% your first order
https://www.valvomax.com/products/m...inless-drain-tube-knob?variant=33149381771373

Oil Changes so far
- 500 mi
- 2000 mi (this one), next change at 5000 mi

I’m torn about getting the bag, is it reusable? Do you just still use a drain pan for the oil filter or just into a bucket then bag?

 

[JCP]

I’m torn about getting the bag, is it reusable? Do you just still use a drain pan for the oil filter or just into a bucket then bag?

100% recommend the bag. No more hot oil to touch or splatter. It is reusable. I take the bag to the auto shop to recycle the oil.

I had an old drain pain for the oil filter.

 

[The_Dark_Knight_Forever]

Yes Sir! 30ft-lbs I've tried it twice

How many times has your oil been drained & who did it?
It might be possible that the oil pan became damaged from someone over torquing the drain plug.

 

[FloridaPhotog]

How many times has your oil been drained & who did it?
It might be possible that the oil pan became damaged from someone over torquing the drain plug.

It’s been changed three times. Recently after the failure of trying to get a seal with the ValvoMax , I reinstalled the OEM drain plug with no issues.

 

[The_Dark_Knight_Forever]

It’s been changed three times. Recently after the failure of trying to get a seal with the ValvoMax , I reinstalled the OEM drain plug with no issues.

Who changed the oil 3 times?

What size of ValvoMax did you purchase to install?
It should be the M12-1.25 thread size. Same as the 4th Gen Tacoma.

The OE drain plug crush washer is obviously different that the one that came on the ValvoMax. Did you try using the OE crush washer with the ValvoMax?

I installed my ValvoMax on May 22, torqued to 30 ft lbs & don't believe it leaks. It snuggled up nicely using the washer/gasket that came on the ValvoMax.
My buddy also installed a ValvoMax on his '25 RAM 1500 Laramie at the same time & his installed perfectly also.

Either your oil pan has become damaged (or was delivered damaged) or the ValvoMax has to be defective somehow.

 

[FloridaPhotog]

I purchased the M12 1.25. I’ve done all my oil changes except the one done just under 500 miles. The dealership did that one. I didn’t try the blue OEM crush washer. I always keep a handful around. The reason I didn’t do it, is I already had lost 2 QTs of Mobile 1 0w20 with each attempt. I’m frustrated that they haven’t reached out to me

 

[The_Dark_Knight_Forever]

I purchased the M12 1.25. I’ve done all my oil changes except the one done just under 500 miles. The dealership did that one. I didn’t try the blue OEM crush washer. I always keep a handful around. The reason I didn’t do it, is I already had lost 2 QTs of Mobile 1 0w20 with each attempt. I’m frustrated that they haven’t reached out to me

I'm sorry that it caused you problems. I'd be frustrated also.
You've probably tried calling already but if you haven't then here's the phone number to ValvoMax:
(800) 256-1293

 

[SouthCoast]

Glad I saw this thread - thanks for answering my question earlier.
I've been looking at these solutions throughout the day, and I'm leaning ever-so-slightly towards the Stahlbus vs the ValvoMax, but it's a very tight race lol

You may want to include fumoto to your list of options. They work extremely well

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