FRAM SureDrain Oil Plug Replacement

[TantrumSKID]

I was browsing through the local auto parts store yesterday when I stumbled across this thing. FRAM SureDrain Oil Plug Replacement Kit, claims to make oil changing mess/spills a thing of the past. Since I was due for a change soon anyway, I eagerly picked one up. Well, today I went to do the oil change I found out that the thread size is off. I made sure the part # was right, and sure enough it was. ('SD1' as according to FRAM's parts catalog and online database). I was just wondering if anyone has had the same issues? I have a '99 GSX, 2.0L 4G63. According to their specs it SHOULD work, but the thread size is off by just a hair. This is a really neat little inexpensive gadget to make oil changing a lot cleaner and hassle-free, just wish it would fit.

-SKID

 

[blackGSX2g]

I just downloaded the .pdf file of the guide and it looks like you grabbed one for the 420a motor. I think you need SD2

http://www.autobarn.com/applications/fram/SureDrainGuide.pdf

Its kinda hard to tell, but usually anything under the part # category is included in it...then it looks like it changes to SD1 with the N/T eclipse. Also, all the 1g ones that use the 4g63 use SD2.

Maybe someone else reads it differently, but I think you need SD2

On a side note, let us know how that works when you get it goin. I've never heard of it before and it looks interesting. Might be worthwhile.

 

[Dan7040]

The SD2 is the correct size. I bought one for my car awhile ago. I personally haven't liked the SureDrain. The first two or three uses it works great, but after a while the valve inside the plug begins to leak oil not to mention I misplaced the orange drain tube. I switched back to a normal drain plug and don't regret it.

 

[Defiant]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128625&page=1&pp=25&highlight=fram+drain

 

[dave99gst]

just so ya no --- that thing dont work all that well. unless you got 1 hour to wait for all the oil to drain.

 

[TantrumSKID]

Thanks for the replies. I stopped by the store again today to do an exchange for part# SD2, but they were out of stock so I have to check back at the end of the week. As for the 1HR drain, that I don't really mind much. Usually after I yank the oil plug, I let the pan sit there and catch the drippage for a good 30-40 minutes in the garage anyway. I will pay another visit to the store Thurs/Fri and if I can get the SD2, I'll put it on and post my findings.

-SKID

PS. While I was at the shop, I double checked their FRAM parts catalog book and sure enough it still says SD1 for the 4G63. I think I'll drop the company an e-mail and let 'em know about the error so other people don't have to got through this.