If you intend to do your own oil changes…

[Homer]

Then I recommend installing one of those: http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com
I had one in my old vehicle and it is absolutely brilliant. I have just ordered one for the yet to delivered Hilux from: http://lubricationspecialist.com for a total of $26.45 (US) shipped. The N version is better even without a hose.
Cheers

[Brett B]

Hmmm, not for me.

I would be concerned that when the lux drops into the next boggy mud hole the force of the mud will lift /turn the lever opening it ?

Its a great idea though, I like it

[Homer]

It would have to be very clever mud to both lift and rotate the lever...
It actually takes fair bit of pressure in both directions to open so it would be extremely unlikely to ever happen.
Cheers

[ArkEngel78]

if u had front under body guards and transmission guards installed then you'd make the mud's day just that little bit harder too

[Macca]

After the oil falling on to the chassis and making a b mess I put one of those fumoto's on and fit a bit of hose into a catch drum, no mess, no spills, clean concrete. I do put a cable tie around it for good luck. They do slow the flow but who cares if your not in a hurry, good value piece of gear Macca

[Steve9R]

yeah Ive got one on mine too.. only thing is that it takes longer to drain.. otherwise is much easier to use..

Steve

[Rich]

My concern would be if some idiot discovered it while the car was parked somewhere at night and drained all your oil. I guess I am paranoid and untrusting of people...but there are a lot of strange people in society.
I guess sabotage can still happen in any form.

[Macca]

Lets hope 7 litres of oil will make enough of a mess and stink ,for that matter, to notice. Macca

[Rich]

yeah I know, unlikely it would happen and they are a really good idea, but I would be checking under the car every time I parked it out at night....maybe I have OCD !!!
There's a little bit in all of us apparently !

:-)

[Steve9R]

the likelihood of someone draining your oil (!).. is pretty low man.. ive never heard of that happening ever..

you're more likely to lose your wheels, aerials, spotlights, stereo than someone drain oil...

Steve

[TINTR]

Hey Homer,what part number is the one for the Hilux??Thanks

[Homer]

Hi TINTR,It is F-103N, http://lubricationspecialist.com/front/showcontent.aspx?fileid=111 Cheers

[Tunnel Rat]

Considering you have too change the oil every 5,000km this would be very handy.
Thanks I will be ordering one in about 10 sec.

{edit}It's on it's way:
)

thx
Rat

[Doinit]

Rich, you may have OCD!? Steve9R, it is a pretty low act AND has happened!!! Right down to semi loosening wheel nuts . . . there sure are some sickos out there.

Great idea with the quick oil drain valve though, but I'll stick to changing the oil the usual way, too many concerns with 'what ifs'.

Cheers
Doinit

[Rich]

Yeah, I may have OCD. I check the bolt about 3 times to make sure it is tight enough, (but not too tight) every time I change the Oil.
I just prefer to know there is a bolt hold the oil in there!
There are some sicko's out there, I could tell you some stories, but I won't cause I can't type very fast!
I'm off to the CREB track in 5 days time....yah

[Homer]

Let us hope that none of those sicko's will ever get access to basic tools...

[Doinit]

Hoy Rich,

Have fun (I'm jealous as all get out . . . the CREB!! oh mate), keep safe & take plenty of pics for all of us!!!!!!

Cheers
(Maybe . . not so Do-in-it!)

[Rich]

Yeah, some of you slackos should be coming with me.....I'm going alone by the looks of things....

Rich.

[McSumWay]

I seem to remember Dick Johnson prompting these 20 years ago!! If my memory serves me but the drinking might mean i'm wrong.

[islandLux22]

Hi TINTR,It is F-103N, http://lubricationspecialist.com/front/ ... fileid=111 Cheers

Hi Homer,

Great part! The ref # F-103N, is it for petrol or diesel, or is it the same for both fuels?