Oil drain plug

[DougS550]

No, but the locking tabs can break off. It was cheap to install on the assembly line and Ford can sell more down the road.

I run a Femco on my airplane...if that's any sort of vote of confidence.

Hey, what plane do you have?

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[UPRjoe]

My plug must be the generation before the easy drain valve, it has a hole in the sliver handle.
I've had mine for about 14 months and 2 oil changes without issue.
Do you have any reports of my style having problems?

No, they have all been good except for customers not installing them all the way engaging the tabs fully. That's why we make the tabs, so they lock securely in place and sometimes require gloves to remove if they are too snug for your bare hands.

 

[KeyLime]

Hey, what plane do you have?

Cessna T210.

 

[UPRjoe]

I have a Ronin on my 19 GT PP1. Last winter while on jacks I noticed oil residue from a small amount of seepage around the plug area. I cleaned it and will replace with another brand this coming winter. It has nothing to do with the OEM plug itself, its just the [poor ass design they didnt engineers a draining option on the plug so you can control the oil output so you dont make a huge mess. JMHO. Good Luck

We've seen a lot of oil residue on drips on the plastic single o-ring design, and that is why we patented the double o-ring design after resolving many of the oil control issues that the plastic oil pans encounter.

Thank you for the input as that's how we got to the double o-ring design and a few other new updates with our latest UPR Drain Valve.

 

[DougS550]

We've seen a lot of oil residue on drips on the plastic single o-ring design, and that is why we patented the double o-ring design after resolving many of the oil control issues that the plastic oil pans encounter.

Thank you for the input as that's how we got to the double O-ring design and a few other new updates with our latest UPR Drain Valve.

I see that and just ordered one of yours. I like the double O-Ring and aluminum housing. Looks high quality.

 

[Magnetic Stang]

I've used the same plastic plug for almost 3 years before I heard somewhere it's supposed to be replace every other oil change. Last oil change I put in a Ronin drain plug. I like the idea of controlling the flow. I have a buddy that takes his somewhere to get changed and they won't reuse it. They replace the plastic plug every time.

 

[Fyoutoo]

Completed the first oil change today and on review cant see a need for an aftermarket sump plug, I found the standard plug easy enough to work with and not replacing it relieves any concerns about engineering/design if using an aftermarket plug.

Oil filter was frustrating to access, fully support the front wheel being removed to make the filter replacement less of a headache.
I used a belt style filter wrench similar to the below, with a 1/2 inch drive extension and ratchet, this worked well for removal.

https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/toolpro-toolpro-oil-filter-wrench-strap-150mm/12566.html

The inspection/cover plate on the plastic underbody wont allow access to the oil filter, but removing it does allow you to pack the area with rags to soak up the oil lost on filter removal. You can also pack the area directly under the filter with rags through the opening in the wheel well. Doing this limits any oil filter spillage and prevents oil being spread across the undertray.
Some oil will leak down through the inspection plate area so removing it and having an oil tray directly underneath is a must do step.

Overall a straight forward job, just made a little harder due to filter location.

Two words: OIL UDDER

https://www.amazon.com/OIL-UDDER-Magnetic-Flexible-Diameter/dp/B08LGRP33M/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3MB06OXKIMVLT&keywords=oil+udder&qid=1658856785&sprefix=oil+udder,aps,131&sr=8-2

I found this little gem about a year ago to solve the issue of the Charger's filter being right above the right side suspension brace. Break it loose with a filter wrench and use the thing to spin it off. For <$30 it works like a champ.

 

[WCRookie99]

Guys just changed the oil and the plug wiggles slightly. Just worried it will blow out at 7,000rpm.

Thoughts, I reused the plug as it’s my first oil change.

Question, should it be super tight?(like 99.9% of all plugs or is this a wacky Ford engineering norm)

 

[Magnetic Stang]

Guys just changed the oil and the plug wiggles slightly. Just worried it will blow out at 7,000rpm.

Thoughts, I reused the plug as it’s my first oil change.

Question, should it be super tight?(like 99.9% of all plugs or is this a wacky Ford engineering norm)

A little play is normal.

 

[RobZ71LM7]

I just ordered 6 spare plugs. My old F-150 and millions of others use the same plug with no issues. I really have seen more issues with the aftermarket plugs that while well intentioned, have more failure modes and less engineering and test miles.

 

[kz]

Guys just changed the oil and the plug wiggles slightly. Just worried it will blow out at 7,000rpm.

Thoughts, I reused the plug as it’s my first oil change.

Question, should it be super tight?(like 99.9% of all plugs or is this a wacky Ford engineering norm)

Mine didn't blow out riding limiter at 8,000 rpm so I'd risk a guess that yours will be fine. They all have small amount of play. It was fine previously, it'll be fine now since you're using the same plug.

 

[WCRookie99]

Thanks guys….

 

[cheeser]

I installed the Femco replacement in mine....had to use a wrench to slowly seat it...seemed a bit tighter. I didn't notice any play when removing the OE plug though.

 

[JuicySmollet]

I just ordered 6 spare plugs. My old F-150 and millions of others use the same plug with no issues. I really have seen more issues with the aftermarket plugs that while well intentioned, have more failure modes and less engineering and test miles.

I agree - just not taking the chance with aftermarket for oil plug. @pilotgore can attest.

 

[DougS550]

I just ordered 6 spare plugs. My old F-150 and millions of others use the same plug with no issues. I really have seen more issues with the aftermarket plugs that while well intentioned, have more failure modes and less engineering and test miles.

People need to do what gives them piece of mind. If running the OEM plastic plug is what makes them feel better, then absolutely only use them. I on the other hand will not use a plastic oil plug in any of my vehicles. But the main reason I use them is because they are aluminum, they are double O-Ring sealed, they are reusable and when I drain my oil, I can control the flow/output.
I Also safety wire my drain valve. Good Luck

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