Why Spend $50.00 ?

[PJay]

I think the claim that if you can’t spend $50 you shouldn’t buy a $40K car is fallible. Near 50% of Americans are financing their cars and is rising ( the interest average ranging from 5-10%). I doubt mustang owners are any different than the norm. I’d argue that that spending $40K to be in debt is more stupid than saving $50. And based on OPs past experience, what he’s doing is safe. Like the wise saying, “$5 is $5.” Lol

I completely agree. I'm also a member on the Corvette Forum, and, without fail, anytime someone posts a money saving or DIY tip, without fail someone will post a reply like this. It's as if you're expected to never try and save a buck because you can afford the car.

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[Sig556]

I think the claim that if you can’t spend $50 you shouldn’t buy a $40K car is fallible. Near 50% of Americans are financing their cars and is rising ( the interest average ranging from 5-10%). I doubt mustang owners are any different than the norm. I’d argue that that spending $40K to be in debt is more stupid than saving $50. And based on OPs past experience, what he’s doing is safe. Like the wise saying, “$5 is $5.” Lol

Thank you Mike, I knew there was more than one person with common sense. We Old Guys like to take something and make it better and if you save a buck in the process then you are ahead of the game. As a side note, I paid cash for my 18 GT. I am not wealthy and was raised in an orphanage and came from nothing so I think I could afford the $50.00. I just wanted to show that something could be adapted for a lot less money.

 

[VinnAY]

Thank you Mike, I knew there was more than one person with common sense. We Old Guys like to take something and make it better and if you save a buck in the process then you are ahead of the game. As a side note, I paid cash for my 18 GT. I am not wealthy and was raised in an orphanage and came from nothing so I think I could afford the $50.00. I just wanted to show that something could be adapted for a lot less money.

There's a good segment of owner that has the snobbery aspect to it, they have to be on a forum and meet their friends and talk up their $50 drain plug gadget or they'll go home and take a bottle of pills; validation.

 

[EFI]

Who is spending $50 on a magnetic drain plug? Been using this $6 plug since the first oil change back in summer 2016.

https://www.autozone.com/external-engine/oil-drain-plug/needa-parts-oil-drain-plug/257254_961545_0

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I enjoy my Femco valve and clean\easy oil changes.

Does anyone make a quick drain/Femco for the 2018 GT?

Yes, @GTthree50 found something similar to a Femco for the new Ford plastic plugs:

https://roninfactory.com/collections/ford/products/ford-f150-raptor-oil-drain-ronin-factory

 

[Kleiss1]

Who is spending $50 on a magnetic drain plug? Been using this $6 plug since the first oil change back in summer 2016.

https://www.autozone.com/external-engine/oil-drain-plug/needa-parts-oil-drain-plug/257254_961545_0

That doesn’t work on the 2018 with the plastic oil pan and plug.

 

[Sig556]

A little update. I researched the Ronin quick oil change plug and watched their videos. . The plus side it's a great idea and appears to be the answer for most of our members. The Negative side if you watch closely in their video. The Ronin plug sits higher in the oil pan drain hole and DOES NOT ALLOW ALL THE DIRTY OIL TO DRAIN. In their own words "About 1/2 cup of oil will remain". I believe we all know that what ever remains after draining anything is the WORST pile of debris and contaminants. So for $80.00 you get to add that crap back into the system and have it circulate through your engine bearings.
I'll take any negative comments you throw at me. For my money I'll stick with my low buck system knowing my oil was properly drained. And for less that $7.00 I'll replace my drain plug every 20 thousand miles.

 

[ctandc72]

Do whatever floats your boat. Keep in mind, even if you're leaving the drain plug out overnight and you have the front of the vehicle tilted up to help with draining the pan -there is still old oil in the engine. Of course I always make sure the engine is up to operating temp right before I jack it up and start my oil change. I bought the Ronin (with a coupon code I think it was like $60) because it will save me time. I can run a hose straight from the Ronin to my recycle oil container (not a drain pan). Maintaining two Mustangs, the F150, a Bronco and various project vehicles any saved time for me is WELL worth the money spent.

 

[Sig556]

Do whatever floats your boat. Keep in mind, even if you're leaving the drain plug out overnight and you have the front of the vehicle tilted up to help with draining the pan -there is still old oil in the engine. Of course I always make sure the engine is up to operating temp right before I jack it up and start my oil change. I bought the Ronin (with a coupon code I think it was like $60) because it will save me time. I can run a hose straight from the Ronin to my recycle oil container (not a drain pan). Maintaining two Mustangs, the F150, a Bronco and various project vehicles any saved time for me is WELL worth the money spent.

I agree! And the fact that you can run a hose to your R/C is a plus. I may rethink this process where can I go to get a coupon?

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