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Looks like a quick-release mechanism to easily drain the oil without mess. I would also assume since the other is plastic, there is concern about long-term longevity and health of the threads. Although, you could likely damage the plastic oil pan if you are a klutz with the new plug or go to cheap oil change places.
I've used that drain plug on many vehicles before back in the day when I did my own oil changes.. It is nice to have as you don't have to take the drain plug off.
According to the Fumoto site, there are five that fit. Has anyone ordered one of these to confirm?
I've used the Fumoto ones myself in the past. Found that it takes longer to drain and removed them. Certainly no Godsend....lol. Seems maybe I'm the only one who has no problem with the existing drain plug.
I liked it. No wrench is needed and no hot oil on your fingers or drain plug falling into the pan. The 6.7qt pan doesn't need a wrench. So if I was still doing my own oil changes, no need for the Fumoto valve.
I looked at getting one when I got the car (I have the 2.0 btw). Some valves fit and some did not. It has to do with the x-clearance. You need to be able to thread the valve in and that takes a bit more space than it needs to operate. The more convenient valves like the long nipple and the spinnable ones interfered with some frame piece. There are a number of different pan configurations now. Someone else could probably help you more than me, but what is the capacity on your particular vehicle and is the pan metal or plastic? Engineers not making it easy to get simple answers like that.
