I need a new oil plug for my duramax 03 http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley9.gifwas wondering who sells em besides GMC??


also what about those lever drains that drain your oil with the flip of a lever??


thanks

Several of the supporting vendors sell the Fumoto drain valve. Try J Kennedy or Lubrication Specialists. L8R

Recommend the Fumoto; oil change is just the flip of a lever away. Also works very well to get that oil sample when you need it.

You could pick up a magnetic drain plug at your nearest NAPA.

On the"FUMOTO" DOES THE LEVER HAVE TO BE SCREWED in so it is [valve handle]up or does it matter ;or do you have to add gaskets as shims??


also what is the size of original bolt [wrench size]Edited by: mpl897

Mpl - no shimming required...just screw it in and you're done...I highly recommend one since it makes changing your oil MUCH more enjoyable....The oem drain plug should be a 5/8 (16mm) head.

What happened that you need a new drain plug? Just curious.

Go FUMOTO, not one of those cheap look alikes.

You might look at the magnetic drain plugs that AV Lubricants sells. They are a little pricey, but the magnet is SUPER STRONG, and I feel that it does a better job of protecting your engine than a Fumoto. The plug is very stout, and the company is great to deal with. George Morrison is a well-respected oil guru, and this is what he recommends.


I'll keep you posted on what I think of the magnetic plug in the long run.

What happened that you need a new drain plug? Just curious.





I put the wrong wrench on the head and screwed up the bolt rounded, got the oil changed but had to hammer[lightly] the socket on......ya I am embarrassedhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley9.gif

No need to be embarrassed, you should see some of the stuff I've pulled over the years. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley9.gif