I was going to get one but decided to save my $$. I doubt there's a risk of accidental drainage, it has a spring loaded handle with a locking slot...no way it could open on its own. My concern was the lost ground clearance. Also, its not that hard to put the wrench on the o'l bolt and loosen it!
I wanted it soley because I could have directly drained through a little tube into jugs....skipping the messy drain tub.....
I have brand new pan and plug anyways, so they work fine. I'm sure I will survive the 4-5x a year that I have to open it for a change.
I'll spend the money I save on better filters.
Winmutt...with the vehicle already lowered like that are you sure its a good idea to have that drain valve hanging off the pan? It will hit everything for sure.....
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