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Installed this valve the very first time I changed my oil. It makes it so easy. And when I buy new oil filters the guys at the auto shop give me wild looks when I tell them I don't need the crush washer. :D

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[–] pelotron@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago

Y'all are about to scare me straight!

To answer your question, it's less about time savings and more about cutting out the mess. When 0w20 oil hits the pan that stuff splatters everywhere.