Install the Fram Sure Drain

on your Sport Trac

by Pat Freeman

May 29, 2002

Fram designed an interesting valve which permits one to change the oil without a mess. If you look at Fram's web site you can find a Sure Drain for many vehicles. I found the Sure Drain valve at my local Wal-Mart. The Sport Trac takes the SD2 which has threads designed to replace the current oil pan plug.

Start by removing the existing oil pan plug. Insert the Sure Drain valve and tighten with a 7/8” socket.

Here’s the valve installed in the oil pan.

Here’s the valve with the protective cover screwed on.

Here’s the cover removed.

To drain the oil, screw in the supplied hose. It has a metal loop inside which will release the valve.

No more mess, just allow the oil to flow into an empty container.