FAQ Femco

All Femco products are made in the Netherlands. Therefore, we comply with the Federal Trade Agreements Act (TAA).

Difference SB and LB?

LB and SB denote the size of drain hose compatible with a Femco drain plug.

SB stands for “small bore”. Femco’s small bore drain plugs use a drain hose with a ½” (12mm) internal diameter. This is a great option for drain plugs from 12mm to 22mm in diameter.
LB stands for “large bore”. Femco’s large bore drain plugs use a drain hose with a ¾” (19mm) internal diameter. These are available for plugs as small as 12mm and are the only option available for drain plugs greater than 22mm in diameter. If you have a mixed fleet, requiring a wide range of thread sizes, LB will provide you the largest variety of options.

Drain plugs labeled LB are only compatible with drainers and accessories labeled LB. Likewise, drain plugs labeled SB, are only compatible with drainers and accessories labeled as SB. Don’t forget, the drain plug series must match the drainers and accessories as well! If you’re unsure, please check our compatibility guide below:

Compatible Pairings

Standard LB Drain Plug – Standard LB Drainers and Accessories
Standard SB Drain Plug – Standard SB Drainers and Accessories
Compact LB Drain Plug – Compact LB Drainers and Accessories
Compact SB Drain Plug – Compact SB Drainers and Accessories
Click LB Drain Plug – Click LB Drainers and Accessories

Is there a warranty on Femco products?

Femco drain plugs are guaranteed for life for workmanship and materials.

What are the advantages of the Femco® drainage systems?

Femco® oil drain plugs reduce downtime.
The ability to safely drain oil at operating temperature.
Waste oil is contained from oil pan to container, eliminating risk of spills.
Eliminates the risk of stripped threads.
No heavy wrench necessary, all you need is the drain hose.
Eliminates risk of environmental pollution during field or mobile service.

For what applications can I use the Femco® oil drain plug?

You can use the Femco® oil drain plug for various applications such as:

Cars
Truck
Construction equipment
Agricultural equipment
Motorcycles
Boats
Scooters
Machines

Femco’s system works for any machinery fluid in need of periodic replacement.

What is the oil change process when using Femco® Drain Technology?

Install the Femco plug in your engines oil pan. When it’s time for an oil change, simply unscrew the dust cap and screw on the Femco drain hose. The action of screwing the hose on opens the internal valve, allowing the waste oil to drain. The drain hose allows for the waste oil to be drained directly into a container for disposal.

Which oil drain plug best suits my application?

Femco® produces many oil drain plugs specialized for different applications:

The Standard oil drain plug is great for gravity drain on 1-10 vehicles.
The Compact oil drain plug is recommended when space or ground clearance is a concern.
The Click Drain is recommended for increased efficiency when maintaining larger fleets of vehicles or draining with an oil pump or evacuation system.
The XL oil drain plug is recommended for quickly draining large volumes of oil.
The Non-Drip is recommended for sensitive environmental situations where cleanliness is a top priority.

Where can I find an oil drain plug in the right size?

You can find the appropriately sized oil drain plug on our online store. Femco® makes over 600 combinations of thread sizes and patterns. Please contact us if you can’t find what you’re looking for within our online store.

What are the drain plugs made of?

The majority of Femco® oil drain plugs are machined from solid brass.

Can I use a Femco® oil drain plug in combination with an oil extractor pump?

All Femco® oil drainage systems can be used with an oil extraction pump or evacuation unit.

Can I perform an oil change while the oil is still hot?

Femco® oil drain plugs are a great, safe way to drain oil at operating temperature without risk of burns.

What happens if I get water in my fuel tank?

Femco® drain plugs are ideal for draining condensation from fuel tanks..

Is it possible to drain fluids other than oil?

The Femco® oil drain plugs can be used to drain all kinds of fluid, such as:

Engine oil
Coolant
Gearbox fluid
Hydraulic fluid

How do I perform an oil check?

Femco® has produced various sampling nipples to make checking oil viscosity fast and easy.

How can I change the oil in a difficult to reach place?

Femco® can provide you with angled and extended drain connectors or special adaptors to drain oil in the tightest of spaces.

Can a Femco® oil drain plug be fitted with a magnet?

All Femco® oil drain plugs can be provided with a magnet, which can be inspected after draining the oil.

Where can I find a dealer?

Femco® has dealers all around the world. Please check our dealer page to locate a dealer near you. If there are no nearby dealers, please give us a call.

How do I become a dealer?

You can become a dealer by filling in the dealer form or by contacting us.

What companies use Femco® Drain Technology?

Here are some of the companies that use Femco oil drain plugs:

Cummins
CNH
Emirates
MANN
Hitachi
Alexander Dennis
Air China
JCB
VDL
Daimler
Kobelco
Bell Equipment
Alfagomma

Standard

Compact

Click Drain

Drainers

Non-Drip

XL

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