EZ Oil Drain Valve

What EZ Oil Drain Valve does

EZ Oil Drain Valve is a Redmond, Washington-based manufacturer and distributor of a proprietary nickel-plated brass ball valve that replaces standard oil drain plugs, enabling tool-free, quarter-turn oil changes. The core product line spans multiple thread sizes (EZ-101 through EZ-215+) covering consumer automotive (cars, pickups, vans, motorcycles), heavy-duty trucks and buses, industrial equipment, construction equipment, and carrier reefers. Supporting accessories include adapters (A-series) for recessed oil pans with embedded Viton O-ring seals, L-shaped and straight optional hose ends with 360-degree rotation, threaded hose ends (HN/LN series) with NPT threading, and dust caps (DC-001, DC-002). An OEM & Custom line adds stainless-steel DEF drain valves, inline valves, fuel line valves, and lock nut hose connectors for specialized industrial applications. Manufacturing is performed at an ISO-9001 certified factory and the valves carry a lifetime warranty.

The company operates a dual go-to-market: a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront on ezoildrainvalve.com — supported by a vehicle-specific fitment search tool, garage feature, wishlist functionality, and 'Find a Dealer' store locator — alongside a multi-tier distribution network of hundreds of retail and wholesale partners spanning the USA and international markets. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of valves and accessories across both channels. Named enterprise customers include JLG (heavy equipment), Lincoln Electric (manufacturing), Generac and Gillette Generators (power generation), Fecon (vegetation management equipment), Baldor (industrial motors), and Duo Lift (agricultural equipment), providing B2B validation across diverse industrial end-markets. The firm is privately held with 1–10 employees and no disclosed institutional investment.

Name

EZ Oil Drain Valve

Legal name

EZ Oil Drain Valve

Website

https://ezoildrainvalve.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EZ Oil Drain Valve manufactures a proprietary nickel-plated brass ball valve that replaces standard oil drain plugs for tool-free oil changes. The company serves automotive, heavy-duty, industrial, and OEM customers through e-commerce and a global network of retail distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Maintenance Parts

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHAGAE

Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Fluid Power & Motion Control Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHANAH

Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Pumps & Compressors (Fluid & Gas Handling)

Keywords

• Oil drain valves
• Automotive maintenance parts
• Brass ball valves
• Engine oil change
• Fluid drain fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Redmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: The company generates revenue through the sale of oil drain valves and accessories. Products include EZ Oil Drain Valves in various thread sizes (EZ-101 through EZ-215), hose ends (H-001, H-002, L-001, L-002, HN-001, HN-002, HN-003, LN-002), adapters, and dust caps. Revenue is generated through one-time product purchases via direct e-commerce sales and through distribution/retail channel partners.
2. OEM and Custom Valves: Custom and OEM product offerings including DEF Drain Valves, Inline Valves, Fuel Line Valves, and Lock Nut Hose Connectors for specialized industrial applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EZ Oil Drain Valve manufactures and distributes nickel-plated brass ball valve oil drain valves that replace standard oil drain plugs, enabling tool-free, quarter-turn operation for oil changes on passenger vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, industrial equipment, construction equipment, and marine carrier reefers. The company sells a full accessory ecosystem of adapters, optional and threaded hose ends (straight and L-shaped), and dust caps, plus an OEM & Custom line including DEF drain, inline, and fuel line valves for specialized industrial applications.

Product overview

EZ Oil Drain Valve is a hardware-focused company offering a core product line of nickel-plated brass ball valves that replace standard oil drain plugs for tool-free oil changes. The main EZ Oil Drain Valve product is available in multiple thread sizes (EZ-101 through EZ-215+) spanning applications from cars/pickups/vans to heavy-duty trucks/buses, motorcycles, industrial equipment, and construction. The product portfolio includes supporting accessories: Adapters (A-series) for recessed oil pans with Viton O-ring seals; Optional Hose Ends (L-shaped and straight, H-001 through H-003 and L-001 through L-002) for draining oil away from the engine; Threaded Hose Ends (HN-001 through HN-003, LN-002) with NPT threading; and Dust Caps (DC-001, DC-002) for valve protection. The OEM & Custom line includes DEF Drain Valves (stainless steel), Inline Valves, Fuel Line Valves, and Lock Nut Hose Connectors for specialized industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EZ Oil Drain Valve (Core Product Line) Nickel-plated brass ball valve that replaces standard oil drain plugs, allowing quarter-turn lever operation for tool-free oil changes. Available in multiple thread sizes (EZ-101 through EZ-215+) for cars, trucks, motorcycles, industrial equipment, and heavy-duty applications.
• Adapters Adapters (A-series) for recessed oil pan installations, with embedded Viton O-ring seals to prevent valve contact with oil pan walls.
• Optional Hose Ends Screw-in hose ends allowing oil drainage away from the engine. Includes L-Shaped (L-001 for small valves, L-002 for medium/large valves) and Straight (H-001, H-002) versions with 360-degree rotation and built-in locknuts.
• Threaded Hose Ends Threaded hose connection accessories with 90 Degree (LN-002) and Straight (HN-001, HN-002, HN-003) versions, featuring Viton O-ring seals and NPT threading for secure hose connections.
• Dust Caps Protective screw-in dust caps (DC-001 for small valves EZ-101 to EZ-115, DC-002 for medium/large valves EZ-2 to EZ-8 and EZ-201 to EZ-211) preventing dirt and debris buildup.
• DEF Drain Valves Stainless steel valves designed specifically for Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank drain applications, part of the OEM & Custom product line.
• Inline Valves Valves designed for inline installation applications, part of the OEM & Custom product line.
• Fuel Line Valves Valves designed for fuel line drain applications, part of the OEM & Custom product line.
• Lock Nut Hose Connector Specialized connector component for secure hose attachment, part of the OEM & Custom product line.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250 PSI pressure rating with -40°F to 365°F temperature range
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Gates Industrial: Gates manufactures industrial and automotive hoses, belts, and fluid connectors sold through automotive and industrial distribution. Comparable as an adjacent fluid-connector supplier whose products complement EZ's hose-end ecosystem, although Gates does not compete directly in oil-drain valves.

Broad incumbents

• Dorman Products: Dorman supplies aftermarket automotive repair parts — including engine and drivetrain components — through the same retail and installer channels as EZ. Comparable on the automotive aftermarket customer base and replacement-parts use case; not a direct drain-valve competitor but a meaningful channel-adjacent incumbent.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker is a global motion and control technologies company with a major fluid-connectors and valves portfolio spanning industrial and mobile equipment. Comparable to EZ on the fluid-control and hose-fitting axis relevant to EZ's hose-end and DEF accessory lines, though at substantially larger scale.
• Mueller Industries: Mueller Industries manufactures copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products including valves and fittings sold through wholesale distribution. It shares EZ's material set (brass) and reliance on wholesale/retail distribution, but operates at much larger scale across plumbing and HVAC.
• Cash Acme / SharkBite (Reliance Worldwide): Cash Acme and SharkBite (part of Reliance Worldwide) manufacture plumbing and fluid-control valves and fittings, including push-to-connect valves and specialty fittings. Comparable in material/manufacturing approach (metal valves), though their primary markets are plumbing rather than automotive fluid management.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts designs and manufactures industrial and commercial valves and flow-control products used across water, plumbing, and industrial fluid systems. Comparable in that it operates in metal valve manufacturing with a multi-channel distribution model, though its portfolio is broader than oil-drain valves.
• BrassCraft Manufacturing: BrassCraft produces brass valves, fittings, and connectors used in fluid-handling applications across plumbing, HVAC, and industrial markets. While broader than EZ's aftermarket oil-drain focus, its material set (forged brass) and channel overlap with retailers/distributors make it a broad incumbent peer.
• NIBCO: NIBCO manufactures a full line of valves, fittings, and flow-control products used in plumbing, HVAC, and industrial applications. Comparable as a metal valve manufacturer supplying through distribution channels, although its focus is broader residential/commercial rather than automotive aftermarket.

Direct peers

• Fumoto Engineering: Fumoto manufactures and sells ball-valve-style oil drain valves that replace standard drain plugs — the same core product category and customer use case as EZ Oil Drain Valve. It is the most directly comparable peer and a recognized competitor in the niche.
• Lockshield Valve Co. Lockshield Valve produces oil drain valves and lockable drain hardware under the LockDrain line, addressing the same tool-free oil-change use case as EZ Oil Drain Valve. A direct peer competing for the same automotive aftermarket and industrial customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ezoildrainvalve
• Facebookfacebook.com/ezoildrain
• Instagraminstagram.com/ezoildrainvalve
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/e-z-oil-change

Compliance1 record

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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