SMART-O plug is the most advanced oil drain plug in the market, offering unique advantages of regular Oil Drain Plugs. Your car and the environment deserve the safest and best performing components. Car owners are familiar with oil loss horror stories, where sump plug / Oil Drain Plugs fail due to mismatching, under tightening or overtightening. This often results in damaged oil pans, sudden oil loss, costly engine replacements and complicated insurance claims. Save yourself the hassle and enjoy driving with the ultimate oil drain safety system.

1. Advanced Drain Plug Program
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2. The smart solution….
The Intelligent Drain Plug
SPECIAL O-RING FEATURE:
o Safe sealing function:
O-ring expands upon contact with engine oil,
high-performance seal
o Anti-vibration function: O-ring generates
higher prevailing torque and counteracts
self-loosening caused by vibration
o Thread guard: less torque needed, safe sealing
at normal torque to reduce wear on oil pan thread
o Reduced Inventory: safe sealing at normal
torque to reduce wear on oil pan thread
o ECO-protection: reduces oil leakage into
environment -robust design -safe for re-use.
o Patented internationally: unique US originated
technology, unique

3. Risk of Oil pan and Oil Drain Plugs
Negligent installation, loss of plug, sudden oil loss, engine damage
Stripped threads and damaged oil pan
Over-torqued
plug damaged
oil pan
Stripped
threads
Stripped
threads
Result: increased risk of oil leakage and damage to other parts
Oil stains
Oil leaks
Oil leakage from oil pan
?
Forget to torque
drain plug
Replace damaged oil pan!!
Oil stains on driveway & roads
oil pan = 200 – 400 US$
Drain plug
falls out
Plug is still loose!!!
Customer
drives off…
Sudden oil loss
oil leak
Engine
Replacement

4. Negative Publicity
1,820,000 search results for
‘oil drain plug leak’
(15-6-2011)
and numerous of detailed
consumer reviews in Google

5. Unique O-ring system
Fail-safe mechanism
oil drip
Potentially leaking out
of oil pan
O-ring expansion
o Special material technology
o Self-expands by ~ 10%
upon contact with oil
Oil pan thread
Oil pan
SMART-O plug insertion
Image show plug with O-ring
being inserted into oil pan
where leaks normally occur
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6. Test: SMART-O resists extreme vibrations
SMART-O vs. regular OEM plug
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTY0NjA4MzYw.html
See the testing video sequence online:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYKVdaaUc_c

7. – 17 plugs cover over 90% of market
F1
R6
R3
R20
R4
R5
R1
F3
R11
R16
S18
R23
S13
R21
R22
Find right plugs for 30,000+ vehicles:
http://www.smart-o.info/partsearch
R9
R24
Audi
Acura
Alfa Romeo
BMW
Buick
Cadillac
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Citroen
Dacia
Dodge
Eagle
Ford
Fiat
GMC
Honda
Holden
Hummer
Hyundai
Infinity
Isuzu
Jeep
Jaguar
Land Rover
Lexus
Mazda
Mercedes
Mercury
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Oldsmobile
Opel
Plymouth
Pontiac
Porsche
Renault
Saab
Saturn
Scion
Subaru
Suzuki
Skoda
Toyota
Vauxhall
Volkswagen
Volvo

8. marketing
SOP packages
Packing code:
SC3
SC3 A12
Assortment (steel case)
Small case, config A
with 12 different plugs,
SC1
SC1 B17
Assortment (steel case - large)
Large case, config B
with 17 different plugs,
PB1
PB1 BB25
Default plug wrapping
(not a selling unit)
Refill box = 25 pcs SOP
(to refill SC assortment cases)
BP1
BP1 SB16
Blister pack (retail) = 1 pc SOP
Box of retail plugs = 16 pcs SOP

9. Corporate Social Responsibility
Automotive solutions must be “greener”
o More companies are expected to be “environmentally engaged”
o Consumer awareness of “greener” products and companies is increasing
o “Greener” automotive products seen as having big impact on climate change:
ECOFRIENDLY?
Sources: The Climate Change Group Report 2008

10. Regular plug vs. SMART-O
Disadvantages – advantages
Regular Oil Drain Plug - disadvantages
SMART-O® plug - advantages
Basic sealing function - prone to oil leaks and drips
Could loosen if not tight
Easy to mix up with similar plugs (cross-threading risk)
Prone to overtorquing to make sure it seals
Extra cost for gasket - replace each time
Plain-looking, basic commodity item
Vast range, difficult to manage
Higher price for basic OEM plugs with no special features
X
X
Super-safe sealing performance
Anti-vibration function – extra safety
Head marking = easy identify the right plug (thread guard)
Maintains sealing function at lower torque due to O-ring
Permanent O-ring seal, re-usable multiple times
Branded product, attractive packaging and marketing
Easy to manage, advanced program, reduced inventory
Equal or even lower cost than OEM plugs
Added-protection in case of worn out oil pan
Increased repair order, up sell customer – extra profit
Comprehensive program: measurement gauge,
assortment kits, product guides, wall poster guide,
training videos, POS displays
Improved user experience – reduced risk of oil leaks
ECO-friendly – green marketing to end-users
X
X
X

11. advantages
INCREASE
PROFIT PER REPAIR ORDER
INSURANCE LIABILITY
RISK + EXPENSES
ENGINE + OIL PAN
PROTECTION
ENGINE + OIL PAN DAMAGE
SERVICE + SAFETY
HUMAN ERROR
+ SERVICE TIME
CUSTOMER RETENTION
CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS
POSTIVE COMPANY IMAGE
NEGATIVE SERVICE
EXPERIENCE
ECO-PERFORMANCE
OIL LEAKS INTO
ENVIRONMENT
EFFICENCY
INVENTORY COSTS
REDUCE

12. www.smart-o.info
SMART-O is manufactured by Rapidfix Industrial
www.rapidfix.info
marketing@rapidfix.info
Tel: 86-21 5465 3298