Considering a Fumoto valve for the Civic

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So, when I changed my oil again the other day, the 'new' drain plug had also gotten thread damage like my worn out drain plug. I suspect the oil pan's drain hole threads have some sort of imperfection, as discussed in a previous thread at the time of the previous oil change back in May/June: LINK

This has me considering a Fumoto Valve, I believe the following is the right one for the Civic M14 x 1.5:

http://www.amazon.com/Fumoto-F-106N-Engi...0371&sr=8-1

Is that a decent from for a Fumoto? $30 dollars shipped?

Is there a way to safely 'lock' the valve in the closed position for safety?

Lastly, is there any method I can attempt to help true up the threads in the oil pan gasket prior to installing the Fumoto?
 
There really is no way to "lock" that in the position you want it, and I can foresee a possible clearance issue, it does stick down 1-2 inches, if you nick that thing on a speed bump or anything else, your done.

Try another new drain plug, if it strips the next time you change the oil, it is defiantly time to replace the pan, or thread a new drain plug.
 
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Do not get the 106N for the car just the regular 106. The regualr 106 does not have the nipple for the hose attachment that will hang down causing a possible clearence issue. The link i provided is for the 106
 
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Jim I don't have any answeres on your pan. I do know we have not had any valves leak since installing them. If you can get it on you should be good to go.
 
Depends on the state of your roads. Ours are so bad, the middle upstand between the ruts will hit your cat and oil pan. I also go on farm tracks, so mine is coming off next oci. It has undone itself after driving over some long grass before, and leaked about 2 qts.
 
Yah I just got a new Dorman drain plug for the Toyota the other day have thought about the Fumoto before but it doesn't keep me from still crawling under the Toyota. I'm waiting for the one with the remote and 8 character password with at least one Capital letter and six lower case with one special character! 😂
 
I just put one on my 2013 suburban. Love it! No leaks. Easy changes (albeit slower)
However I chose the EZ drain unit. It has a screw in aluminum cap for piece of mind!!
I like the cap in the event I'm in the sticks and by chance, and Murphys law, a stick or object knocks the valve open, the gaskets thumb screw cap with gasket is a second line of defense..
it also has various attachments that screw in like L bracket, hose attachment, etc. Which are easily installed.
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ltslimjim said:
So, when I changed my oil again the other day, the 'new' drain plug had also gotten thread damage like my worn out drain plug. I suspect the oil pan's drain hole threads have some sort of imperfection, as discussed in a previous thread at the time of the previous oil change back in May/June: LINK

This has me considering a Fumoto Valve, I believe the following is the right one for the Civic M14 x 1.5:

http://www.amazon.com/Fumoto-F-106N-Engi...0371&sr=8-1

Is that a decent from for a Fumoto? $30 dollars shipped?

Is there a way to safely 'lock' the valve in the closed position for safety?

Lastly, is there any method I can attempt to help true up the threads in the oil pan gasket prior to installing the Fumoto?
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The Fumoto valve lever is spring loaded so you need to press the lever toward the valve before you can move it from the locked position. You can also get a little plastic lock that you pop over the lever in the locked position to hold it locked
 
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The Fumoto valve lever is spring loaded so you need to press the lever toward the valve before you can move it from the locked position. You can also get a little plastic lock that you pop over the lever in the locked position to hold it locked
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As Donald stated, it requires a move in 2 different directions so it's pretty hard to do that accidentally. Additionally, the plastic lock clip is pretty secure. I haven't had any issues with mine leaking.
 

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All our Hondas have the 106SX version which allows for the rotation of the bolt, absolutely necessary for a tight space. Once finger tightened, only a quarter turn more - there is a caution not to overtighten.

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Pet Peeve:
HATE that name "Fumoto" valve; like you need a JDM-sounding drain valve when Watts Regulator and many others have been producing 1/4 turn ball valves that are Oil and Gasoline rated for over 1/2 century.

OK. Rant over. Sorry !
 
However while I do not worry about the Fumoto valve leaking of accidently popping open I would not want it to be exposed by itself below the engine. Possibility of hitting it with a speed bump or debris in road is too great in that case. So its on my Subaru as they have a little recess where the Fumoto valve goes and its not the lowest thing on the engine. For my Ford PSD it would be hanging below the engine unprotected so I do not have one in that vehicle.
 
ARCOgraphite said:
Pet Peeve:
HATE that name "Fumoto" valve; like you need a JDM-sounding drain valve when Watts Regulator and many others have been producing 1/4 turn ball valves that are Oil and Gasoline rated for over 1/2 century.

OK. Rant over. Sorry !
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Fumoto is being used like let’s go get a Coke (and then get iced tea) …
probably don’t want to pay what Autoclave would want
 
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