I used to have a Fram Sure Drain on my Taco, but it looks like this Fumoto has more good press and is built well.
Anyone using it?
http://www.fumotousa.com/
Anyone using it?
http://www.fumotousa.com/
Fumoto drain valve or Sure Drain
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Yes, I have used them for years. NASA quality part with no problems. You can leave it to your children in your will...
I use one on my 99SL2 Saturn. Is very well built. A member at SaturnFansforums took his 95 SL2 over 500,000 and he used a Fumoto valve. He also used one on his Volvo he took over 500,000 miles. The stream is narrow, but that has not been a problem. I can flip it open without jacking the car. I just start draining the oil, then get the filter, oil, etc. ready. I will keep this baby for my next car (if it is the right size).
I have the Fumoto with nipple/hose on both our cars.
You can find the promo code off the internet for a few bucks of your purchase.
You can find the promo code off the internet for a few bucks of your purchase.
non-sponsor website
cheaper there
cheaper there
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LT4 Vette, how's the clearance for your cars with the nipple valve?
I use a Fumoto valve on my Saturn SL for the past 60,000 miles and my 08 Corolla since brand new (now with 18,300 miles), both with great results. Solid and well built.
Best of all it is a two step movement to open the valve.
Best of all it is a two step movement to open the valve.
More than enough clearance, even with the hose permanently attached, there is no worry about any damage to it.
I've used SureDrains for years and bought my first Fumoto when I bought my Subaru. (due to not being able to find a SureDrain for it)
Made a thread on it with photos of how far it stuck down on a car with 9 inchs of ground clearance.
There were members who said after looking at the photos that they would NOT use it. I've had it on now for 29k miles and so far have not knocked it off.
I guess I'll be the one to say I would NOT buy another one. (if I could find a SureDrain I would trade the Fumoto in a sec)
You have to slide the pan from the left wheel at first to under the drain while the oil is draining. Makes a mess when dripping into the pan. There is NO way I'd try one with a nipple as it sticks down too far.
I sold the one I bought for my Corolla since it has 1/2 the clearance of the Outback.
When I bought my GMC I started looking for a Fumoto and lucky for me found a new SureDrain for it at Amazon for $7.88 incl shipping.
Very happy I found it and will be putting it on the next oil change.
Take care, Bill
PS: Here is the tread with photos ---> What I did to the new car
Made a thread on it with photos of how far it stuck down on a car with 9 inchs of ground clearance.
There were members who said after looking at the photos that they would NOT use it. I've had it on now for 29k miles and so far have not knocked it off.
I guess I'll be the one to say I would NOT buy another one. (if I could find a SureDrain I would trade the Fumoto in a sec)
You have to slide the pan from the left wheel at first to under the drain while the oil is draining. Makes a mess when dripping into the pan. There is NO way I'd try one with a nipple as it sticks down too far.
I sold the one I bought for my Corolla since it has 1/2 the clearance of the Outback.
When I bought my GMC I started looking for a Fumoto and lucky for me found a new SureDrain for it at Amazon for $7.88 incl shipping.
Very happy I found it and will be putting it on the next oil change.
Take care, Bill
PS: Here is the tread with photos ---> What I did to the new car
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I have a Fumoto and has been on there for over 100K KM (60K miles) and it doesn't leak and still looks like new. I would never go back to a drain-plug ever again.
I drive in some pretty crazy winter weather and so it sees ice, snow, salt and all kinds of stuff that should make it fail but it doesn't.
I also got the one that allows you to put a hose on the end of it and I put a rubber cap on the end so that in the absolutely one in a million chance that it does open up or start leaking the cap is a safety to hold the oil in.
It's built extremely well and doesn't rust. I would highly recommend it, and I will be purchasing one for all future vehicles.
I drive in some pretty crazy winter weather and so it sees ice, snow, salt and all kinds of stuff that should make it fail but it doesn't.
I also got the one that allows you to put a hose on the end of it and I put a rubber cap on the end so that in the absolutely one in a million chance that it does open up or start leaking the cap is a safety to hold the oil in.
It's built extremely well and doesn't rust. I would highly recommend it, and I will be purchasing one for all future vehicles.
Thanks guys, think I'll pull the trigger. Im not worried about the non-nipple version sticking down too far, its marginally larger than a reg plug.
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Thanks guys, think I'll pull the trigger. Im not worried about the non-nipple version sticking down too far, its marginally larger than a reg plug.
Then you must have a real weird reg plug.
Try its at least 3-4 times as thick as a normal drain plug.
The stock plug does not stick down this far...
Thanks guys, think I'll pull the trigger. Im not worried about the non-nipple version sticking down too far, its marginally larger than a reg plug.
Then you must have a real weird reg plug.
Try its at least 3-4 times as thick as a normal drain plug.
The stock plug does not stick down this far...
I agree with Bill in Utah. I've got both w/ and w/o the nipple. On my Subaru, I've got a skid plate underneath, so I'm not as worried about the valve coming up against anything, but on my Civic, I'm thinking of raising the car a bit since it's sitting quite low. Imagine about another inch sticking down from that with the nipple.
Another think you should think about is that the threaded part is pretty deep into the oil pan. It won't drain all of the oil in the pan. You'll have to remove it OR use something to put a notch into the threads so that the oil can completely drain.
Another think you should think about is that the threaded part is pretty deep into the oil pan. It won't drain all of the oil in the pan. You'll have to remove it OR use something to put a notch into the threads so that the oil can completely drain.
Nice thing the Fumoto does not restrict any oil from the inside of the pan. This pic shows the inside of my Ford oil pan with Fumoto instaled.
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Originally Posted By: yuletak
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Another think you should think about is that the threaded part is pretty deep into the oil pan. It won't drain all of the oil in the pan. You'll have to remove it OR use something to put a notch into the threads so that the oil can completely drain.
I have one and I still get the same amount of oil out of my pan now, then before I installed it.
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Another think you should think about is that the threaded part is pretty deep into the oil pan. It won't drain all of the oil in the pan. You'll have to remove it OR use something to put a notch into the threads so that the oil can completely drain.
I have one and I still get the same amount of oil out of my pan now, then before I installed it.
Having used DOZENS on our fleet and all my personal rides for the last decade or so,
I vote FUMOTO. Absolutely trouble free.
I vote FUMOTO. Absolutely trouble free.
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Originally Posted By: yuletak
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Another think you should think about is that the threaded part is pretty deep into the oil pan. It won't drain all of the oil in the pan. You'll have to remove it OR use something to put a notch into the threads so that the oil can completely drain.
I have one and I still get the same amount of oil out of my pan now, then before I installed it.
Glad it works for you. I removed it from my Civic when the draining had reduced to dripping , but I'd say a few more ounces came out of it afterward.
Originally Posted By: yuletak
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Another think you should think about is that the threaded part is pretty deep into the oil pan. It won't drain all of the oil in the pan. You'll have to remove it OR use something to put a notch into the threads so that the oil can completely drain.
I have one and I still get the same amount of oil out of my pan now, then before I installed it.
Glad it works for you. I removed it from my Civic when the draining had reduced to dripping , but I'd say a few more ounces came out of it afterward.
I have used them on six vehicles, oldest one still using and over 10 years on it. Both with and without nipple, I like the nipple better, even ran over a concrete median and hit the valve, some shaved off but did not break and still functions fine.. truly built like a tank and the only way to go for oil changes IMO
I've got the Fomoto drain valve on my '03 Sub Forester and '08 Honda Civic.
I've had the one on the Forester for about 2 years now (3 oil changes). It fits perfectly under the flip out panel.
The one on the Civic needed an extension and it does hang lower than I'd like. I've been using it ever since the first oil change (about a year and 4 oil changes) without any problems.
Tool-less oil changes are nice.
I've had the one on the Forester for about 2 years now (3 oil changes). It fits perfectly under the flip out panel.
The one on the Civic needed an extension and it does hang lower than I'd like. I've been using it ever since the first oil change (about a year and 4 oil changes) without any problems.
Tool-less oil changes are nice.
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