Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve

OneQuartLow · Feb 9, 2003

It wouldn't hurt, especially if you don't have lawnmower duty for the leftover brand. I just thought it was a little much when the goal was to get the dark stuff out of old beater engines with 1/2" of grease on the outside and 1/2 that in puddles on the driveway. There was definitely humor involved.

TheLoneRanger · Feb 9, 2003

We oil board subscribers are definitely a breed apart! Do the words obsessive-compulsive mean anything to you?

And I am as guilty as anyone.

When I installed the Fumoto on my Explorer a couple weeks ago, I measured the thread depth going up into the drain hole (easy to do with a bent paperclip). It was more than the length of the valve threads, so I was safe on that point. If you find that the Fumoto's threads are longer than the drain hole's depth, simply grind off the valve end that goes into the pan, to make it fit flush (or slightly less) than the inside pan bottom. This will allow all the oil to drain, that was possible with the original plug.

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Bill in Utah · Feb 9, 2003

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Well then, I respectfully request that someone or two who have these valves test this next time. Please report how much more oil you get once you remove the valve after it has stopped dripping. I would very much like to know if I could live with the excess, knowing that I didn't drain all that was possible, short of turning the vehicle on its side and shaking.

Thanks in advance.

My Fram Sure Drain which is in my 99 Ford Taurus and 00 Chev Silverado 4.8ltr V-8, when I drained both for 30 mins and a drop was coming out maybe once every 5 to 10 secs (Both were on a ramp to assist with me getting my large body under the outfits) I then took off the sure drains and held a paper towel and maybe a drop every 5 to 10 secs came out.

I'm happy with the amount that comes out and doubt they "hold" any more oil in than a reg drain plug.

I'd never have a car without one now. I've seen the light!

Take care, Bill

Scott P · Feb 9, 2003

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Originally posted by TheLoneRanger:
We oil board subscribers are definitely a breed apart! Do the words obsessive-compulsive mean anything to you?

And I am as guilty as anyone.

Except in my case, I also an an "Autopian" autopia-carcare web-site, so not only do I spend way too much time and attention to oil, but also to detailing my car. I can just see myself with an Inkblot test.

"I see Amsoil 10w-30"
"I see a clay bar"
"How many miles since that last ink change?"

[ February 10, 2003, 04:19 PM: Message edited by: BOBISTHEOILGUY ]

TheLoneRanger · Feb 10, 2003

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pegg38 · Sep 25, 2003

New to board..first time post. Before finding this site I was just a guy who changed my own oil... Dino Castro every 3 k. Didn't even know the word "Dino" existed before joining the board. Now I have just purchased the Fumoto drain plug through lubespecialist.com great guy/FAST SERVICE..ordered 9/22 received today 9/25. Oil change tomorrow, Syn Mobil 1 10w30 first time for synthetic thanks agian to this board. Redline, Royal Purple, Amsoil, Schaeffers...I'm on overload. Also ordered my free oil analysis kit from Blackstone labs. Will do my first ever UOA. Can't understand half of what you guys are talking about but some how I got addicted to this site. I say thanks but my wife would say otherwise.

Flexy · Sep 25, 2003

Here is some tips from Subaru club!!!

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?s=95df25c450fde30c57c14fc6cb4e3ce5&threadid=171

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?s=95df25c450fde30c57c14fc6cb4e3ce5&threadid=169

JTK · Sep 26, 2003

I installed a fumoto drain valve with the hose barb on my 2002 isuzu rodeo 4x4. Man does it make oil changes a breeze! The hose allows the oil stream to clear the skid plate without making a huge mess. Throw a piece of 1/4in vinyl tubing over the fumoto & let'er rip. I cannot notice a difference in the amount that drains out before & after the fumoto was installed. I tried a fumoto on my 2001 nissan sentra 1.8 as well, but the valve stuck out into harms way too far for my liking

So I returned it. No questions asked & fumoto refunded my money for that one.
Joel

S2000driver · Sep 26, 2003

I have a fumoto on every one of my cars (3). On the S2000 in particular, it allows me to change the oil from above the car!

One of the better products available on the aftermarket in my opinion.

Bluestream · Oct 1, 2003

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Originally posted by pepper32:
To assist evacuating old oil out of the pan, I pour a quart of clean oil into the oil filler. This is done after the Fumoto has quit driping. Adds alittle to the cost of a change ( use cheap oil) but it can't hurt.

I don't think pouring a quart of clean oil is going to do anything for you at all. Keep in mind that you have a least 1/2 to one quart of old oil inside of your valve lifters, crank journals, oil galleries, and also any webbed casting areas on the block. This oil is not going to drain out, so worring about getting every last drop of old oil out is a rather futile exercise

joatmon · Oct 1, 2003

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Originally posted by TheLoneRanger:
When I installed the Fumoto on my Explorer a couple weeks ago, I measured the thread depth going up into the drain hole (easy to do with a bent paperclip). It was more than the length of the valve threads, so I was safe on that point. If you find that the Fumoto's threads are longer than the drain hole's depth, simply grind off the valve end that goes into the pan, to make it fit flush (or slightly less) than the inside pan bottom. This will allow all the oil to drain, that was possible with the original plug.

OK, tell me again about how you are "saving" time by doing this.

Spector · Oct 1, 2003

Not necessarily time is saved with this valve. It is primarily ease of use, far less messy and if you are prone to take samples without draining/changing the oil it is great to just take several ounces of oil from the pan without the mess of a plug. Just much simpler, no possible stipped bolts, no washers to replce or worry about leaking etc. but perhaps not time saving.

Patman · Oct 2, 2003

Plus you can leave your socket set in the house when you change your oil with one of these valves.

Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve

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