Has anyone here used, or is using, a Fumoto oil drain valve? Positive or negative comments are welcome.
Fumoto oil drain valve
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I hate to say search, but you might give it a try. No waiting for answers.
Its been covered before. People love them.
Its been covered before. People love them.
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I would love to try one I'm afraid a branch would open it up while I'm in the woods. Would be interesting to see how much oil is left in the pan after draining.
Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette
Better invention than the wheel.
Wow, it must be good!
Better invention than the wheel.
Wow, it must be good!
I have almost 200,000 miles on my Fumoto valve. 60,000 on the Accord, sold the car and kept the valve, and another 140,000 on the CRV. Same valve with absolutely no problems with 5,000 mile OCI's.
Originally Posted By: BobsArmory
I would love to try one I'm afraid a branch would open it up while I'm in the woods. Would be interesting to see how much oil is left in the pan after draining.
You can put a ring around the valve to lock the handle if you want.
I would love to try one I'm afraid a branch would open it up while I'm in the woods. Would be interesting to see how much oil is left in the pan after draining.
You can put a ring around the valve to lock the handle if you want.
http://www.qwikvalve.com/?gclid=CMDYv_nHjLUCFQU5nAod3nUA6Q for those 10,ooo that never saw one , here you go.
Thanks for the replies. It seems that everyone is pleased with their Fumoto valves so I'm convinced. Looks like a good way to make an OC easier, quicker and cleaner.
I love mine and would never go back. There is very, very little oil left over in the pan (versus a conventional drain), at least in my application.
i would definitely recommend getting the valve with the nipple on the end. that way you can connect a plastic tube to it and funnel the oil directly into a container for transport. there's really no need for an oil pan except to catch the oil from the filter.
Had one on my Outback for about 50k now. Other than the supplied blue crush washer having a slight weep, no issues. Makes oil changes much easier.
By my best estimation, the Fumoto leaves less than a cup (8 oz) of oil in my sump. Some folks have machined a notch into the threads to allow for draining this more...but < 8 oz in my 4.5 quart sump is not enough for me to worry about.
By my best estimation, the Fumoto leaves less than a cup (8 oz) of oil in my sump. Some folks have machined a notch into the threads to allow for draining this more...but < 8 oz in my 4.5 quart sump is not enough for me to worry about.
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