Fumoto valve defective

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MrPlow said:
Is the main point of these to make it easier to change the oil? I could see if someone was using one on a track car that never saw stumps or rocks and where one might be more inclined to change oil on a very frequent basis. For Joe-six-pack doing oil changes a couple times a year, is removing a bolt that much of a deal to change the oil? Or is it more of a cleanliness matter in how the oil is drained and contained?
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I am doing it more for the cleanliness part. I also will probably buy a 10th generation Honda Civic next time when I decide to get rid of this one. The parts are interchangeable and I can take it with me to the next vehicle. I hope to tuck the plastic hose under the aluminum pan and it should be pretty easy to change the oil.
 
LowMilesLesabre said:
Good point made here, although I think they have some kind of "low profile' versions for situations where you want to avoid the unhappy potential of having your valve whacked off by something you pass over as some vehicles have low ride heights comparatively.
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I have the belly pan underneath the oil drain plug therefore I would have to really bend that just right in order to damage the fumoto valve.
 
simple_gifts said:
So some of them can accommodate a screw on tube attachment; that is good for vehicles which drain out onto crossmembers etc allowing one to redirect the flow directly into the pan.

A simple solution for eliminating a mess.
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Yes, very good point. I end up spilling oil quite a bit and I have been changing oil for years. I am hoping this works good for me.
 
joekingcorvette said:
Yes, very good point. I end up spilling oil quite a bit and I have been changing oil for years. I am hoping this works good for me.
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I slip a Hose onto my Fumoto Valve (not threaded).
I drain it into an empty 5 qt 'oil' jug / lower vehicles may be more difficult.

I like that plastic Safety Clip, I never had one.
I just use a small Cable Tie.
 
MasterSolenoid said:
I slip a Hose onto my Fumoto Valve (not threaded).
I drain it into an empty 5 qt 'oil' jug / lower vehicles may be more difficult.

I like that plastic Safety Clip, I never had one.
I just use a small Cable Tie.
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Glad you got the valve working. I've been using the fumotos for at least 10 years. Never an issue. Many people bash them and say you are going to have issues. Yes, If you are offroading or driving without concern for the undercarriage of your vehicle then yes you may have problems. But I'm sure the fumoto will be a small problem in addition to other damage that will be caused to suspension components and anything else that may get damaged.
 
atikovi said:
No, it's the putting back that's the issue and why this is popular with early Honda Insight owners. Jiffy Lube gorillas and magnesium pans don't mix. Even if you DIY, there is a fine line between snug and stripped.
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Mag alloy pans? WTH? I have a lot of experience with that material from when I was into mountain bikes. Strips easier than warm butter. LOL

Good call on that one though. Wrench ape could cause more issues than just having the Fumoto on there.
 
I was and still am in the, "What's the big deal unscrewing a drain plug", camp.
ANYTHING is a huge NOGO if it hangs down. A Fumoto would on my car.

I saw several different colors of liquid gasket smears near the drain hole my '05 Ranger's oil pan.
I assumed something wasn't perfect so I went with a Fumoto installed with Ultra-Black sealant.
It doesn't drip one bit and it's completely shielded in that application.
Gorillas at the local fast lube joint stripped my neighbor's pan (2010 Honda) so I got him to get one. Same Ultra-Black installation.
 
I've had them on three vehicles. One was on an Outback that I sold. The one on my M35 is protected by a splash shield, and the one on my Ridgeline has a Fumoto adaptor and does not sit low. I like the ease and convenience, but maybe that's because I'm old and lazy.
 
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for me it is not having to put the vehicle on ramps, I can do an oil change with the valve and not need ramps. As to durability, I have driven over a concrete median with one, shave the nipple a little and it still funcioned well for years,. I Have used them for over 20 years I have yet to have one go bad or not function properly. How many times does one read about a drain plug leaking or falling out etc. Once these are on they are almost bullet proof!
 
I've have had one my F100 since 2007. As one would know the large crossmember is directly under the oil pan so oil must drain onto the crossmember, over the side, over/under the brake line, and last over the lip. Naturally that is a mess everytime. With the valve I just slip a hose over it and drain the oil straight into my pan. I don't bother with them on any other car as draining is not an issue.
 
I love these valves, had one on my Silverado, but I’ve never had one on a car. Always figured they sat too low and the valve would get hit. But I might give it a try.
 
doublebase said:
I love these valves, had one on my Silverado, but I’ve never had one on a car. Always figured they sat too low and the valve would get hit. But I might give it a try.
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I’m about to put one on my 5.3L … it will be well protected … When I pull the drain bolt on 8 quarts of warm 0w20 … it splatters all over. Also plan to use it to spike a fresh quart around 40% OLM since it takes a long time to get there.
(lots of short trips with DI motor) …
When ACD filters are used up I might run a 2x filter and not need ramps but once a year when doing other fluids
 
15 years of use on our van. 4 years on the F150. Always work perfectly. I have the nipple version on the truck with an 8" hose attached. The hose just rests on the skid plate when not in use. I pull the hose through a hole in the skid plate and into an oil jug, then reach in from the side an turn the valve. No need to remove the skid plate to drain the oil anymore. Nothing's perfect, but the fumoto is **** good.
 
I would contact Fumoto about the issue you had with the valve.
Who knows, maybe they would want that one back to look at and would send you a new one?

I have had 5-6 of them over the years and never had any issue.

I have used them on a variaty of vheicles, (Jeep Wrangler that was off roaded, F150 with the threads on the drain pan messed up, Dodge Caravan than made oil changes much less messy, and several others).

The concern for them "coming open" on their own just does not exist, unless it was not closed properly. Same for a drain plug.
If you have a drain plug that faces straight down, then yes, that could be a concern for it being broken off. Just know what your setup is before hand and you will be fine.
The one on my F150 does angle down a little, but to hit is, I would be somewhere doing something I should not be doing.
 
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4WD said:
I’m about to put one on my 5.3L … it will be well protected … When I pull the drain bolt on 8 quarts of warm 0w20 … it splatters all over. Also plan to use it to spike a fresh quart around 40% OLM since it takes a long time to get there.
(lots of short trips with DI motor) …
When ACD filters are used up I might run a 2x filter and not need ramps but once a year when doing other fluids
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I have the short nipple version on mine. It’s totally protected by the cross member and so much cleaner!
 
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