How do u fella's drain ur oil when it's HOT

[chefwong]

I find that whenever trying to change the oil after a nice long drive or even after 1 hour or 2 of cooling off, that damm bolt is way too hard to get off. Luckily I have a spare drain bolt, as I ended up deforming the nut. Even putting a hex key socket in the drain bolt and trying that way is not a easy task.....

Just short of a Fumoto valve, I don't see this as a easy task at all. I've tried on 2 seperate occasions asking the US Fumoto sales guys which valve is the proper application, and both time, the have not responded to me. Not a good experiance via communication so I never picked one up.

 

[pitzel]

Why not just change cold? Modern oils hold stuff in suspension well enough that changing hot or cold shouldn't make any difference.

 

[Black Thunder]

i myself have never had a problem taking one off when hot.

if i do have troubles i just use a 6-point socket with a breaker-bar

 

[SWS]

Hi chef,
You may be installing the bolt with too much torque. It certainly needs to be good and snug, but you don't have to put all of your strength into tightening it. Also consider giving the bolt threads a little oil before you install it.

What kind of gasket is used? Could it be sticking?

 

[martyi]

I have emailed Fumoto several times and they have responded very quickly with good tips, advice and more than adequate answers to my questions.

I have a Honda which requires the adapter due tot the reset pan and they told me the model number I needed. I also emailed them about gaskets and valve position and they respond well to that. Maybe your email did not get through to them.

 

[W.T.McGlynn]

Try using the "Fram"
quick drain valve.
Many auto parts store carry them.
I use one on my 02 camry and use the
"Fumoto" on my 99 Tacoma.
I like the fram better because it drains faster.
Check it out.