Is anyone using the Fumoto auto oil drain plugs for draining the oil pan and if so can u discuss the pros and cons of using it. Would u buy one again?

 

Lots of member use them. If you do a search you will find many more threads. They work great on a MINI.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...oto-valve.html

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ain-valve.html

 

I use them, on my MINI and on my Mazda 5.

Work great, no issues.

On Gen2's, the oil drain plug is on the bottom, so the Fumuto valve sticks down some, and may be the lowest part on the car at that point. Worrisome to many; however, I've had mine on there now 37k miles with no issues, admittedly I haven't taken it on rough, adventurous roads. And wouldn't.

 

Tnx folks. I am going to purchase one, but just needed some assurances.

 

Do it! I have it. I track the MINI and it's also my DD. I drive through the shitty roads of Hollywood/LA, and have not had any issues. You will not be disappointed.

 

you guys have almost convinced me to put one on my GEN2

love it on my GEN1 and Miatas and Hondas and Kias

but always leary on the GEN2 since it faces DOWN

 

Have had no issues with it and don't even have to raise the car to perform my oil changes anymore. Does that make this more appealing?