Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve?
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07-30-2008, 02:18 PM
Agreed
So why do I use it then you ask? .....no wrench...no cross thread issues....no gasket replacement... And at car shows when people see it, it is always a conversation piece
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07-30-2008, 04:28 PM
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07-31-2008, 01:41 PM
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See Fumoto's site here
http://www.fumotousa.com/
the clip is just a hose spring clip to place over the valve handle to hold it down. it is recommended - according for them - for extreme industrial or farm applications where something might hit the valve.
I've used Fumoto for years, never had a problem, do not see the need. Once you get one and play with it you'll see that accidental opening would be difficult.
Unhappily...there's no way I can see using one on my 07 ... the straight down drain means this would stick straight down an inch from the pan....bad bad bad. But, I haven't heard a GEN2 owner yet describe any of the horror stories common with GEN1 for stripped/unremovable bungs. Once I change my own oil on the 07 I'll let ya know if I change my mind tho.
http://www.fumotousa.com/
the clip is just a hose spring clip to place over the valve handle to hold it down. it is recommended - according for them - for extreme industrial or farm applications where something might hit the valve.
I've used Fumoto for years, never had a problem, do not see the need. Once you get one and play with it you'll see that accidental opening would be difficult.
Unhappily...there's no way I can see using one on my 07 ... the straight down drain means this would stick straight down an inch from the pan....bad bad bad. But, I haven't heard a GEN2 owner yet describe any of the horror stories common with GEN1 for stripped/unremovable bungs. Once I change my own oil on the 07 I'll let ya know if I change my mind tho.
Also my boss claims he bought one from autozone for his truck or something, and apprently he didnt like it because it drained "REALLY REALLY" slow. I know you say you had no problems but i figured I would ask. Thanks
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08-04-2008, 10:47 AM
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So i installed the valve two days ago, and so far so good....i think 
But i put some pictures up for those who would like to see what it looks like when done.
Here are just a few.
Valve switch:
If you follow this link you can see more: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...y.php/cat/2701
Hope this helps
Oh also i tightned it down a bit later so it is pointing more straight down than in the pictures.
But i put some pictures up for those who would like to see what it looks like when done.Here are just a few.
Valve switch:
If you follow this link you can see more: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...y.php/cat/2701
Hope this helps
Oh also i tightned it down a bit later so it is pointing more straight down than in the pictures.
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, ungrateful NAMers ahahaha. I'm just picking, I know it helped somone.
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03-25-2010, 05:08 PM
Has anyone tried one of these? I'm thinking about putting one on my MINI and my JEEP. My real plan is to get the one with a nipple, because then I could just attach a length of hose when I'm changing the oil, and I wouldn't have to remove than skid-plate eveytime I change my MINI oil. The site mentions that your car has to have enough ground clearance...but I don't really see this as being a problem.
MOSS is selling them under their new products on the website, but they're not selling the nipple ones. I'm planning on buying direct.
So does anyone have any thoughts on these?
MOSS is selling them under their new products on the website, but they're not selling the nipple ones. I'm planning on buying direct.
So does anyone have any thoughts on these?
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03-26-2010, 09:32 AM
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04-27-2015, 12:56 PM
I have had one on my 99F250 for 5 years and love it. Just ordered a 106S (short nipple) for my new-to-me 2006 MCS after validating in this thread that it's a reasonable thing to do.~Mitch
#39
07-04-2015, 02:04 PM
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Okay, I've been doing the search and am about to pull the trigger on the Fumoto F108 valve with the nipple. I realise this is an old thread, but I have 2 questions:
1. Has anyone been unlucky enough to have an unfortunate incident with the valve?
2. Is the nipple part removable? It appears to simply thread into the valve...I'm sure if you unscrew it (or does it already come unscrewed?), then you could find a bung to stick in the hole to keep dust out. That would help with clearance fears, right?
TIA
Mike
1. Has anyone been unlucky enough to have an unfortunate incident with the valve?
2. Is the nipple part removable? It appears to simply thread into the valve...I'm sure if you unscrew it (or does it already come unscrewed?), then you could find a bung to stick in the hole to keep dust out. That would help with clearance fears, right?
TIA
Mike
#40
07-05-2015, 09:34 AM
I bought one for my 2005 S and the valve hit the power steering fan bracket. It wouldn't tighten in a position to not rest against it and I didn't seem easy to bend the fan. It didn't seem like a good ideal to have the fan resting on it and putting constant pressure on it, so I just put it on another car.
#41
07-05-2015, 09:49 AM
Okay, I've been doing the search and am about to pull the trigger on the Fumoto F108 valve with the nipple. I realise this is an old thread, but I have 2 questions:
1. Has anyone been unlucky enough to have an unfortunate incident with the valve?
2. Is the nipple part removable? It appears to simply thread into the valve...I'm sure if you unscrew it (or does it already come unscrewed?), then you could find a bung to stick in the hole to keep dust out. That would help with clearance fears, right?
TIA
Mike
1. Has anyone been unlucky enough to have an unfortunate incident with the valve?
2. Is the nipple part removable? It appears to simply thread into the valve...I'm sure if you unscrew it (or does it already come unscrewed?), then you could find a bung to stick in the hole to keep dust out. That would help with clearance fears, right?
TIA
Mike
On a GEN1 the drain faces to the rear and the Fumoto does not protrude lower than the pan . . .
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