Fumoto oil drain valve size?
11-22-2009, 09:54 PM
#1
Fumoto oil drain valve size?
I can't find any threads about folks using a Fumoto drain valve. I've had them on multiple cars and prefer them over a normal bolt. It's less messy, and makes oil changes even faster.
Anyone know the right size?
Warren
Anyone know the right size?
Warren
11-23-2009, 04:29 PM
#3
It's not that hard, but there's a better, neater way to do it. Do you light fires with two sticks? Go right ahead, I'll use a match.
I have better things to do than to fetch the old bolt off the drain pan, and replacing the crush washer. In addition, I don't have to worry about messing up the threads in the oil pan, or snapping the bolt.
Warren
I have better things to do than to fetch the old bolt off the drain pan, and replacing the crush washer. In addition, I don't have to worry about messing up the threads in the oil pan, or snapping the bolt.
Warren
11-23-2009, 09:48 PM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: 08-17-08
Location: Illinois
Posts: 1,605
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i had one on my wrx, it was sick... throw the pan under the car, open valve, close valve, swap filter, fill, and your done. you dont even have to open your wratchet set.
11-23-2009, 10:04 PM
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: 04-04-08
Location: uniontown, Robinson, Towanda.PA
Posts: 605
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
that dude needs kicked off of here for being a douche bag and trying to ruin a thread that could be informational.
bump cause id like to do this too
bump cause id like to do this too
11-23-2009, 10:17 PM
#7
Member
Join Date: 05-05-09
Location: A small town called Los Angeles
Posts: 296
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
F-107 Regular Valve & Adaptor ADP107
is that right?
only 30 bucks.... not bad
11-23-2009, 10:20 PM
#8
Senior Member
11-23-2009, 11:01 PM
#10
Well, so that's part of the reason I posted. I found the part numbers on the site, but some cars can't use the nozzle for one reason or another. Sounds like we need the adapter for sure.
I'll pick one up too, but if someone could confirm fitment when they change their oil, that would be great. I'm only 700 miles into the car.
Thanks,
Warren
I'll pick one up too, but if someone could confirm fitment when they change their oil, that would be great. I'm only 700 miles into the car.
Thanks,
Warren
11-24-2009, 09:28 AM
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: 05-05-08
Location: Tooele, UT
Posts: 804
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Would love to get one of these... that is the first mod done on our other cars and it is extremely worthwhile.... If someone could just verify the parts and fitment I will get one of these for sure...
05-10-2010, 12:24 PM
#14
Back from the dead. I installed the Fumoto valve during my first oil change last weekend. I can't believe there are folks that said using the stock bolt was fine and needed no improvement. There were 2 streams of oil coming from the pan. One a trickle, and the other was gushing as expected.
With the valve, you can control how much it's open, or you can hook up a hose, and put it directly into an oil container. Not a drop spilled.
Word of advice, get extra washers from a parts store. It comes with paper like washers, but you'll want to add washers to make the valve turn upwards. This will protect the valve from ever being the low point. Right now mine is clocked the wrong direction. I'll have to add another washer the next time I change the oil.
Edit: Yes, you need the adapter. It isn't so much that the pan threading is recessed, it's that the threading on the valve is wrong, so you need the adapter to change the thread size.
With the valve, you can control how much it's open, or you can hook up a hose, and put it directly into an oil container. Not a drop spilled.
Word of advice, get extra washers from a parts store. It comes with paper like washers, but you'll want to add washers to make the valve turn upwards. This will protect the valve from ever being the low point. Right now mine is clocked the wrong direction. I'll have to add another washer the next time I change the oil.
Edit: Yes, you need the adapter. It isn't so much that the pan threading is recessed, it's that the threading on the valve is wrong, so you need the adapter to change the thread size.
10-28-2010, 07:31 PM
#18
I don't think I ever posted a pic, so here it is:
I picked up an extra set of copper washers so that I could get the valve handle to turn the direction that I want.
I don't use an oil pan when I change my oil. I put a hose on this, and put it straight into an oil recycle container.
I picked up an extra set of copper washers so that I could get the valve handle to turn the direction that I want.
I don't use an oil pan when I change my oil. I put a hose on this, and put it straight into an oil recycle container.
10-28-2010, 09:30 PM
#23
Senior Member
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: 09-30-09
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 2,532
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I don't think I ever posted a pic, so here it is:
I picked up an extra set of copper washers so that I could get the valve handle to turn the direction that I want.
I don't use an oil pan when I change my oil. I put a hose on this, and put it straight into an oil recycle container.
I picked up an extra set of copper washers so that I could get the valve handle to turn the direction that I want.
I don't use an oil pan when I change my oil. I put a hose on this, and put it straight into an oil recycle container.
If you change your own oil, it's definitely the way to go.
10-28-2010, 09:42 PM
#25
Senior Member
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: 09-30-09
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 2,532
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
don't forget, they can't tip you off by leaving a big ass OIL SLICK behind
Get real ..seriously.