Fumoto Valve

[fxlr8]

I think I'd like it if it had a cap or plug on out side of valve as well.I have worked on all kinds of equipment with drain valves and have always had a plug or cap after the valve to protect against valve failure and or oil loss.

good idea and possible with this version

 

[MTN FX]

I like this one.It looks like you could run a hose with a plug on the end of it through the skid pan as well.No more pulling skid pan for oil changes!!!!!!!!!!:top::top:

 

[MTN FX]

I like this one.It looks like you could run a hose with a plug on the end of it through the skid pan as well.No more pulling skid pan for oil changes!!!!!!!!!!:top::top:

OOOps -Never mind you would still have to pull pan to get to lever.

 

[theMerchant]

OOOps -Never mind you would still have to pull pan to get to lever.

and the oil filter

 

[fxlr8]

Just installed my fumoto, had to open and close it a few times for fun. Can't wait for my next oil change.

 

[maxblast]

With this small valve, you still need to remove the plastic belly pan correct? Or is there a way to add a small tube to it?

 

[fxlr8]

With this small valve, you still need to remove the plastic belly pan correct? Or is there a way to add a small tube to it?

Yes, unless you want to cut some holes out big enough for your hand. You could purchase this one

if you want to attach a tube.

 

[maxblast]

ok clear thanks.
I have never done an oilchange myself so what is the advantage to have this valve?

 

[fxlr8]

Advantage is no drain plug, or the possibility of cross threading your oil pan.

 

[BaBaLuwee]

Did this valve come with a washer? Another benefit can be no more replacing a crush washer every oil change.

 

[theMerchant]

I also did this recently. install was a breeze.

I added a magnet to the oil filter also. Since the ones from ebay are like $20 plus dollars, I took apart an old hard drive and used that "super" magnet.

 

[fxlr8]

Did this valve come with a washer? Another benefit can be no more replacing a crush washer every oil change.

It comes with some sort of hard paper(not sure what it is made out of) washer.

 

[BaBaLuwee]

Thanks.....I see were others say not to install with a crush washer.

My brand new Fumoto valve is leaking - NASIOC

 

[fxlr8]

This Australian Fumoto site seems to have better install information and pics than the US site.
http://www.fumoto.com.au/info.htm

 

[theMerchant]

update on the drain valve.

I did my first oil change after I installed the Fumoto drain valve.

I really really like it. some say it takes a long time to drain the oil, but it wasnt bad. It is slower than oem.

Draining the oil is a breeze and made the whole process very easy.

 

[fxlr8]

Nice, I haven't done an oil change since installing mine....but making anything easier is a-ok in my book. Now we have to figure a way to remove the under belly plastic faster.

 

[theMerchant]

make a trap door (service entrance large enough to remove the oil filter)

 

[paperchasin]

the biggest plus i had with this valve was that it drained nice and clean without running all over the pan and making a mess..

 

[Mongolian]

This is an interesting product. I'm about to order this...

Do I install the valve using the same torque spec as oem drain plug?

25ft/lb?

 

[fxlr8]

This is an interesting product. I'm about to order this...

Do I install the valve using the same torque spec as oem drain plug?

25ft/lb?

Not sure how you would torque it since a socket won't fit, just hand tight is all I did.

Here are some instructions http://www.fumoto.com.au/info.htm