Fumoto oil drain valve--anybody using this?

[Mudgen]

While waiting on my undershroud from TollBoothWilley, I was looking for additional ways to streamline the oil change procedure. Are any of you using a Fumoto valve like this?
http://www.amazon.com/Fumoto-Drain-Valv ... B003UT6LCO

It's reviewed as well engineered and well made, but I'm not sure about clearances. Not having been under my G yet, much less pulling the undershroud, I'm not sure about the location of the drain plug, what's around/under it, etc.

[joe603]

Looks like a good idea to me! You have an inch or so between the undershroud and drain plug if I remember correctly.

[redbaronk]

Someone I know with a g and a fumito valve hit a speed bump and it took out the oil pan and the valve simultaneously ......

[telcoman]

Someone I know with a g and a fumito valve hit a speed bump and it took out the oil pan and the valve simultaneously ......

A 1/2 inch drive 14mm socket and a rachet has never been a problem for me. 42 oil changes so far.

Telcoman

[SVTCOBRA]

A 1/2 inch drive 14mm socket and a rachet has never been a problem for me. 42 oil changes so far.
Telcoman

Would suggest that anybody changing their oil use a 3/8 inch drive so that they don't over tighten and strip the threads.

[Mudgen]

Someone I know with a g and a fumito valve hit a speed bump and it took out the oil pan and the valve simultaneously ......

A 1/2 inch drive 14mm socket and a rachet has never been a problem for me. 42 oil changes so far.

Telcoman

Sounds like the Fumoto was collateral damage at the speed bump. But I was asking to hear of experiences with it, so thanks.

I've never mastered getting the plug out without getting a goodly quantity of oil on my hands and probably some splashed elsewhere, so that's one of the attractions for me. I've also oil change places crossthread the bolt, and my 1993 F150 pickup has threads that are almost gone on the drain hole.

[telcoman]

Sounds like the Fumoto was collateral damage at the speed bump. But I was asking to hear of experiences with it, so thanks.

I've never mastered getting the plug out without getting a goodly quantity of oil on my hands and probably some splashed elsewhere, so that's one of the attractions for me. I've also oil change places crossthread the bolt, and my 1993 F150 pickup has threads that are almost gone on the drain hole.

As far as the removal of the drain plug, hold the plastic container close to the drain hole while you slowly unscrew the drain plug with your other hand. You can feel when it is about to come out and remove it quickly while the oil is draining into the plastic container. I have a block of wood that I set the container on while the rest of the oil drains out. After it reaches a slow drip I take a rag and wipe the drain plug hole before replacing the drain plug.
The drain plug when inserted correctly should be easy to hand tighten. If you feel the slightest resistance remove and start over to avoid stripping the threads.
Once the plug is hand tight I use the socket wrench to just give a slight tighten to the plug.

Too many horror stories at quick oil change places. I'd rather do it myself.
By letting the dealer do it once a year they lubricate all your hinges and clean your car real nice.

Telcoman

[SVTCOBRA]

My neighbor is a nurse...she gave me a box of rubber gloves. I use them.
Plus, I keep a bag of cheap kitty litter near by for any spills.

[Mudgen]

Thanks, Telco and SVT. If tips could help me, I'd probably have gotten to where I don't get oil on my elbows after 40 years of oil changing. I'm just a klutz at it, I guess.

[telcoman]

Thanks, Telco and SVT. If tips could help me, I'd probably have gotten to where I don't get oil on my elbows after 40 years of oil changing. I'm just a klutz at it, I guess.

As Rich said all you need is some kitty litter, a few old rags and I use an old plastic shower curtain that the wife was throwing out to catch any spills.



Telcoman

[kmckis1029]

i need to invest in some ramps like telcoman...