What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[Regency]

About a week with the new transmission cooler. 91 degree day yesterday..stop and go Seattle traffic.

 

[Rocket Man]

Not the Fomoto brand, but just like it. They use a 5/8 spring clip. A zip tie can also be used.

For users under extreme conditions: If you are using the Engine Oil Drain Valve on off-road vehicles such as farm tractors and logging equipment under extreme environment (i.e. corn fields, brush areas), it is recommended that a hose clip as shown below be used for extra safety and security..

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

Exactly why I went with the Femco and not the Fumoto. I don’t care for the lever design.

 

[Rocket Man]

I just google that and don't even see it pop up

Here ya go...I googled Femco oil drain and this popped up!


https://www.femco.com/oil-drain-valve/

 

[CHOO CHOO]

Here ya go...I googled Femco oil drain and this popped up!


https://www.femco.com/oil-drain-valve/

Man, I do like that alot more......hmmm.....

 

[gooffeyguy]

Exactly why I went with the Femco and not the Fumoto. I don’t care for the lever design.

I had one years ago like the Femco. I just didn't like that you needed that special fitting in order to get it to open.

On the EZ Oil Drain valve that I have (like the Fumoto, but chromed like pictured above) the lever is spring loaded and sits in a notch. You have to push it against the spring pressure to get it out of the notch for it to turn.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[Rocket Man]

I had one years ago like the Femco. I just didn't like that you needed that special fitting in order to get it to open.

On the EZ Oil Drain valve that I have (like the Fumoto, but chromed like pictured above) the lever is spring loaded and sits in a notch. You have to push it against the spring pressure to get it out of the notch for it to turn.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

I keep the fitting with the attached hose in my tool box. I would think with the Fumoto you need a hose anyway or else the oil will flow out like the drain plug does which always made me keep moving the container as the flow slows down. The hose with mine sticks straight down, aiming the oil into the pan. And if there’s no chance of that lever moving, why do they suggest the hose clamp or zip tie? I dunno. Both have their issues I guess.

 

[gooffeyguy]

I keep the fitting with the attached hose in my tool box. I would think with the Fumoto you need a hose anyway or else the oil will flow out like the drain plug does which always made me keep moving the container as the flow slows down. The hose with mine sticks straight down, aiming the oil into the pan. And if there’s no chance of that lever moving, why do they suggest the hose clamp or zip tie? I dunno. Both have their issues I guess.

Yeah, mine has a 90* hose nipple I can put on or keep on it so it directs downward. They only suggest the clamp if you want it more secure or if it's on off road vehicles and farm equipment.

Quoted from the site....

ATTENTION!
For users under extreme conditions such as, off-road vehicles, agricultural tractors, and logging equipment (i.e. corn fields, brush areas), it is advised that a hose clip as shown below be applied for additional safety and security. Hose clips can be purchased at any hardware stores and will securely keep the lever closed in the locked position at all times.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[Rocket Man]

Yeah, mine has a 90* hose nipple I can put on or keep on it so it directs downward. They only suggest the clamp if you want it more secure or if it's on off road vehicles and farm equipment.

Quoted from the site....

ATTENTION!
For users under extreme conditions such as, off-road vehicles, agricultural tractors, and logging equipment (i.e. corn fields, brush areas), it is advised that a hose clip as shown below be applied for additional safety and security. Hose clips can be purchased at any hardware stores and will securely keep the lever closed in the locked position at all times.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

Ah I see. Here’s mine.

 

[R3cord303]

I haven't been receiving notifications from this thread for the past day!

 

[Rocket Man]

I haven't been receiving notifications from this thread for the past day!

Now you will. Sometimes they time out or something if you don’t post.

 

[the_tool_man]

I had one years ago like the Femco. I just didn't like that you needed that special fitting in order to get it to open.

On the EZ Oil Drain valve that I have (like the Fumoto, but chromed like pictured above) the lever is spring loaded and sits in a notch. You have to push it against the spring pressure to get it out of the notch for it to turn.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

Mine (Fumoto) arrived today (thanks Amazon Prime). Now that I've had my hands on it, I like it a little better. It takes some force to rotate the valve. And there is a notch which holds the lever in the closed position. The lever is spring loaded into the notch. The little plastic clip snaps on with enough force that I'm not worried about it coming off. I'm more worried about losing it during an oil change than anything.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Mine (Fumoto) arrived today (thanks Amazon Prime). Now that I've had my hands on it, I like it a little better. It takes some force to rotate the valve. And there is a notch which holds the lever in the closed position. The lever is spring loaded into the notch. The little plastic clip snaps on with enough force that I'm not worried about it coming off. I'm more worried about losing it during an oil change than anything.

Have a link?

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I honestly don't get this one. I use a triangular pan with a filter peg and a spout at one corner. I pull the plug and let it drop right in so the gasket soaks in the oil. Maybe I just like fishing it out at the end... I dunno. IF I place it rightly, I don't have to move it at all during the drain and it pours nicely back into the empty jug.

 

[PG01]

I honestly don't get this one. I use a triangular pan with a filter peg and a spout at one corner. I pull the plug and let it drop right in so the gasket soaks in the oil. Maybe I just like fishing it out at the end... I dunno. IF I place it rightly, I don't have to move it at all during the drain and it pours nicely back into the empty jug.

I hate fishin’

 

[Rocket Man]

I hate fishin’

I hate gettin oil on my hands

 

[R3cord303]

I hate gettin oil on my hands

I do too. I also however enjoy using normal drain plugs, and also seem to have a habit of dropping the oil filter in the full drain pan.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I do too. I also however enjoy using normal drain plugs, and also seem to have a habit of dropping the oil filter in the full drain pan.

I do that sometimes too. Isn't it the best when you get splashed with the dirty oil too !

 

[CHOO CHOO]

Hahaha I always just let the filter drop in the oil. I get it out when I pour the oil back in the jug. I don't use a standard pan though, I have a low height old storage tote that I use.

 

[the_tool_man]

Have a link?

Link:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D9G7TSX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I don't care one way or the other about getting oil on my hands. I already have to crawl under the truck, so dirty hands happen anyway. I got it because where I change my oil (the only level spot in my driveway at the house) is about 200 feet from my shop, where the tools are. Tool-free oil changes will be nice.

I am wondering how much longer it will take to drain, as the discharge opening in the valve is pretty small. But I can always find something else to do while I'm waiting, I guess.

 

[gooffeyguy]

For those of you that do oil analysis, a drain valve makes getting a sample clean and easy at anytime

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18