FYI Fumoto Oil Drain Valve

[Jason in DLH]

Installed the Fumoto Oil drain valve 12mm-1.75 threads tonight. It will definitely make changing the oil a little less messy and easier. I got the F107N (N stands for the added nipple) with a locking clip. One downside is I couldn’t thread it so the valve lever is visible, but doesn’t matter...still is super easy to open the valve, shut it, and lock it. Some pictures...

They make a cap for the nipple, but forgot to order it. Will be adding that soon!

 

[STORMIN08]

i wouldnt mind the valve being hidden/protected... simply add a piece of hose and no mess

 

[Bandit-66]

i'm not quite sure if all these systems do anything, except of course the clean finger.

because through the valve the drainage cross-section is reduced and thus the oil runs out slower and possibly, the abrasion and oil sludge do not bring out so, since the system is also something after in it.
there is always some residue in the pan,

 

[tsuintx]

Been thinking about adding a Fumoto in a lot of my vehicles over the years, just never got to doing it. Maybe I finally should find it in me to actually do it. LOL!

I have no issue doing the oil change the old-fashioned way, either, but Fumoto sure would make the draining a lot easier.

 

[Tonyv__]

i'm not quite sure if all these systems do anything, except of course the clean finger.

because through the valve the drainage cross-section is reduced and thus the oil runs out slower and possibly, the abrasion and oil sludge do not bring out so, since the system is also something after in it.
there is always some residue in the pan,

I kinda agree. Not from experience but the idea of something threaded into the hole now creates a lip

I really like the idea but I can’t not think about this now lol

 

[Pittz]

Been using the Fumoto since 2016. Not a single issue and makes oil changes so muc easier and cleaner. I would not be happy if someone brought one in to me if I were a Indy. It does take a lot longer to drain.

 

[Jason in DLH]

i'm not quite sure if all these systems do anything, except of course the clean finger.

because through the valve the drainage cross-section is reduced and thus the oil runs out slower and possibly, the abrasion and oil sludge do not bring out so, since the system is also something after in it.
there is always some residue in the pan,

Yeah...I thought about the residue as well. Perhaps after a couple oil change intervals I’ll unscrew it to see what kind of buildup there is.

 

[Tiredmechanic23]

i'm not quite sure if all these systems do anything, except of course the clean finger.

because through the valve the drainage cross-section is reduced and thus the oil runs out slower and possibly, the abrasion and oil sludge do not bring out so, since the system is also something after in it.
there is always some residue in the pan,

Yeah...I thought about the residue as well. Perhaps after a couple oil change intervals I’ll unscrew it to see what kind of buildup there is.

heavy equipment manufacturers have used their own versions of these from factory for years with 0 issues on machines that see constant heavy duty use and poor maintenance. Still no issues. These will not cause a problem.

 

[Jason in DLH]

heavy equipment manufacturers have used their own versions of these from factory for years with 0 issues on machines that see constant heavy duty use and poor maintenance. Still no issues. These will not cause a problem.

Great to know, thanks!

 

[BG1988]

heavy equipment manufacturers have used their own versions of these from factory for years with 0 issues on machines that see constant heavy duty use and poor maintenance. Still no issues. These will not cause a problem.

is the valve heat rated?

 

[gooffeyguy]

I've had an EZ-Oil Drain Valve on my Denali for about 2 years, no problems.

It's basically the same thing as a Fumoto, but chrome and uses an o-ring instead of a gasket. You can also get different hose ends that attach to it. I use a 90* one.

https://ezoildrainvalve.com/index.html

 

[Tiredmechanic23]

is the valve heat rated?

I believe so. They are an all metal ball valve.

 

[08grey]

I've got some stainless one made by a veteran with a ball bearing for a stop i forget which brand it is but its nice. You just screw in the end with the hose attached and it drains.

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[08grey]

Its called a valvomax

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[the_tool_man]

I put a Fumoto valve on my Yukon a while back. I've used it for three oil changes. It does take a long time to drain. But it's nice not having to use any tools for it. So I just go do something else while it drains.

 

[BeenChevy]

Which model Fumoto did you go with? F137n?

Always making a mess pulling the plug on this truck. Such a squirter. The 4x8 cardboard and 2 drain pans still sends ejecta on the wheels, arms, face..

 

[spidermanstahoe]

I’ve been using one in all my vehicles since early 2000’s with no problems

 

[BeenChevy]

Glad to hear it. Model F137n appears to be the right one. Picked up some 3/8 tubing to go along with it. Just have to turn the truck upside down like usual and install it so oil doesn't spill.

 

[Bagherra]

When i first got my '16 Denali, i installed a magnetic drain plug cuz i like to try to get most of the fuzz out....but i think i'm go with this....

so F107N or F137N is what i need?

 

[BeenChevy]

When i first got my '16 Denali, i installed a magnetic drain plug cuz i like to try to get most of the fuzz out....but i think i'm go with this....

so F107N or F137N is what i need?

F137N supersedes F107N. It features a larger internal orifice which allows for a faster oil flow