Anyone use/advise against Fumoto valves?

[fan of fanboys]

They look perfect people who change their own oil, which I assume is 99% of this forum

Looking to buy one. Anyone use one? Not sure rules on linking to manufacture sites so won't post unless know it is ok.

 

[97Run-Man]

They look perfect people who change their own oil, which I assume is 99% of this forum



Looking to buy one. Anyone use one? Not sure rules on linking to manufacture sites so won't post unless know it is ok.

I have my one on my 3rd gen 4Runner and it's been great. The only thing you need to do is make sure you won't be hitting your skid plate or worse yet below it. As long as you are safely covered by it you'll love the decision.

One note it drains a slower then just removing the bolt since there is a much smaller hole to drain from. That's the only con I could find.


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[alumarine]

I've installed them on both my truck and the inboard motor on my boat.

They work well.
I didn't pay attention to how quick it drained.
I imagine it is slower but it didn't slow me down.

On mine it's up high enough and protected by the skid plate.

 

[quicksilvr]

They're awesome if you have heavy aftermarket skids with limited access to the oil pan. I used one on my '99 with BudBuilt skids, and it was a life saver.

Like everyone has mentioned, the oil drains a lot slower but other than that, no issues.

 

[MStudt]

I have one that I'm going to be removing on my next oil change. Normally I can change my oil in about 10 minutes total. With this valve installed it takes about 15 minutes just for the oil to drain out. I was taken back by how much slower it drains with this valve.

I bought it for the intention of not having to remove my skids for each oil change. Now I think removing the skid is still faster than waiting on it.

 

[alumarine]

I'll have to time mine next time but I thought it took the normal 20 minutes from start to finish.

Maybe I don't notice it because of the way I do it.

I put the pan under truck and open valve.
Walk back to house and get oil, filter etc.
Take off filter and install new filter.
By then it's finished draining and I close valve.

Also, motor is up to operating temp.

 

[phattyduck]

I use them on pretty much all the cars I have owned. There's plenty of room below the oil pan on the 4Runner for it to be safe. They don't leak or fail or open accidentally.

Now if there was an easy way to remove the filter on a 5VZ without a mess...

-Charlie

 

[fan of fanboys]

good feedback, I will be ordering one before I do an oil change

and the extra time it takes to drain will be no big deal. just allows me to finish my beer and crack open another :beer:

 

[TMP]

I'm tossing one in at my next oil change.

 

[LIVEVIL]

I have them and use them in a few vehicles. No problems

 

[ltsr]

I had one come off on another vehicle. I may be at fault by not installing it tight enough. I lost the engine and had to swap in a new motor.

Now I look back, I have to ask myself and be honest.

"Is the factory drain plug such a pain in the ass to remove that I have to put in a gimmicky valve replacement?"

I paid the ultimate cost and needed a new motor. I have a friend with a 3rd gen that owned it since new and has 225k+ miles on a fumoto valve. So YMMV. For me, never ever again.

 

[MrEMan]

Have them on two 4th Gens and a Sequoia ... will be adding to the 3rd Gen with the next oil change. Yes, the oil drains a little slower, but not enough to outweigh the convenience ... IMHO


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[BamaDrewski]

They look perfect people who change their own oil, which I assume is 99% of this forum

Looking to buy one. Anyone use one? Not sure rules on linking to manufacture sites so won't post unless know it is ok.

I have had one now for almost three years and I have developed a couple of tricks for the "slow drain" issue.

1. I buy Mobil1 in 5 quart jugs at Walmart. I recycle my oil so I have a few empties on hand. The nigh before I change my oil, I get the engine to temp and put an empty 5 quart M1 jug under the Fumoto valve. I let it drain all night.

2. Tip: set the 5 quart oil jug in another container to catch any overflow.

3. The next morning, close the valve and slide the now full jug out to take to the recycle center.


This has always made it simple for me. PLUS, it gives you a good long time to drain the oil using this valve. Just requires planning....and we all know the "6P" rule right?

 

[JZiggy]

Well, thanks to this thread I just had to order one for my 3RZ. The oil always seems to make a big ol' mess when draining.

Since you're adding a restriction at the outlet, would it help the drain speed to open the oil fill cap?

Based on the comment regarding having one come off... I'll probably install some safety wire as well.

 

[ThorInc]

Also, there was a thread about this within the last year I believe. If you search for the valve name and 4runner you may be able to find it.

 

[phattyduck]

I use the extra drain time to rotate the tires... 5k oil change + tire rotations keeps things easy to remember. There will be a side to tip the truck to get the max amount of oil out, so do the tires on that side last.

-Charlie

 

[fan of fanboys]

I use the extra drain time to rotate the tires... 5k oil change + tire rotations keeps things easy to remember. There will be a side to tip the truck to get the max amount of oil out, so do the tires on that side last.

-Charlie

speaking of rotating tires

I was reading my owners manual today and saw how toyota recommended tire rotations. does anyone actually it do their way? seems impossible if have oversized tires, no?

 

[phattyduck]

speaking of rotating tires

I was reading my owners manual today and saw how toyota recommended tire rotations. does anyone actually it do their way? seems impossible if have oversized tires, no?

I don't think many do. I plan on doing just front to back. I have a mis-matched spare... so...

-Charlie