Thread: Fumoto Oil Drain Valve

I've had one on my Subaru for a few years now. It's never leaked once and always opens fine....even after smashing the crap out of it on rocks when offroad. It's all bent now and dented, but still works.

If it can handle what I did to it, without leaking or breaking, then I reckon it's a bloody good thing.

Hi Norm,
Me again, thanks for this one, looks to be the go. I'm doing a bit of a trip over East at the end of the year, this will make the "on the run" oil change a lot easier and if I get the valve with the nipple on it this will also make directing the oil into a container a lot easier. Just need to know the thread size now and I'll be sweet, I've got a spare sump plug at home I'll check this tonight unless omeone else comes back in the mean time.

Funny coincidence. I'd never heard of them before , but I was speaking to a guy on the weekend that has run one for years in his Isuzu 110. Swears by it and never had any problems.

Steve

Going off their guide, it should be 14mm but it doesn't state which model Disco they are talking about.

Standard is $41 and the nippled variety is $46.

As I said, I haven't been under the car yet, is there space to fit one (with or without the nipple) and is it protected enough because despite their promise, I can just see a stone or something knocking the lever up and over and the first you would know about it would be some unpleasant noises from under the bonnet.

Originally Posted by Normthe1

... I can just see a stone or something knocking the lever up and over and the first you would know about it would be some unpleasant noises from under the bonnet.

I had a look at base of the page and they have a suggestion for how to prevent this. Cut and Pasted below for your convenience...

FOR EXTREME CONDITIONS
If you are using the Engine Oil Drain Valve on off-road vehicles and do not have a sump guard covering the Fumoto Drain Valve, it is recommended that a hose clip or cable tie be used for added safety and security. The hose clip or cable tie will firmly keep the lever in the locked position at all times.
These can be purchased at hardware stores.

Drain Valve Size

Hose Clip Size

T, FG Series

11/16" Clip

F Series

5/8" Clip

Please note, in normal driving conditions, the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve's double locking mechanism cannot unintentionally open due to vibration or shock.

John Deere have been using this for a couple of decades.
I fit a hose over the end , after a turn with a spanner , and then
continue to turn until a flow starts . About 2 entire turns is enough
for mine ......... Doesn't leak either . Good idea

Hi There Forumites,
So can anyone out there confirm the thread size for a TDV6 2005 D3, I had a spare sump plug but I can't find it, is the thread 14mm and mentioned by Norm, pitch? Thanks in anticipation.

Does the standard LR sump plug have a magnet to catch the ferrous bits of wear material? (I haven't had mine out yet to know!). If so, this device eliminates this safety aspect of the standard plug and removes the opportunity for you to discover abnormal wear.
Ian