Thread: FUMOTO VALVE

You mean the quick drain valves like this? Fumoto Oil Drain Valve - Something good for a change

I've looked at them a few times since a stripped drain plug is a real PITA. Always been hesitant due to them being exposed a bit more than a standard plug (from an offroad damage perspective).

Steve

I've had one for a couple of years now. Great for oil changes, you can push a hose on and drain straight to a container. Easy to drain any overfill. I usually buy 10 litres of oil then after an oil change and after the first drive let the oil settle overnight then cold drain about a litre and it is black sludge until the fresh oil starts to appear, something I wouldn't do with a sump plug; amazing how much is left in the oil galleries after a change.

A simple cable tie locks the tap in position, a keyway is designed onto the tap for that purpose. As far as hanging down, if you have damaged the tap you have just ripped your sump off anyway (in a Defender at least, the nozzle sits no lower than the bottom of the sump).

Bottom line, I wouldn't go back to a sump plug.

I've had them on all my cars for the past 10 years. Work great.

one of these would be great to drain change the oil in my Hyd resivour.

Originally Posted by ugu80

I've had one for a couple of years now. Great for oil changes, you can push a hose on and drain straight to a container. Easy to drain any overfill. I usually buy 10 litres of oil then after an oil change and after the first drive let the oil settle overnight then cold drain about a litre and it is black sludge until the fresh oil starts to appear, something I wouldn't do with a sump plug; amazing how much is left in the oil galleries after a change.

A simple cable tie locks the tap in position, a keyway is designed onto the tap for that purpose. As far as hanging down, if you have damaged the tap you have just ripped your sump off anyway (in a Defender at least, the nozzle sits no lower than the bottom of the sump).

Bottom line, I wouldn't go back to a sump plug.

Did you get the one with the nipple to attach a hose, and if so, do you have any concerns regarding it hanging too low?

thinking about getting one of these instead - http://www.stahlbus.com/products/en/...alve/index.php

I've had one on my other car for a number of years now (since 2009 IIRC). I've never really had the problem of over filling, nor do I need to take oil samples etc, but they do make draining the sump easy, and as others have said, you would have bigger problems if you knock it off.

Common sense should prevail when deciding to install one though. Look at your sump design, and likelihood of anything knocking it.
I used a small zip tie to keep the lever locked up in the closed position, however it is a very deliberate action to drain- you need to push down, then rotate about 90 degrees. When you install, you do have some options as to the orientation of the lever relative to potential bump hazards. So you can keep this in mind also.

I have a fumoto.
D1 300Tdi.

Servicing goes like this;
Put empty 20l litre oil drum under car.
Put 200mm garden hose on fumoto valve nipple.
Feed hose into drum.
Open fumoto valve.
Pop bonnet.
Remove oil cap.
Go into house for drink of milk.
Modify now empty 2l milk bottle.
Encase oil filter with milk bottle.
Undo oil filter.
Remove milk bottle.
Lubricate new oil filter seal. Replace oil filter.
Close fumoto valve.
Remove drum and hose.
Put 7l penrite hpr15 in engine.
Replace filler cap.
Start car.
Check for leaks.
Drive to shop to buy 2l of milk for wife and kids.

Simple. 15mins max. No transfering oil from oil pan. No spills. No burns. No hassle. No rounded nuts. No over/under tightened sump plugs.

Cheers, Adam.

Originally Posted by kreecha

Simple. 15mins max. No transfering oil from oil pan. No spills. No burns. No hassle. No rounded nuts. No over/under tightened sump plugs.

Cheers, Adam.

No more digging around in the oil bucket for that sump plug you lost in there! No more oil dribbling down your armpit trying to catch that last thread on the sump plug before it's fully loose.