Fumoto Valve

[Colo_Native]

How many are using a Fumoto or similar? I getting tried of cleaning up after oil changes, what are the issues? I know they don't drain as fast possibly leaving sediment in the pan. Thanks

[cummins2014]

The_real_wild1 wrote:
No real drawback except for price.

No real drawback ? I too have one, and was curious about how much oil is left in there, well after draining until it stopped I pulled the Fumoto Valve the first time I used it . I can't say how much oil came out, but was a lot more then I wanted to leave in there.

For me I use it to drain, and then pull it to let it drain again .Eventually I will probably go back to the stock drain plug. Its nice that it allows to open up for oil analysis , although I don't do one, and it comes out slow enough you don't have to use a special pan or bucket.

[Cummins12V98]

fj12ryder wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

fj12ryder wrote:
I'll chime in on this one too. I have them in all my vehicles, except the bikes. They are perfect for pulling oil samples for Blackstone Labs. I always made a mess with the truck because the oil just gushed out and I always dropped the plug in the hot oil.

Up to you but samples are supposed to be taken mid stream as the first oil has more contaminants.

I don't trust people, very easy to let all the oil out. I use a milk pail to drain oil with zero splash or spills.

Exactly, trying to get a sample from the gush of oil when the drain plug is pulled makes one heck of a mess. I open the Fumoto valve, let it run for a couple seconds, and can easily catch a sample mid stream with no muss, no fuss. That actually was the main reason I thought about the Fumoto valve in the first place. I send a sample off to Blackstone Labs at every oil change.

As an aside, I went over my usual oil change interval on the last one because we were out traveling. Did over 4500 miles instead of the usual 3500-4000 miles. But the Delvac did great. Blackstone said

"While it's impossible for there to be absolutely no bearing wear in 4,599 miles, it is possible for it to be so low that we can't measure it, and that's what we've got here."

Cummins just makes a fine engine.

I was under the impression that you opened the valve just to take a sample. Thanks for clarifying.

Here is my sample results from running the oil 15K with sample taken at 30K.

I agree on the BIG "C" !

[YC_1]

Getting 6 gallons of oil out is slow going but sure did save the mess once I installed the valve.

Be sure to remove the filler cap so it drains faster.

[SCVJeff]

Got two on the cars, one on a C/7 CAT, and the 4th on an Onan QD. Zeeerow spillage..

IMO... the assumption that someone is going to come along and randomly kneel down to see if there is a valve to open under the vehicle and open it is plain silly.. how are they going to know it's even there unless you've pi$$ed off the neighbor who has seen you use it? And after that, anyone that cannot see and/ or smell 1-5 gallons of oil on the ground has attention issues. That's simply not a vandal magnet. Having it protruding straight down and exposed is obviously an issue

[ACZL]

Put one on my 6.7 PSD and love it!!! Location of plug on oil pan w/ the 6.7 is NOT one of Ford's better ideas. Oil goes everywhere once plug is popped out. W/ the Fumoto, add some plastic tubing and right into oil catch pan.

[The_real_wild1]

No real drawback except for price.

[fj12ryder]

I'm pretty sure all the Fumoto valves require you to pull down on the valve before it will turn. Some have an additional add-on lock that keeps the valve from accidentally being moved down and turned.

[Charlie_D_]

My Fumoto came with a locking device. I must pull down on the handle before turning on. After closing the handle locks back in place. CAN NOT move the handle without pulling it down.

[coolbreeze01]

I have a Fumoto on my Ram and my Jeep. I think I'll take it off the truck because I have the dealer change the oil.

[RCMAN46]

I use a Fumoto Valve on my Duramax.

As for drain time I open the Fumoto Valve first. Then I grease the ball joints etc. By the time I am done greasing the oil is completely drained.

I use the spring clip on the Valve to deter someone opening the Valve as pliers are required.

Safety clip

[ktmrfs]

If your worried about it somehow popping open you can keep it locked with either one of the wire expanding hose clamps or fumoto sells a clip that does the same thing.

As one person mentioned, they were concerned that the drain plug location posed a possible hazard for road debris breaking it off. If that is the case, IMHO that's the only valid reason to not use it. I have seen some drain pans where I would be concerned.

And they sure let you keep your hands cleaner, engine bay cleaner, and less splash etc.

[ChooChooMan74]

Both of my vehicles have them. A+ in my books.

[GoPackGo]

I used a Fumoto when I was changing oil myself. Worked great. Does take longer. I just attached a hose to the nipple and fed it to the pan. No mess - ever. No lost drain bolt. etc.

I also added a stainless hose clamp for peace of mind so that the lever could not accidently get bumped into the 'drain' position. The horror story was 'what if a dog/coyote/alligator (I'm in Florida) wandered under the truck when it was parked and bumped the valve' ? Pretty remote possibility for sure but adding a hose clamp prevents the lever from moving.

[fj12ryder]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

fj12ryder wrote:
I'll chime in on this one too. I have them in all my vehicles, except the bikes. They are perfect for pulling oil samples for Blackstone Labs. I always made a mess with the truck because the oil just gushed out and I always dropped the plug in the hot oil.

Up to you but samples are supposed to be taken mid stream as the first oil has more contaminants.

I don't trust people, very easy to let all the oil out. I use a milk pail to drain oil with zero splash or spills.

Exactly, trying to get a sample from the gush of oil when the drain plug is pulled makes one heck of a mess. I open the Fumoto valve, let it run for a couple seconds, and can easily catch a sample mid stream with no muss, no fuss. That actually was the main reason I thought about the Fumoto valve in the first place. I send a sample off to Blackstone Labs at every oil change.

As an aside, I went over my usual oil change interval on the last one because we were out traveling. Did over 4500 miles instead of the usual 3500-4000 miles. But the Delvac did great. Blackstone said

"While it's impossible for there to be absolutely no bearing wear in 4,599 miles, it is possible for it to be so low that we can't measure it, and that's what we've got here."

Cummins just makes a fine engine.

[Cummins12V98]

fj12ryder wrote:
I'll chime in on this one too. I have them in all my vehicles, except the bikes. They are perfect for pulling oil samples for Blackstone Labs. I always made a mess with the truck because the oil just gushed out and I always dropped the plug in the hot oil.

Up to you but samples are supposed to be taken mid stream as the first oil has more contaminants.

I don't trust people, very easy to let all the oil out. I use a milk pail to drain oil with zero splash or spills.