Does any use a Fumoto oil pan drain valve?

[Rocket Man]

That's an interesting design. I can see it in some applications. On others, no. I like the Fumoto for it's ability to immediately stop the flow with a flick of the lever. On my truck for example, I use one gallon jugs. I'd be leary of twisting the hose/connector to stop it quickly.

I fill my Blackstone Labs oil analysis containers precisely. It flows pretty slow, it’s easy to control. Just unscrew a little bit and it closes. A gallon jug would be easy but I’m not gonna lay there and wait to fill a jug. That’s why I use a drain pan and just leave it draining after I get the sample. I come back in a half hour or so. It’s easy to put it into gallon jugs from the drain pan.

 

[Tonyv__]

I’ve used a similar one for years. I pop the hose onto mine that starts the drain process and poke the filter with an awl and walk away for awhile. When I come back, both the block and filter are both drained with no mess.

Damn I can live with the drain plug the way it is, but stabbing the filter prior to removal is something I didn’t think about…. I’ll have to try and remember that next oil change. Filter removal is the worst part.

 

[j91z28d1]

we have these on a few older equipment at work, as said they work fine and never seen one leak. but honestly they are only on the equipment you can't get a pan under or on a lift. so they all have a hose that run to a drain area. very useful but not something I'd put on my own car. after years of maintenance jobs, a few drops of oil here and there I don't even think about haha.



we do pop a hole in the bottom of a few of the filters thou, these are big like 3qt filters and they gotta turn side ways to get around stuff. so that's worth doing forsure on the filter.

 

[Stbentoak]

I fill my Blackstone Labs oil analysis containers precisely. It flows pretty slow, it’s easy to control. Just unscrew a little bit and it closes. A gallon jug would be easy but I’m not gonna lay there and wait to fill a jug. That’s why I use a drain pan and just leave it draining after I get the sample. I come back in a half hour or so. It’s easy to put it into gallon jugs from the drain pan.

Drain it into a DEF jug... why transfer oil twice?

 

[B-train]

Here is the link to the comments thread. It seems that people that deal with these regularly say they are reliable.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Justrolledintotheshop/comments/11trw28

I've changed oil on hundreds of these on generators over the years. They work perfectly, and have no issues. If you know how to run a valve, they are super simple.

 

[Rocket Man]

Drain it into a DEF jug... why transfer oil twice?

It’s easier for me. For one, I don’t use DEF, I use gallon milk jugs. An oil change doesn’t fit into one gallon, it’s 5 quarts. Plus the oil from the filter drains into the same drain pan after I poke it with an awl a few times, and when I unscrew it more drips out, into the pan. I got it down, believe me. We all have our own way. I’m 63 years old, I know what works for me.

 

[justchecking]

My wife's Subaru is a super easy filter change, but the drain plug was super messy. So that was my first Fumoto valve install and I was hooked. I have them on the Suburban, Subaru, Jeep. I'll have to try Rocket Man's awl trick on the filter for the Suburban.

 

[M Stewart]

I've used these on several trucks, cars, and SUVs since 2006. They are great for simple, clean and quick maintenance. I have NEVER had any issues with leaks or issues even with some serious off roading. Just get the correct one and look at clearances with a nipple or 90 deg if needed.

 

[EddieC]

Only problem is that even if this prevents any spills or drops from the oil pan, the oil filter is still a bloody mess.

Agree with that. We have (& had) 2 cars with the oil filter on top of the engine, filter opening pointed down, and they are fantastic.

 

[EddieC]

My wife's Subaru is a super easy filter change, but the drain plug was super messy. So that was my first Fumoto valve install and I was hooked. I have them on the Suburban, Subaru, Jeep. I'll have to try Rocket Man's awl trick on the filter for the Suburban.

I love our Our Subaru for the top mounted filter, but hate the mess the pan drain makes. Who ever invented under chassis panels never changed oil.
We had a BMW long ago with the top mounted filter and I am guessing that the copycats caught on.