What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[Regency]

About a week with the new transmission cooler. 91 degree day yesterday..stop and go Seattle traffic.

 

[Rocket Man]

Not the Fomoto brand, but just like it. They use a 5/8 spring clip. A zip tie can also be used.

For users under extreme conditions: If you are using the Engine Oil Drain Valve on off-road vehicles such as farm tractors and logging equipment under extreme environment (i.e. corn fields, brush areas), it is recommended that a hose clip as shown below be used for extra safety and security..

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

Exactly why I went with the Femco and not the Fumoto. I don’t care for the lever design.

 

[Rocket Man]

I just google that and don't even see it pop up

Here ya go...I googled Femco oil drain and this popped up!


https://www.femco.com/oil-drain-valve/

 

[CHOO CHOO]

Here ya go...I googled Femco oil drain and this popped up!


https://www.femco.com/oil-drain-valve/

Man, I do like that alot more......hmmm.....

 

[gooffeyguy]

Exactly why I went with the Femco and not the Fumoto. I don’t care for the lever design.

I had one years ago like the Femco. I just didn't like that you needed that special fitting in order to get it to open.

On the EZ Oil Drain valve that I have (like the Fumoto, but chromed like pictured above) the lever is spring loaded and sits in a notch. You have to push it against the spring pressure to get it out of the notch for it to turn.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[Rocket Man]

I had one years ago like the Femco. I just didn't like that you needed that special fitting in order to get it to open.

On the EZ Oil Drain valve that I have (like the Fumoto, but chromed like pictured above) the lever is spring loaded and sits in a notch. You have to push it against the spring pressure to get it out of the notch for it to turn.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

I keep the fitting with the attached hose in my tool box. I would think with the Fumoto you need a hose anyway or else the oil will flow out like the drain plug does which always made me keep moving the container as the flow slows down. The hose with mine sticks straight down, aiming the oil into the pan. And if there’s no chance of that lever moving, why do they suggest the hose clamp or zip tie? I dunno. Both have their issues I guess.

 

[gooffeyguy]

I keep the fitting with the attached hose in my tool box. I would think with the Fumoto you need a hose anyway or else the oil will flow out like the drain plug does which always made me keep moving the container as the flow slows down. The hose with mine sticks straight down, aiming the oil into the pan. And if there’s no chance of that lever moving, why do they suggest the hose clamp or zip tie? I dunno. Both have their issues I guess.

Yeah, mine has a 90* hose nipple I can put on or keep on it so it directs downward. They only suggest the clamp if you want it more secure or if it's on off road vehicles and farm equipment.

Quoted from the site....

ATTENTION!
For users under extreme conditions such as, off-road vehicles, agricultural tractors, and logging equipment (i.e. corn fields, brush areas), it is advised that a hose clip as shown below be applied for additional safety and security. Hose clips can be purchased at any hardware stores and will securely keep the lever closed in the locked position at all times.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[Rocket Man]

Yeah, mine has a 90* hose nipple I can put on or keep on it so it directs downward. They only suggest the clamp if you want it more secure or if it's on off road vehicles and farm equipment.

Quoted from the site....

ATTENTION!
For users under extreme conditions such as, off-road vehicles, agricultural tractors, and logging equipment (i.e. corn fields, brush areas), it is advised that a hose clip as shown below be applied for additional safety and security. Hose clips can be purchased at any hardware stores and will securely keep the lever closed in the locked position at all times.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

Ah I see. Here’s mine.

 

[R3cord303]

I haven't been receiving notifications from this thread for the past day!

 

[Rocket Man]

I haven't been receiving notifications from this thread for the past day!

Now you will. Sometimes they time out or something if you don’t post.