An easier way to drain your oil?

[McVicker]

I know it's not that hard to begin with, but it sucks when you drop the oil drain plug into the oil pan. I found this oil drain adapter made by fumoto, looks like it will make draining the oil a breeze. I'm gonna grab one of these in the next few weeks and post some pictures with it installed.

Check it out....

Fumoto valve (http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/#N-Type_Valve)

[dhays]

I've wondered about these so I'd be glad to hear how they work for you. I've been using the same type of oil extraction that I use on my boat. It works really well and I'm able to get the same amount of oil out of the car without ever having to get underneath it.

[a7xh7]

yeah i regret buying the fram type one everytime i see this one posted :(

[BLKTOPTRVL]

They seem to extend very far out of the car; especially the type with the nipple on it.

I would be concerned about going over speed bumps, street garbage, etc.

I would be curious to know (once you get it installed) just how far it does extend.

[McVicker]

If you're sub-frame is hitting the ground going over speed bumps then you have problems already

[a7xh7]

cant hit that part of the car going over speedbumps. the underbody Behind the wheels is what gets hit, when u roll OFF the bumps. after looking at the pictures i do'nt think even the one with the nipple will be a problem, my fd is super low in front and the fram unit sticks out almost as far, maybe 2-3mm shorter but i don't worry about it catching any pavement

[CLH]

I've run Fumotos on every car I've owned in the past 8-10 years or so - everything from F150s and Exporers to Miatas and RX7s - and have never had an issue. I can't count how many conversations I've seen about the Fumoto valve on car boards over the years (and someone *always* claims that they're dangerous 'cuz they'll get 'broken off over a bump'), but not once have I seen a post about someone actually experiencing a failure.

The Fumoto on my FC doesn't extend anywhere near far enough to catch on anything that I might run over.

[Turbo10th]

Or you can make it easier by not even having to get under the car by geting on of those things that suck the oil out of the oil filler or dip stick it is like $80though.:)

[Signal 2]

Nice piece I'm sure. But I never thought removing the OEM drain plug was all that big of a hassle.

[McVicker]

It's not, but replacing the crush washer is annoying...and how much easier can that valve be, no tools required. I would rather get under my car to change the oil, maybe I'm old fashioned .

[RXtacy]

I'm sure having a lift doesn't influence your willingness to get "under" the car at all. :cool:

[Signal 2]

I've owned my FD for several years now and never have had to replace the washer. It's never leaked either.
NOT having to get under the car (on put it on the lift) would be nice sometimes. But I'm definitely old fashion....using the occasion of a oil change to check the entire underside of the car can pay dividends too. How many of us have discovered something else leaking, broken, worn-out or out of place during an oil change and were able to take care of it before major issues began?
That said, I've never seen this particular model....which seems better quality than the others and I might get one eventually. Just not high on the priority list. :dunno:

[albertomg]

Ray Crowe packs a crush washer with every oil filter he sends me. Good guy that Mr. Crowe. Never had a problem with the good ole fashioned way. :)

To each their own of course.

[bop_rocco]

link off this forum

http://www.rotarycarclub.com/showthread.php?t=12&page=2

i got mine from here, just get the 6000 it works well for me i have used it on the 7 and a blazer ( since oil filter is near the front).

http://www.jerrybleach.com/pelapumps.html

[My5ABaby]

It's not, but replacing the crush washer is annoying...and how much easier can that valve be, no tools required. I would rather get under my car to change the oil, maybe I'm old fashioned .

Who replaces the crush washer? ;)

[McVicker]

I've owned my FD for several years now and never have had to replace the washer. It's never leaked either.
NOT having to get under the car (on put it on the lift) would be nice sometimes. But I'm definitely old fashion....using the occasion of a oil change to check the entire underside of the car can pay dividends too. How many of us have discovered something else leaking, broken, worn-out or out of place during an oil change and were able to take care of it before major issues began?
That said, I've never seen this particular model....which seems better quality than the others and I might get one eventually. Just not high on the priority list. :dunno:

THANK YOU! That's what I was thinking, but didn't feel like typing :seeya:

[cabaynes]

I'm sure having a lift doesn't influence your willingness to get "under" the car at all. :cool:

You would think having a lift would make life such a breeze! The sad reality of it all though is that my CYM has been living on the lift for over a year now, non-running... making the lift more of an obstacle than an actual tool :( haha hopefully soon she'll drive off under her own power

[scotty305]

I have a Fram Sure Drain, it makes oil changes a breeze: no spilled fluids and no wrenching or fumbling with the oil drain plug. I've been looking to buy one for my Subaru, but it sounds like they haven't been in stock at auto parts stores for a few years.

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