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Fumoto Drain Valve

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by spikekw, Sep 29, 2020.

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  1. Sep 30, 2020 at 9:30 AM
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    tomwil

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    Don't do it.

    Too much of a chance of losing your oil and ruining your engine. The thing sticks out like a sore thumb, waiting to be hit by road debris or tampered with by a disgruntled person.

    Is it worth risking a $4K engine, over a few minutes saved during an oil change?

    Fumoto -- Disaster Averted -- Barely

    Fumoto failure

    Fumoto drain valve dripping on my driveway

    Leaky Fumoto Valve



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  2. Sep 30, 2020 at 10:11 AM
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    lynlan1819

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    None of them,your regular drain plug is the best and easiest to use,and the most SECURE.
     
    lynlan1819, Sep 30, 2020
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  3. Sep 30, 2020 at 10:12 AM
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    lynlan1819

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  4. Sep 30, 2020 at 10:16 AM
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    I just looked into getting one just now.. then realized I go on trails that have dented up my oil pan, don't think I need to lose any more clearance lol
     
    will.i.was, Sep 30, 2020
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  5. Sep 30, 2020 at 10:19 AM
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    Exactly !!! why guys even bother with the valves is beyond me.An accident waiting to happen.
     
    lynlan1819, Sep 30, 2020
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  6. Sep 30, 2020 at 10:21 AM
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    Tucked up nicely behind the skid plate and in front of the cross member it doesn’t hang below

    18729E22-A701-4B34-9E0C-964AC18D15D8.jpg
     
    igno1tus, Sep 30, 2020
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  7. Sep 30, 2020 at 10:27 AM
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    What about when a rock goes tumbling under the truck,with that cutout in your skid plate.
     
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  8. Sep 30, 2020 at 10:27 AM
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    will.i.was

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    Well, I could use a skid plate. Still though, alot of jagged rocks that have a high chance of whacking it. Check out my oil pan...

    IMG_20200930_122705.jpg
     
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  9. Sep 30, 2020 at 10:33 AM
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    that’s how it looks from the factory , I don’t see many rocks tumbling down the pavement to jump up and take out the valve . I see what your saying thou , I don’t do much wheeling . I do like going out and playing in the snow with the truck
     
    igno1tus, Sep 30, 2020
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  10. Sep 30, 2020 at 1:59 PM
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    I mean… it’s a Ford, you don’t care
    If you order direct from fumoto use code BLAISBROS to save 10% !!! :thumbsup:
     
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  11. Sep 30, 2020 at 2:03 PM
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    As a fumoto/RCI skid owner, it 100% does make it easier. But do yourself a favor and install the valve before you put you skid plate on. I was lazy and jerry rigged a crowsfoot to work for tightening it, but I def made it harder on myself than needed.
     
    Gunshot-6A, Sep 30, 2020
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  12. Sep 30, 2020 at 2:21 PM
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    Purchased and installed on a few of my vehicles. Less mess and tucks up well. Short nipple version as to keep it tucked.
     
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  13. Sep 30, 2020 at 2:39 PM
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    I've been using the EZ Oil Drain Valve,
    $24 EZ-103 EZ Oil Drain Valve
    EZ-103 on my 4 banger for 3 oil changes now. It's fast enough to total drain my truck while I grease my u-joints. I also like that the tubing goes directly inside my oil container, with no muss no fuss. I would not recommend using one of these if you don't have a skid plate covering your spigot though.
     
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  14. Sep 30, 2020 at 2:47 PM
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    "Help! I accidentally threaded my Fumoto valve onto my trans pan!"
     
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    I have had a short nip on mine for quite a few years now. Best thing I have done to the truck. :thumbsup:
     
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  16. Sep 30, 2020 at 2:50 PM
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    :laughing:
     
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  17. Sep 30, 2020 at 3:54 PM
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    I've had a Fumoto valve for 8 years, 70k+ miles, no issues.
     
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  18. Sep 30, 2020 at 4:22 PM
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    Wont hit valve if you have a rci skid plate and I've smashed my skids on rocks and no issues

    IMG_20191201_102744.jpg
     
    Dalegribble02, Sep 30, 2020
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  19. Sep 30, 2020 at 5:19 PM
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    "Yea, but what about when you high-center it on a pointy rock... not even straight-pointy but offset-pointy. It'll go straight in there and tear that right off."
     
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    And lighting can hit you too
     
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