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fumoto oil valve

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tpr676, Dec 26, 2011.

  1. Dec 27, 2011 at 7:43 AM
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    Hawaiitaco

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    I have one and have used it on many oil changes. Made life easy. I think anyone that has anything negative to say hasn't tried it yet. You can say the nipple can break off while off road or someone can loosen it at anytime but in reality chances are slim. I'd like to hear someone with the valve that had to go back to the bolt not because of concerns but rather because of something bad happened with it on. Very few if any I bet. Everything has potential drawbacks.
     
  2. Dec 27, 2011 at 7:46 AM
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    In regard to the Fumoto. Fumoto fairly recently started offering the "S" version of their valve. This Fumoto "S" has a very short nipple that you attach a proprietary plastic socket to. The plastic nipple is sent with the valve. Problem is the plastic nipple is easily lost, has to be cleaned and stored, etc.. IF you want to drain from the Fumoto to a jug via a hose just get the "N" version of the Fumoto. For 4 or 6 cylinder Tacoma you need the F103, F103N or F103S.


    This is the one I say no to -> F103S: Oil Drain Valve with Short Nipple (12mm-1.25) that needs proprietary plastic socket is you plan to use a drain hose.
    [​IMG]
     
  3. Dec 27, 2011 at 7:58 AM
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    I've investigated this claim and while an ounce maybe, no way a cup. IF someone that has a Fumoto is foolish enough to worry about an ounce of oil left behind they can easily flat sand a tad off the valve lip, (the part that protrudes into the pan itself) this allows the last ounce to drain. The amount is non consequential so foolish to worry / fret about it. Funny most people don't wait long enough for the oil to drain out of the block thoroughly anyway. Those doing their own oil changes should give the block, etc. lots of time to drain after you pull the drain plug / open the Fumoto valve.
     
  4. Dec 27, 2011 at 7:59 AM
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    Yeah you can shave if you want. Cup???? Residual oil can be left with any change. Within normal limits I would say.
     
  5. Jan 27, 2012 at 8:46 PM
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    good stuff
     
  6. Jan 27, 2012 at 9:46 PM
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    Got mine ordered.Will give it a try.
     
  7. Jan 28, 2012 at 9:22 AM
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    I have used a similar product on my last vehicle- fram sure drain. Awesome time saver. No tool oil changes and never had to go fishing for drain plugs in hot oil again. no mess oil changes if you get these products. Ordering one soon.
     
  8. Jan 28, 2012 at 9:30 AM
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    Trivial? By your own estimation, you've spent nearly $300 on drain valves!
     
  9. Jan 28, 2012 at 4:03 PM
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    Did my first oil change today @ 1,000 miles Mobil one and my fumoto valve. The valve seems very well built I did use a small cable tie as a safety wire for just a little extra insurance. The oem oil filter was tight as a mofo other than that the first of many oil changes is in the books.
     
  10. Jan 28, 2012 at 6:03 PM
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    I've glanced through some of the replies and I have to say this...I've had the valve on my '97 Ranger for 5 years and my Tacoma for 2. Love it and have had no problems. I suggest getting the clamp that goes with it (see picture) to prevent any accidental opening from wheeling etc. Hope this helps.

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  11. Jul 10, 2012 at 1:33 PM
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    Old thread--I know. My question is which one is best for my truck. I have a 4x4 off road model with the factory skids. Do you guys recommend the one with or without the nipple for a truck with factory skids? Thanks.
     
  12. Jul 10, 2012 at 4:09 PM
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    Christian, I found my answer in another thread.


     
  13. Jul 10, 2012 at 4:24 PM
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    The one with a nipple makes it a little more convenient but with or without it works great. I have the one with a nipple n had a chance to use it after installing it n nothing bad to say about it. It has never leaked hasn't been knocked off and moons has messed w it. Would definitely recommend it to anyone
     
  14. Aug 25, 2012 at 2:10 PM
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    I just did my first oil change with the fumoto valve no issues work well I would recommend.
     
  15. Aug 25, 2012 at 4:36 PM
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    Great product.

    It's not the best for vehicles with low clearance though, I have a Sure-Drain on my wife's Rav4. Got the Fumoto on the Taco, and had them on my Silverado and Suburban.

    Love it. Needed? No. Makes an oil change more pleasant? Absolutely.
    On a V6 with the filter at the top and a Fumoto, you can do an entire oil change without getting your hands dirty.
    2.7 filter is a pain, but it's better than the 22RE with the filter mounted on it's side.

    But the drain? Old procedure, slip the drain pan under, eyeball it, loosen the plug and make sure it starts dripping into the pan. Pull the plug and try to get your hand out of the way of the hot oil stream and HOLY FUCK I DROPPED THE PLUG INTO THE PAN!!!!!

    Retrieve bolt from pan, wipe down bolt, wipe hands, get cat littler to soak up the spots on your new driveway from the splashing and dripping off of your hands.
    Now remove filter.


    Fumoto? Slide pan under truck, open valve.
    Remove filler cap, place cap on hood latch.
    Change filter.
    Check coolant, PS fluid, brake fluid, tire pressure, tread depth.... okay, done draining, close valve, slide drain pan out, refill oil, cap engine, reset maint light, start and run, look for leaks, shut down, check level, top off.


    Place cap on hood latch?

    Yes.
    Oil cap, radiator cap, brake fluid cap....
    Any time I have a cap removed from my engine, I place the cap over the hood latch.
    Can't forget to cap it if you can't close the hood.
    Claremont Toyota forgot to cap my radiator. I found it 200 miles later when I opened the hood to investigate the steam and luckily found the cap by the distributor.
     
  16. Aug 25, 2012 at 4:49 PM
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    bumped just because.
     
  18. Aug 21, 2014 at 7:22 PM
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    I'm terrible about overtightening things and I don't know much about tools. That being said, is there a way to use a torque wrench to install this and what would be the proper torque setting?
     
  19. Aug 21, 2014 at 7:49 PM
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    30 ft-lbs for the V6 and 28 ft-lbs for the 4 cylinder. BTW there's only one way to use a torque wrench. Set the proper setting and slowly tighten it to it click.
     
  20. Aug 22, 2014 at 3:05 AM
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    It's 30 ft-lbs for a V6? I thought it was 15.
    :eek:

    Was looking here:
    http://www.fumotousa.com/size-chart.php?torque
     
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