Fumoto Valve Oil Drain Plug, any experience with these?

Seams like it could save you time and mess in the long run since you just need to flip the lever. Anyone have any issues with these? Potentially worried about the lever coming undone on rough floor service roads?

looks like you would need a special bolt to attatch to your torque wrench

https://tacoclout.com/product/fumot...ith-m12-1-25-for-toyota-tacoma-toyota-4runner

 

Mine has been on for 15 years with no problem. So much easier to just flip a switch and because I’m lazy af.

 

There's a clip that can be used to secure the lever from accidental opening. I would think a crows foot would get you close to the proper torque. TBH, I've never torqued an oil pan bolt. Just be smart with the tools.

A search of the site would've given you more info than you'd need or possibly want.

 

3 years with no problems. Been fine through the off roading

 

I've been using one for about 10 years. No issues with opening or leaks. Super easy to change the oil. WIN!

 

I use one on my 2nd gen. Have been for years. Mess free oil changes are nice. It drains out a little slower than the plug but that allows me to go over the truck and grease the driveshaft. There’s a plastic clip that locks the lever in place to prevent accidental openings which I’m not sure how that would happen.

 

10 years no issues

 

I just got 2 of these for my Tundra and Sequoia. Not sure if they make one for Tacomas, but I'll look into it if I like how they work when I install them this weekend. These look more low profile than a fumoto valve and accidentally opening isn't even possible for these.

https://a.co/d/2L40mrD

 

on my 1st gen for 5 yrs, no issues.

 

3yrs on my Subaru RSTi no issues!

 

You don't need special bolt or torque wrench---- I added one when doing my oil change and the instructions just made a point of stating to put wrench on valve body itself (not the nut) and to not over tighten. If I remember correctly, not more than 1/4 turn beyond hand tight. As mentioned above, a clip is included to secure the lever. Here's a pic of mine (got the version w/ nipple so I can connect drain tube from valve into bucket). If your oil pan is lower to the ground this one may not be good for you, but it's nice when up high enough to not get hit.

 

No issues here and make sure you get the long nipple, makes attaching a hose much easier. This is the one I purchased.

$40 F133N with LC-10 F-Series Large Body FUMOTO® Valve with Long Nipple and LC-10 Lever Clip for M12-1.25

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887M5LNG