Fumoto Oil Drain Valve

[Toddhata]

Anyone try this on the Yaris yet?

link (http://www.fumotovalve.com/)

https://ssl2.adhost.com/fumotovalve/graphics/Valve.gif

[fnkngrv]

Sounds kool at least....but no...have not tried it.

[eight_heads]

no, but i might.... hmm, of course it would really suck if something whacked it going down the road and all your oil drained out.... of course, i'd hate to have something get up there and whack it anyway

[Chris07LB]

I have seen them before used on lots of the other message boards I belong to, all with great results. I plan on getting one soon, as I am already coming up on 3k miles.

[07WYarisRS]

They work good for a while but one on my work truck leaks after only 2 summers...

[Chris07LB]

They work good for a while but one on my work truck leaks after only 2 summers...

Crap, thats exactly what I didnt want to hear. :frown: Thats is actually the first negative I have read on the valves though.

Im still going to give it a go, if anything, I can always switch back.

[Toddhata]

I found some old discount codes on other forums, but they're expired, so I emailed the company to see about getting a new code. I'll post it if they give me one.

[Chris07LB]

I found some old discount codes on other forums, but they're expired, so I emailed the company to see about getting a new code. I'll post it if they give me one.

Thanks Todd.. Ill hold off on ordering until then. :thumbup:

[sroberts]

FRAM also has a similar drain called SureDrain. Although, I cannot find a link other then the installation guide. Kinda weird. I do see a bunch of car forums that talk about it tho. This is the only place I can find it for sale. The FRAM plug doesnt stick out as much when not being used.

http://rustysoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=FRAM-SD&Category_Code=RED

[Chris07LB]

Thanks for sharing that.. it looks like a very simple idea, and its much less then the Fumoto Valve mentioned above.

Here's a pic of the FRAM, for the lazies..

[eight_heads]

i think the fram one looks a little better

[tomjasz]

Fumoto Engineering of America offers a LIFE TIME WARRANTY on its product, against faulty workmanship and/or material to the original purchaser (with proof of purchase). For any defective product, Fumoto Engineering of America will replace the product at no charge. Fumoto Engineering of America will also indemnify any consequencial damages to the engine/vehicle which are directly caused by the defective product. This warranty does not cover any damages due to misuse, abuse, negligence or accident. This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada.

[tomjasz]

http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_2029/article.html

[Packy]

The Fumoto valve rocks! We have one on our Subaru and it makes oil chages that much faster and cleaner. I'd recommend it. To the person who had a leaking one, was it leaking from the crush washer or the valve itself?

[07WYarisRS]

The valve itself

It's only a small leak (couple drops a day) but at any time you look at the valve you can see a drop of oil hanging from it...

My guess it there was grit or something in the pan that damaged the seat of the valve when it was opened and closed again.
From what I understand they are a teflon or nylon sealed ball valve and the leak is most likely between the ball and the nylon seal...
We have one on the F150, and 3 other on other cars. So far only the F-150 leaks but it's also used every 2 months.

[rstb88]

i like the fram one better cause you have to have the tube connector for it to open. cause i don't want some ahole crawling under my car and draining the oil by simply pulling the valve release, or accidently getting an animal stuck under the car while driving and it releases the valve as it is dragged along(sry for the dramatic sentence but Im in tennessee for god sakes and raccoons love yotas)

[eight_heads]

well i asked around today and was told that the fram one was pulled and is no longer made because they were having problems with them leaking

[Toddhata]

I heard back from the manufacturer

Our part #F103 (size 12mm-1.25) is a suitable application for 2007 Toyota Yaris liftback w/1.5L engine. The crush washer will be provided with the valve.


but no word on the discount code yet, I emailed them again and asked about giving Yarisworld a discount.

[Chaad32]

Sound good...keep us posted.

[sroberts]

well i asked around today and was told that the fram one was pulled and is no longer made because they were having problems with them leaking

Thats a bummer but it would explain the lack of information on the drain. I just might try the fumoto, seems a bit pricy tho.

[Toddhata]

yeah, a bit pricy, but I figure if it's going to be that much easier to change the oil, why not. still no response about a coupon, how about if you guys also send them a request on their website, maybe they'll be more responsive if a lot of people from this forum show interest.

[tomjasz]

:thumbup: http://www.lubricationspecialist.com/index.php?cPath=12&html=fumoto.htm

[tomjasz]

Valve Shown With Optional Safety Clip

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All "F" Series Valves Without Nipple $20.95

All "F' Series Valves With Nipple $21.95
All "FG" Series Valves Without Nipple $24.95
All "FG" Series Valves With Nipple $25.95

2ft 3/8" ID Hose For "N" Series Valve (In Accessories) $2.00

Optional Stainless Steel Safety Clip (In Accessories) $1.00


Shipping on all "F" series is $3 for the first valve or adapter, and $1.50 for each additional valve or adapter.

[Chris07LB]

yeah, a bit pricy, but I figure if it's going to be that much easier to change the oil, why not. still no response about a coupon, how about if you guys also send them a request on their website, maybe they'll be more responsive if a lot of people from this forum show interest.

I will take 3 of the valves.. maybe that will get the ball rolling on a "sorta group buy" if you speak with them.. :smile:

[tomjasz]

How do "group buys" work, it's new to me?

[tomjasz]

This guy is already 5 bucks lower than anu I've found and shipping is only $3

[Chris07LB]

This guy is already 5 bucks lower than anu I've found and shipping is only $3

Which guy Tom? :confused:

[tomjasz]

The web page and prices I posted today

[Chris07LB]

The web page and prices I posted today

Pm'd you back... i didnt understand your PM reply. :confused:

[tomjasz]

http://www.lubricationspecialist.com...tml=fumoto.htm

[Chris07LB]

http://www.lubricationspecialist.com...tml=fumoto.htm

check your PM's. :smile:

[Toddhata]

Fumoto won't reply to my request for a coupon, so I'm just going to buy from www.lubricationspecialist.com, the website that tomjasz found for us.

[Chris07LB]

Fumoto won't reply to my request for a coupon, so I'm just going to buy from www.lubricationspecialist.com, the website that tomjasz found for us.

i think Tom was looking into a possiable GB with them... wanna try?

[Toddhata]

too late, bought 2 this morning, o well

[tomjasz]

F103 with or without a nipple? Stainless safety clip?

[Toddhata]

Got them without the nipple, no clips. I'll put one on my gf's prius next month.

Just changed my oil in the Yaris, so I'll have to wait 2 months. Thinking of going with synthetic on the next oil change so I can go 4 or 5 months between changes. Too much driving, but at least it's a fun car.

[Chris07LB]

Im going to inquire about a GB if anyone is still interested.

Other forums have done it in the past with them, so I dont see this being a problem, IF people are actually interested when it comes time to pay up.

[tmyers82]

The Fram one is sold at my local Walmart for $8

[Chaad32]

Yeah I saw one at Wal-mart for about $8 too, and they sell one at my AutoZone for about $6.

[sroberts]

The Fram one is sold at my local Walmart for $8

Do you guys know the part # for the fram valve at Wal-Mart?

[riceboy]

Lemme know about the GB..

["G"]

These are gay, your better off spending your $ on a magnetic drain plug.

[PetersRedYaris]

These are gay, your better off spending your $ on a magnetic drain plug.

Thats my thought too. I'll start a new thread because I'm curious what others think of the magnetic plugs.

[Chris07LB]

Comparing apples to oranges..

Its an easy way to drain your oil for a quicker and less mess.

A magnetic plug is always a good idea, but thats not what we were talking about here.

[Go4th]

Chris. Did you ever get yours? I see the thread just kinda stopped. I would be interested in two in a GB.

[Chris07LB]

No, actually forgot all about it. I'd like 3. Im sure a GB would be no problem.

[gonzo452001]

I got one of those fram things on my 96 taco.It works pretty good but is real slow to drain.I put it on there because I stripped the threads out on the oil pan went up to the next size.

[barryware]

I used a Fumoto on my kids crotch rocket. It has been there for a couple of seasons and it shows no signs of leaks or anything.

He uses synthetic oil and it drains out pretty fast but we make sure the engine is hot before changing the oil.

I wanted to use it because the oil drain is directly in front of the rear tire. If you don't tighten it enough, you run the risk of it vibrating loose and possibly coming out. Not good to have oil dumping in front of your rear wheel on a bike. If you over tighten the drain plug, you can damage the oil pan. The stock drain plug is made of steel and the oil pan including threads are made of aluminum.

I installed it to lesson the risk of damaging the oil pan but it does make it a lot easier to change the oil. The easier part is a bonus.

Because I change my own oil, I may put one on the Yaris.. Till reading this thread, I never thought about it much.