Fumoto oil drain valve

[Adaman7]

Hi y’all,

New to the forums. I was thinking of installing a Fumoto drain valve. Has anyone done this before and which model did you use? Website says there might be fitment issues.

 

[Gangly]

I have one on ALL of my vehicles. My Silverado is a 5.3 with almost 120K miles on it now. I have stripped drain bolts in the past and in an attempt to avoid ever doing that again, I purchased some Fumoto valves. The valve worked perfectly with no leaks, and as a side benefit I hadn't considered, having the drain valve allows me to get my engine oil a lot hotter (for a more complete drain) and I never have to worry about burning my hand trying to drain it.

One of the best minor purchases I have ever made for my vehicles. There is zero mess, and zero issues

 

[Stormin08]

I have one on ALL of my vehicles. My Silverado is a 5.3 with almost 120K miles on it now. I have stripped drain bolts in the past and in an attempt to avoid ever doing that again, I purchased some Fumoto valves. The valve worked perfectly with no leaks, and as a side benefit I hadn't considered, having the drain valve allows me to get my engine oil a lot hotter (for a more complete drain) and I never have to worry about burning my hand trying to drain it.

One of the best minor purchases I have ever made for my vehicles. There is zero mess, and zero issues

do you recall the part number you ordered

 

[Adaman7]

Personally I was considering the f-107sx or the f-137 short if it would fit behind skid plate

 

[916 Trail Boss]

There are a few options depending on the nipple length. I got the rotating valve. I have yet to do my first oil change so awaiting install

 

[Gangly]

I don't recall the part number. I do remember getting the rotating valve because I wanted to position it a certain direction. However, you can get the part number from their website, that's how I searched it up last time.

 

[JGrill]

My first thought is what if something hits it? Has anyone had any issues with this? I’m interested in getting one too. Seems like A LOT less mess to deal with

 

[Big Rob]

if you go to the fumoto website and put in your vehicle information, it will give you the part numbers. i have the 6.2 in my '21 TB and it say to use F137

 

[916 Trail Boss]

My first thought is what if something hits it? Has anyone had any issues with this? I’m interested in getting one too. Seems like A LOT less mess to deal with

I've put these on every truck and car I've had for the last 20 years. The rotating value is a little better since you can adjust it up to be more out of the way.

 

[Gangly]

My first thought is what if something hits it? Has anyone had any issues with this? I’m interested in getting one too. Seems like A LOT less mess to deal with

I off road my truck quite often, and have put a few dings and scratches on the skid plates, but the location of the valve is no where near being compromised. I was a little worried at first, but once I installed it and took a good look at its location, there is zero anxiety about it being hit or compromised.

That being said, I keep the original drain plugs stored in zip lock bags in whatever vehicle they are for, in case of an emergency.