Fumoto Valve

[Evol]

The oil change got me thinking that I should go ahead and put one of these on my Ram 1500.

Anyone have any experience good or bad with them? With the filter being up in the engine bay it would make it a pretty clean process to change the oil.

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[Racer00]

I have one on my 2020 Powerstroke. Works really well. Makes oil changes almost drip free if you are prepared. Mine has been trouble free so far.

 

[IH8Cali]

Used them on multiple vehicles, they're great and never had an issue.

 

[mthayr]

Add another to the list of "works great, no issues" crowd - going on 5 years now

 

[browning2480]

My Tahoe is pretty easy so I have never used one. I can change it with no drips or anything on my hands. Probably would be useful for some vehicles for sure

 

[jimh406]

I've used them on my diesel trucks since 2006 with no issues. It makes it far easier to drain the oil into gallon jugs since I can start/stop the flow easily.

 

[tdhanses]

I’ve used this brand before without issue, on my GMC I went to a different brand that I liked the design of better.

Even if the drain plug is easy to get to I just prefer to use these things.

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[Evol]

Great, looks like I'll install one next oil change!

 

[Holocene]

I got one with the nipple so that I can attach a piece of clear poly hose that drains right into an old oil jug.

Filter is up top in the engine bay, so oil changes are now a clean, fast affair.

This little device is beautifully made and now saves me a ton of time driving back and forth to dealership and waiting to get an oil change.

 

[IH8Cali]

Side note, they're great for oil analysis as well. Currently driving gas but was in diesels the last 15 or so years, the fumoto is excellent for taking a quick sample to send off to Blackstone.

 

[Forestryguy]

How do these hold up against salt corrosion? My state lays down salt and brine excessively.

 

[RSather528]

How do these hold up against salt corrosion? My state lays down salt and brine excessively.

Glad you asked, curious too if they hold up. MN lays down salt pretty good.

 

[LeftyWilbury]

Have had one on the bottom of my 4Runner for the past 15 years. 12 years of that in Montana. No problems with corrosion. Only problem is the little latch is inconveniently located due to the shape of my oil pan and location of my front diff. I could probably throw another washer in there to turn it a bit but turns out i don't care that much. Definitely worth the cost of admission.

 

[RSather528]

Have had one on the bottom of my 4Runner for the past 15 years. 12 years of that in Montana. No problems with corrosion. Only problem is the little latch is inconveniently located due to the shape of my oil pan and location of my front diff. I could probably throw another washer in there to turn it a bit but turns out i don't care that much. Definitely worth the cost of admission.

I’ll probably get one ordered up for both vehicles if corrosion hasn’t been a problem. Location was a concern for a second but realized it will be pretty protected for a 09 silverado.

 

[Geewhiz]

Didn't even know they existed but now I want one. My only concern would be if the valve malfunctioned and drained all the oil out. Evidently thats not an issue?

 

[LLRJ17]

Didn't even know they existed but now I want one. My only concern would be if the valve malfunctioned and drained all the oil out. Evidently thats not an issue?

They have a very secure locking tab.

I used previously on two vehicles but then changed to using an oil extractor top side as their filter elements were easily accessible.

New vehicle has its filter housing on the bottom so will install a Fumoto during first oil change.

The oil drains a bit slower also.

 

[tdhanses]

How do these hold up against salt corrosion? My state lays down salt and brine excessively.

If you look at the one I linked you’ll see it has a protective cap.