S4 Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 I just received this email after requesting a code for legacygt.com: Dear !S4 We have considered the proposal you made in your email of Sept 19. It would give us great pleasure to supply "Engine Oil Drain Valve" to the Legacy GT website members. We are happy to set a special 10% discount. Please use YM4 as a discount code when ordering at online store. Best regards, YM International Company On-line Distributor of Fumoto Oil Drain Valve http://www.fumotovalve.com Enjoy your easier oil changes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Thanks brother !S4 <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKonBLACK Limited Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Which one should i get? nipple/non??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbacis Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Bummer, just bought one two weeks ago without a discount. Oh well. And I went with the nipple. The option to use tubing may prove useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scans007 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Sweet.....I'll order one up soon..... I'll get the nipple, I always get oil everywhere (Easy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb175 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 nice. i'm using the one i had for my WRX. i think there was only one for subaru's anyway. makes oil changes much easier and faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4 Posted September 26, 2005 Author Share Posted September 26, 2005 I wouldn't get the nipple unless you plan on using a hose with it, but it's up to you. If you're not planning on hooking up a hose, then there's really no reason at all. It really is a clean stream without the nipple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkl303 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Dang it where were you last week when I ordered mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoDork Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Quick question: will you need a crush washer with this?? ~Sucka-Duck~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedeck Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Quick question: will you need a crush washer with this?? Yes, but it will be most likely the LAST one that you will need. Thanks !S4 for the code...and your hard work/effort! Later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoDork Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Sweet...ordering now!...thanks !S4 ~Sucka-Duck~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4 Posted September 26, 2005 Author Share Posted September 26, 2005 Yes, but it will be most likely the LAST one that you will need. Thanks !S4 for the code...and your hard work/effort! Later! I didn't use a crush washer. It comes with a rubber washer and I've had absolutely no leaking at all. With the rubber washer, what's the chance of getting a leak? Did everyone else use a crush washer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scans007 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 With the rubber washer, what's the chance of getting a leak? Did everyone else use a crush washer? I used a crush washer, but never bought a new one for each change.....with a rubber one you shouldn't get any leaks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyKocess Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 I just ordered the regular one. Thanks !S4 for saving me a few bucks! Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-gorithm Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Just ordered 2, one for me and one for my bro's wrx. The product code is F105 but you can go through the vehicle selector to find out. Cheap shipping to Canada too... $6. Now where to buy some oil filters in bulk, then I would be all set... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Dang, I ordered one a while back and just installed it last week. I got the nipple and will use the tubing for "no spill" oil changes. I also used a new crush washer. No leaks and works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Update - ordered two, too! One for Winky, and one for the wifey's Rex. "Oil changes - for BOTH cars - in under the time it takes to drive out to the Quickie-Lube!" - Allen's new motto! Thanks again, brother !S4 <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringFellow Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Does the Fumoto valve for the Legacy leave any oil in the drain pan after using the valve? I would love to install one of these, but I am concerned that after draining the oil with this valve installed, it would leave some oil in the oil pan. I really don't want to have to "modify" the valve to ensure that all the oil is drained. Can anyone confirm wheter on not these valves leave oil in the pan after use? Thanks -S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 ^ According to their FAQ: Q.Does my Engine Oil Drain Valve protrude into the interior of the oil pan and prevent full drainage of my engine oil? A.No. The threaded oil drain plug hole is always reinforced to accept the threaded bolt of the drain plug. In most cases, the Engine Oil Drain Valve will not extend past this threaded portion of the drain hole and will allow the oil to be properly drained. Your Engine Oil Drain Valve will let you drain your engine oil while it is hot without burning your hands and it is much more effective than trying to pump the oil out from above. Love to hear some first-hand experiences from fellow Scooby owners, too, though! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringFellow Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 ^ According to their FAQ: Love to hear some first-hand experiences from fellow Scooby owners, too, though! Exactly, I want an unbiased opinion regarding complete (or not) oil drainage! -S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 +1 Add to this, too - on their website, they cite that the valve is OEM-accepted replacement for "6 Japanese manufacturers." Is Scooby/FHI among these? I couldn't find the reference list. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4 Posted September 26, 2005 Author Share Posted September 26, 2005 Exactly, I want an unbiased opinion regarding complete (or not) oil drainage! -S The only way that I can see that it would leave oil in the pan is if the original drain plug wouldn't let it out. That doesn't seem to be the case, so you should be fine. Question to those that used a crush washer: Did you use that instead of the included rubber washer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 "Question to those that used a crush washer: Did you use that instead of the included rubber washer?" I used the crush washer only, not the rubber washer. Since the crush washer was part of the design by Subaru, I felt I should use that and just be careful not to over-tighten the valve. If I was to replace a different drain plug that did not have a crush washer with the drain valve, I would use the included rubber washer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 The only way that I can see that it would leave oil in the pan is if the original drain plug wouldn't let it out. That doesn't seem to be the case, so you should be fine. Question to those that used a crush washer: Did you use that instead of the included rubber washer? Let's see if I can describe this correctly.... When looking at the inside of the oilpan, as if you had it off the car and were looking at the inside... The regular bolt-type plug might stick up from it's threaded bung. It really doesn't matter much... Because when you take it out, the inside of the threads are still at the bottom of the pan, and the oil completely drains. OK, now install the Fumoto valve... It is more of a threaded pipe arrangement from the inside... and one of two possiblities exist... The threaded section of the valve is as-long-as, or shorter-than the threads in the pan, and the valve does not protrude into the pan at all. This is as it should be, and may actually be. The other possibility is a little less ideal. If the threaded part of the fumoto valve is *longer* than the threaded bung in the pan (adjusting for the washer, etc...) the inside of the valve protrudes up into the pan. Think of it as if the drain in your sink or tub stuck up *above* the bottom. You'd never fully drain it. With engine oil, that isn't so good. If there are any metal filings, crud, sludge, or anything heavier than the liquid, it will settle to the bottom, and never be completely flushed... I think what people are asking is, how does the Fumoto valve fit from the inside... is it flush or lower, or does it stick up above th bottom of the pan... (and different pans might be affected, or not affected, depending on the depth of the threaded bung in the pan.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedeck Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Here's a link to follow, on scoobymods.com. I think you have to register...but again, it's another technical site...and I learned lots there as well. http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169&highlight=Fumoto+Valve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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