rkl303 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I did an oil change today and man do I love the fumoto valve. Before I would have to bust out the oil eaters and start scrubbing everywhere after I finished , today I did not see one bit of oil on the floor. I have 1 question though. I am at 20k miles and I noticed that there are still some metal shavings in the drain pan. Is this normal? I figured at 3k or 5k or an earlier mileage to see some shavings but this engine is still putting out some metal shavings. I also saw a little bit more at 15k. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_T Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 How messy was getting off the oil filter? Did you puncture it first to drain it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 If you keep the oil filter vertical, you won't have any mess.... Just make sure you have the drain pan under it when you first unscrew it as the oil gally will drain when you break the seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Try putting a magnet by your Fumoto valve;) I only tighten the filter by hand but damn.....every time I try to take it off I have to wrench it:( No other car I have owned is so hard to remove the filter! Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon05GT Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I was gonna get the fumoto valve, but haven't gotten around to it yet. I just changed mine and didn't have a problem with the filter being too tight. As for not having a mess if you hold it verticle, not true in my case. I had the damn oil all over my hand, and running down my arm. Next time I will puncture it first and drain it before I remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomshnka Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Had the fumoto on since the first oil change and love it. I've now got one on every car we own. I haven't had any problems with oil spillage from the filter. I'm usually very very careful while unscrewing it, keeping it perfectly vertical and setting in my drain pan though. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 What would you use to puncture it. I am doing my change tomorrow or Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 As for not having a mess if you hold it verticle, not true in my case. I had the damn oil all over my hand, and running down my arm. Next time I will puncture it first and drain it before I remove it. Break the seal (with a drain pan underneath)... let the oil gallies drain, and then screw it off the rest of the way...... = no mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Oh... and Back on topic.... I love my Fumoto! Huge improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Yes I love my Fumoto valve! I used it through 2 of 3 oil changed on my car and it makes it sooo easy. Especially if you accidentally overfill the motor with oil. Does anyone ever remove the fumoto valve to let the remaining oil and sediment at the bottom of the pan drain out? Mccorry is right about the no mess filter removal. Unscrew it a bit and let the excess oil drain out. Once it's done you can remove it mess free, but keep it vertical because it's still filled with oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Where is the cheapest place to buy one? Do they come with the plastic tube hose to drain or do you not use that? Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I have a nipple version and I use a 1/2" hose to the drain pan. They do not come with a hose, however. You'll get the valve and a fiber gasket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I had the gasket that came with it leak slightly (very slighty) and replaced it with a crush washer. No problems at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fweasel Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 For anyone asking themselves, "Self, what the f@#k is a fumoto valve?" This is what I know now: http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169&highlight=Fumoto+Valve ignore him, he'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enthusiast Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 For anyone asking themselves, "Self, what the f@#k is a fumoto valve?" This is what I know now: http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169&highlight=Fumoto+Valve Thanks was just about to search. My mod list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbacis Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Another way to remove the filter without mess is to put a cup over it and unscrew it with the cup. I read about it here and did it last weekend on my Vue using a red plastic "keg" cup. Worked perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Ohh that is a great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkl303 Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 The interior diameter of the tubing if you are using the fumoto valve with the nipple should be 3/8." I just used some vynil tubing from the HomeDepot. Its cheap as it costed $3 for 6 ft of it although you really only need about 5" of the stuff. Last time I checked Lowes sells it by the foot if you want to save a few $. Before I had the the fumoto valve installed, the underside belly cover would screw up everything because the oil would hit the pan first and then go everywhere, now with the valve I can direct the oil so it doesnt hit the cover. As for the oil filter issue I did the break the seal method. Surprisingly I haven't had to use a wrench to remove the oil filter...although it is freakin hot whenver I grip to loosen. Also can anyone comment on if they still see metal shavings? Its a little worrysome to see shavings at 20k when I didn't see any shavings in my audi's and honda's oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 How much metal are we talking about? Is it magnetic (steel vs. aluminum)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocs822 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Be careful with puncturing first. What if you then can't unscrew the filter with the hole in it. Then you're screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOXRPWR Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Bought one today for $23 bucks shipped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fweasel Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Bought one today for $23 bucks shipped! Where from? Think I might try one out as well. ignore him, he'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypeRx Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 does our car work okay with the nipple fitting, or does it protrude too low?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Works fine;) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOXRPWR Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Where from? Think I might try one out as well. http://www.fumotovalve.com/merchant.cfm?pid=206&step=4 When you check out use discount code YM4. It should give you 10% off, so that's basically free shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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