Fumoto drain valve
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Fumoto drain valve
Installed on my C6:
The Fumoto engine oil drain valve is above the bottom of the oil filter, and is also tucked behind the front suspension crossmember and engine support. I am completely unconcerned about it getting hit during operation.
The Fumoto engine oil drain valve is above the bottom of the oil filter, and is also tucked behind the front suspension crossmember and engine support. I am completely unconcerned about it getting hit during operation.
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From: Montreal Qc
Originally Posted by clevitekid
Installed on my C6:
The Fumoto engine oil drain valve is above the bottom of the oil filter, and is also tucked behind the front suspension crossmember and engine support. I am completely unconcerned about it getting hit during operation.
The Fumoto engine oil drain valve is above the bottom of the oil filter, and is also tucked behind the front suspension crossmember and engine support. I am completely unconcerned about it getting hit during operation.
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I have had Fumoto valves on two other vehicles for about 5 years each, with no problems. Lots of my colleagues with Chevy and GMC diesel pickup trucks and Suburbans also have them with no problem. The lever is spring loaded into a notch in the closed position, and takes a very definite effort to get it open. Like I said, I am not concerned.
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Fumoto engine oil drain valve
I was wondering why you chose the "N" style valve with the extra nipple instead of the standard style. I do think the 'N" style is better in some cases, because you can attach a hose, and go right into the drain pan. But Fumoto does not recommend this type for low clearence cars like the Vette.
Don't get me wrong, I think you will never have a problem at all. In fact I think anyone would have more problems with the oil filter being hit and it leaking than the drain plug. I think the chances of either happening are slim to none.
Do you remember the PN you bought and if it would work on the Z06.
Don't get me wrong, I think you will never have a problem at all. In fact I think anyone would have more problems with the oil filter being hit and it leaking than the drain plug. I think the chances of either happening are slim to none.
Do you remember the PN you bought and if it would work on the Z06.
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Originally Posted by Z06 Forever
I was wondering why you chose the "N" style valve with the extra nipple instead of the standard style.
Originally Posted by Z06 Forever
Do you remember the PN you bought and if it would work on the Z06.
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From: Acton MA
Originally Posted by VET4LES
The engine is so close to the road that it wouldn't take much for something hit this valve. IMO it just isn't worth the gamble. The drain plug takes seconds to remove.
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From: Montreal Qc
Originally Posted by DarthStimpy
as you can see from the picture it doesn't hang lower than the filter, so if you're scraping that low and hard, you'll smash your oil pan, suspension and rip the oil filter off too. And you'll have bigger problems to worry about.
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Originally Posted by Miaugi
I'd be more concerned with road debris, chunks of truck tires, rocks, pieces of wood, etc.
You should take your pick-up truck when you drive in those conditions ! ! !
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There are TONS of guys on bobistheoilguy.com running Fumoto drain valves on all kinds of different vehicles and I have yet to hear of a single one of them who has hit anythng and had it pop open. These things are built to withstand a lot of abuse, I know there are even a few guys on that board with Fumoto valves on trucks that go offroading!
Melting Slicks
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I've used these on some offroad vehicles and they never opened on me or anyone I knew and they make oil changes very clean and simple.
They do have other issues though, like the oil drains really slow and it won't allow the last half quart or so in the bottom of the pan to drain out. So any crap settled on the bottom of the pan stays there.
They do have other issues though, like the oil drains really slow and it won't allow the last half quart or so in the bottom of the pan to drain out. So any crap settled on the bottom of the pan stays there.
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From: Bergen County, NJ Sarasota, FL
Originally Posted by Z06 Forever
I was wondering why you chose the "N" style valve with the extra nipple instead of the standard style. I do think the 'N" style is better in some cases, because you can attach a hose, and go right into the drain pan.
I use a hose to drain oil directly into a jug for disposal.
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Not sure what the advantage of this product is. I change my oil once per year like most vette owners, how much time can it save? I can get my oil drain plug out in 30 seconds.
Am I missing something? What is the advantage besides time?
Am I missing something? What is the advantage besides time?
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From: San Clemente CA
Originally Posted by shurite44
Not sure what the advantage of this product is. I change my oil once per year like most vette owners, how much time can it save? I can get my oil drain plug out in 30 seconds.
Am I missing something? What is the advantage besides time?
Am I missing something? What is the advantage besides time?
Twice a year for me but same question.
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Originally Posted by shurite44
Not sure what the advantage of this product is. I change my oil once per year like most vette owners, how much time can it save? I can get my oil drain plug out in 30 seconds.
Am I missing something? What is the advantage besides time?
Am I missing something? What is the advantage besides time?
Plus for anyone that gets their oil analyzed, these types of drain valves make sample collecting much easier. It also allows you to just drain out a little bit of oil to take a sample, without draining the entire sump.
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From: Livingston Texas
Originally Posted by Patman
Probably the biggest advantage is less mess! Anyone who changes their own oil has dropped the drain plug in the oil pan at least once, and fishing it out is never fun. Even if the drain plug is magnetic you still gotta dip your wrench into the pan to fish it out and you'll still get messy.
Plus for anyone that gets their oil analyzed, these types of drain valves make sample collecting much easier. It also allows you to just drain out a little bit of oil to take a sample, without draining the entire sump.
Plus for anyone that gets their oil analyzed, these types of drain valves make sample collecting much easier. It also allows you to just drain out a little bit of oil to take a sample, without draining the entire sump.
If I spent more time on the track with my car the ability to take oil samples does sound like a definite advantage though. However I have learned to trust the GM oil life monitoring system, especially since mine rarely gets below 50% before being up on time.
