Finger Touch oil drain valve thoughts?

[Grizzly]

I'm convinced, I ordered the Fumoto today from Geno's. My son also ordered one for his 04. 5.

 

[Regcabguy]

I've got the shallower Fumoto one that doesn't have the tube hanging down. It's really a great setup. My '98. 5 stock drainplug enabled me to get a controlled drain by loosening it a bit. For whatever reason, the 3rds don't drain until you completely loosen the plug. The deluge begins and it's tough for me to get a mid-stream sample for my Blackstone analysis. The Fumoto is just a ball valve for the oil pan.

 

[Bob4x4]

If your engine sits low,check the motor mounts. The 3rd gens are pretty soft and I have seen manysag

I slide my hand in between the pan and crossmember to gauge the severity of sag.



I also have the fumoto valve on my 2nd Gen,haven't got around to doing anything on the 3rd gen yet

 

[LRutigliano]

I bought one of these valves a couple of months ago from Geno's, but have not installed it yet.



Does anyone have a picture of the inside of the oil pan?



I am wondering if the Fumoto valve doesn't allow all of the oil to drain out of the pan.



Thanks,

Louis

 

[Bill Stockard]

I bought one of these valves a couple of months ago from Geno's, but have not installed it yet.



Does anyone have a picture of the inside of the oil pan?



I am wondering if the Fumoto valve doesn't allow all of the oil to drain out of the pan.



Thanks,

Louis

I remember some who were concerned about a complete drain when Geno's first started selling the Fumoto valve and there was mention on this probably about 10 years ago. Several members drilled 3/16" holes in the threaded portion of the valve, but I don't remember the details. A "Search" might turn up what they did.



Bill

 

[Yo Hoot]

I use the Fumuto. Love it. Never had an issue. Shuts off perfectly and instantly.

 

[EricBu12]

Had the valve on my 2001 for 10 years. . no problem. . new 2009 dodge, was the first thing I did to it. . got the new valve on it. . don't need any clamp or anything. . the little spring keeps the bar in place. . and the valve is sorta tight to turn so it won't turn by itself. .



The pic of the valve installed is on my 09. . the pic of the valve itself is the one I use... no clamp or anything. . never had a problem.

 

[rashwor]

I recently bought the upgraded plug from Genos. I looked hard at the two different easy drain plugs they sell. I just could not get past the thought of a problem, even though I have never heard of anyone having a problem with them.



Color me old fashioned! The only way to have fun changing your oil is to have it red hot running down you arm on to a wonderfully clean concrete shop floor that will take an extra 30 to 60 minutes to clean up!!!

 

[GordonBoling]

I have used them on a '79 Yamar tractor, '88 Jeep, '91 Mazda, 98 D250 4X4 TD, 2002 Honda Odysey and a 2010 D2500 4X4 TD. I don't think the sun would come up without them!

 

[J.McKenzie]

I use the Fumoto Standard 22mm on my 2001 5. 9 and I like it Except it leaves 1/3 to 1/2 qt in the pan, so I drain through the Valve then remove it to get the rest.
I am old enough that I have had to much hot oil run down to my elbow in 30 years as a fleet Mechanic.

 

[BigHornMan]

I also use a Fumoto on my truck. My first oil change was a mess, the second with the vale added was much easier. I use a rubber o-ring that slides over the valve opening and into the lever slot as insurance to keep the lever locked in place. It keeps the lever locked into the closed state.

 

[SSage]

I have them on both trucks, got the low profile one for the 2wd and the one with the hose barb for the 4wd. I prefer the low profile one, I've never felt the need to attach a hose. Either type hangs above the trans pans and cross members anyway. Had them for many years now, no issues, lots of miles.

 

[BIGNASTY]

That's a great idea. Can you snap and post picture sometime of how you did it?

I dont think the thought was that it could be OPENED accidentally but that it could be KNOCKED OFF THE BOTTOM OF THE PAN. I dont off road but would worry about ROAD GATORS or other road debris catching it. I just installed the heavy-duty plug with the thick head on it because of the OEM plug cracking and is it that big a deal to pull the plug and look at the crap thats on the magnet.

 

[RonD]

I guess they work just fine, most General Aviation small airplanes have the very same thing, they call them Quick Drains, in a Cummins I really don't see any advantage, there so easy to service the way the come

 

[Cummins12V98]

I use the drain plug from Geno's with the magnet and 9/16" nut on the bottom. I would be concerned that some jerk may open the valve.

My 98 12V drains most of the oil but the 11 leaves about 1/2" so I suck out as much as possible. I always let mine drain over night.

On the 4th gen trucks 12 quarts and you will be over full. I add 11 then adjust.