I'd like to install one on my Journey with the C-7 Cat diesel engine. My engine holds over 6 gallons of oil and it would be nice to be able to drain a little bit of oil and then shut off the drain because most drain pans are not that big. It'd give me time to dump the drain pan into a larger container for oil recycling then start again until the oil pan was completely drained.
I've heard the Fumoto Valve is very reliable and well made, but drains slowly. I'd hate to be under the MH all day draining the oil, but then that would be better than using the stock drain plug and getting covered in old oil up to the armpits!
Best Regards!
Jim01 said
03:53 PM Aug 8, 2007
When you drain the oil, it's kind of like draining your black water tank. The speed of the oil coming out of the drain plug helps flush some of the sediment out of the oil pan. This, and the fact that running the engine to suspend some of the sediment in the oil, is why you should have the oil warm before draining it.
If the oil drains slowly, it will not flush out this sediment, and in MHO, I want to get as much of the junk out of the pan that I can.
SKOOBDO said
08:23 PM Aug 8, 2007
Jim01 wrote:
When you drain the oil, it's kind of like draining your black water tank. The speed of the oil coming out of the drain plug helps flush some of the sediment out of the oil pan. This, and the fact that running the engine to suspend some of the sediment in the oil, is why you should have the oil warm before draining it.
If the oil drains slowly, it will not flush out this sediment, and in MHO, I want to get as much of the junk out of the pan that I can.
I would have to agree with Jim. I worked at a oil change place for 6 years and we would get vehicles in with the self installed pet**** type drain plugs, and they drain so slow and don't assist in removing debris. We removed them. Also, the best way to help clean out dirty engine oil is replace the plug after you drained it really good and add about 4 quarts of oil or more (depending on your engine) and pull the plug again. It will REALLY help in removing the sediment. There are other ways too, of course, but that method is pretty simple. I still have my oil changes done like that and you would be surprise at how much dirt comes out. Same as a black tank. Good Luck to ya! Allison
sfischer said
10:32 AM Aug 9, 2007
Paul, I've had the Fumoto valve installed on my truck since shortly after I purchased it. If the engine has been warmed up (as it should be) first, then the oil flows fine. I've never had any problems with the Fumoto. Seems well made. I draw oil samples for analysis when I change my oil and the valve really helps in the control of the flow for that purpose. I NEVER take my truck into ANY oil change place. I'd be afraid they wouldn't be able to figure out how to even open the Fumoto valve.
HighwayRanger said
08:24 PM Jan 21, 2008
I tried a Fumoto on our Honda Pilot, and it seeped oil out and made a mess underneath the pan. Just food for thought!
I'd like to install one on my Journey with the C-7 Cat diesel engine. My engine holds over 6 gallons of oil and it would be nice to be able to drain a little bit of oil and then shut off the drain because most drain pans are not that big. It'd give me time to dump the drain pan into a larger container for oil recycling then start again until the oil pan was completely drained.
I've heard the Fumoto Valve is very reliable and well made, but drains slowly. I'd hate to be under the MH all day draining the oil, but then that would be better than using the stock drain plug and getting covered in old oil up to the armpits!
Best Regards!
If the oil drains slowly, it will not flush out this sediment, and in MHO, I want to get as much of the junk out of the pan that I can.
I've had the Fumoto valve installed on my truck since shortly after I purchased it. If the engine has been warmed up (as it should be) first, then the oil flows fine. I've never had any problems with the Fumoto.
Seems well made. I draw oil samples for analysis when I change my oil and the valve really helps in the control of the flow for that purpose.
I NEVER take my truck into ANY oil change place. I'd be afraid they wouldn't be able to figure out how to even open the Fumoto valve.