Fumoto valves. Good or bad? Yea or nay?:confused:

Definitely good. Worth every penny. Especially if you have a skid plate &/or do oil analysis.

Yea. :D

Yea....

Idahofox

Yes,

Make Sure You Get The One With The Hose Nipple............:)
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Yes..one of the best things that can be done. I will purchase before my next change.

Makes changing oil much less of a pida, that's for sure....Definete thumbs up :D

I just got mine.......will swap out at next oil change!!!! :grd:

I have one an love it to. Only thing is you give up the drain plug magnet. Buy an oil filter magnet which works better anyway. These are magnets built into a little blanket that sticks to the side of the oil filter.

Fumoto valves. Good or bad? Yea or nay?:confused:

Thanks to all the replys. I'll get one.

Is anyone running one of these with the 6.0 gasser? Site says the 6.0 needs adapter, but my drain is pretty close to the exhaust pipe - will it fit between and still have enough room to access the nipple?

Thanks to all the replys. I'll get one.

Boy, you're an easy sell...:lol: :lol:

I'll be getting mine b4 next oil change.

I have one on a B&S motor in my Toro mower, Ha !

Idahofox

Is anyone running one of these with the 6.0 gasser? Site says the 6.0 needs adapter, but my drain is pretty close to the exhaust pipe - will it fit between and still have enough room to access the nipple?

If you check the fumoto site and select under Chevy for the 6.0. There is a specific warning about fitment on 2500HD(among others) what that would mean for my 1500HD I dunno...

Here's the warning, but does anyone run one a a 6.0 that can say "use adapter / don't use adapter / it works / it doesn't"?

I just bought one after reading this post:ro), My bolt is stripped and I still have to figure out how to get it off. The impact didnt work:badidea:.

P.S. 10% discount code - YM4

I just bought one after reading this post:ro), My bolt is stripped and I still have to figure out how to get it off. The impact didnt work:badidea:.

P.S. 10% discount code - YM4

Can you use a drill and tap, to get it out?
Did you see the thread that WPATRUS posted?

I did read that, Mine apears to be at that 62lbs because I damn near broke my fingers trying to get it off. I will probably try some Heavy Duty Vice and a hammer next:lol:

I have one an love it to. Only thing is you give up the drain plug magnet. Buy an oil filter magnet which works better anyway. These are magnets built into a little blanket that sticks to the side of the oil filter.

Ok then something else to spend money on:)

Who has 'em ?????????????????

Do a search on filtermag. Look at the second thread in the list that comes up. There is a link in there to the item on Kennedy's site.

got my valve in the mail last night from gmdieseltech. played with it for about an hour :rolleyes: :p:

just a hair over 5K, wish i would have had this when i did my first change, gonna have to wait a while....

[quote=Jazman]I just bought one after reading this post:ro), My bolt is stripped and I still have to figure out how to get it off. The impact didnt work:badidea:. Get a 12 point socket that is slightly smaller than your drain plug and tap it on slowly with a hammer, I've done this before and it's worked every time.

Another point of view.....If you don't have a skid plate you will find that changing the oil is simple WITHOUT the fomoto valve. The drain plug is positioned so that the draining oil falls directly into your change pan and does not fall on any of the cross members of the frame. It's one of the easiest vehicles for oil changes for that reason. Even the oil filter is positioned just right so that the oil falls right into the pan without ending up on one of the cross-members. Because of the height of the fomoto there is a chance that it could be ripped off of the oil pan while off-roading and you loose the magnet which can be valuable in deciding whether there is an excess of iron particles in the oil. I would suggest that you do your first oil change without the fomoto and judge for yourself whether you need it.

I can tell from experience, changing oil with the fumoto valve/nipple is much easier and cleaner than having to pull the plug. I also put a rubber "vacuum hose" plug over the nipple to keep it clean. Works pretty well - doesn't get nicked when off-roading (I have skid plates), and if you're really anal, you can get a rubber tube to direct it into a collection bucket so the oil doesn't splash.

Because of the height of the fomoto there is a chance that it could be ripped off of the oil pan while off-roading...

Maybe if we LOWER the fomoto, then we won't rip it off.

... and you loose the magnet which can be valuable in deciding whether there is an excess of iron particles in the oil.

How many iron particles are an Excess?

I would suggest that you do your first oil change without the fomoto...

Where-as, GM does not deliver these vehicles With a fomoto, you WILL, There-fore, do your first oil change Without the fomoto.


How about if you just Want One ? :grd:

Idahofox

I put one w/ the nipple on mine the first oil change, can't wait to try it!

Since I have a 2wd I was a little worried about hitting something and losing oil but after looking at it installed I don't think it is an issue. If you do actually knock it off I think there will be considerable damage to the underside too, just my .02 though.

I don't have the rear skid plate, but do have the fumoto. Makes life real simple. Put the pan under under the valve, open the valve, remove the front skid plate, lube the fittings, come back remove the oil filter, replace the oil filter, put the skid plate back on, close the fumoto, fill the engine and less than 30mins you're good to go.

Real benefit is starting the drain takes seconds, you never drop the plug in the hot oil and it doesn't run down your arm as you're pulling the plug. Well worth it in my book.

Will be installing mine this weekend, after 5 oil changes with oil all over the place, this will be welcome change. Looks like this item will rank lower than some of the other mods due to its relative unuse. VR straps are still on the top of the list, used daily with no complaints. See post #27 for info.

Our normal everyday price is still less even with YM's 10% discount.

Greg

I am using FEMCO (compact version, have 4 x 4) and I am very happy with the product. Comes complete with drain hose and dust cup. Machined from solid brass, worth my money.

http://www.drainplug.com

Doesn't get much easier.... especially if the truck frame sits up high :lol:

Can one of you guys who has the valve with the nipple on the end like HOOT give me a length measurement from the oil pan to the end of the nipple? On my 6.0L the drain plug is very close to the exhaust pipe and I am not sure I'd be able to get a hose on the valve.

Also, just thought of something - can someone also give a measurement of the overall length of the valve with nipple - uninstalled? I might not be able to get the stinking vavle installed with the exhaust that close.

The only problem with the fumoto is its sheer size - and the chance to rip it of driving over rocks... The compact version of the femco is only 1/4 inch deep and has a brass cover over it. Draining the oil is little more time consuming than fumoto because the drain hose has to be screwed on to allow flow of oil.

Can one of you guys who has the valve with the nipple on the end like HOOT give me a length measurement from the oil pan to the end of the nipple? On my 6.0L the drain plug is very close to the exhaust pipe and I am not sure I'd be able to get a hose on the valve.

Also, just thought of something - can someone also give a measurement of the overall length of the valve with nipple - uninstalled? I might not be able to get the stinking vavle installed with the exhaust that close.


I hate to tell ya, but your screwed. I could not get one to work on my old 01 6.0 hd gasser. Exhaust pipe was to close!!:mad: Well , I think that I got it installed but it made matters worse with directed oil right at the pipe. Sucks I know. All the more reason to get a dmax:ro)

later

I have the Femco too and it works great and built really well.

I have had 2 (2 oil drain holes on pan) on my big truck's oil pan for about 8 years now with no problems and it works great.

And the comments about the Femco being a much smaller profile drain plug are true, it dosen't stick out any more then the regular drain plug.

Here's the website: http://www.nospillsystems.com/


DD

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Just another option

I got a Fumoto and it works great on the dmax. Clean oil changes for sure now!

I got a Fumoto and it works great on the dmax. Clean oil changes for sure now!


Also makes pulling samples a breeze!!!!!:cool:







Gary