Oil drain valve

I like mine. Only downside is it drains a little slower. I have had mine for about 152k miles and it still works and functions like day one. I went with the Fumoto one.

This is my fourth truck that I have had a Fumoto valve on. It makes oil changes much easier. Like the previous post said they are just a little slower to drain.

I have a Fumoto an love it, but I would be a little less prone to use if I did any serious offroading though....

Do you ever worry it could get ripped out, did you get the 90° one or the straight valve?

I've put fumoto drain valves on other make/models over the years. These were applications where the drain plug was a pain to get at or messy. I used fumotos with hose barbs for those applications so I could shove a piece of tubing on it and route it into my drain pan so it was more mess free.

I was going to get one before I even took delivery of the truck as it seemed like a good idea. But after I did my first oil change and saw how easy the OEM plug was to get to, I never pursued it any further. But that's me.

I have a Fumoto on mine. LOTS of threads on the forums from other people who do as well. Necessary? no. Convient? Absolutely!

Lobo1625 said:

I have a Fumoto on mine. LOTS of threads on the forums from other people who do as well. Necessary? no. Convient? Absolutely!

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I was looking at one of the valves when I originally was ordering a Ranger, because their skid plates covered part of the drain plug . Then when I looked into the Frontier, I assumed I would have the same issue...not. I like the valve, just wanted to spend the funds on other priorities. I also just got used to not having it there now. Maybe in the future when I finally get my ride pretty much set up

I think these are cool

but I have this neodymium magnet drain plug

Valvomax is the most similar to THE Fram model. I may get one of these. Thanks, kennyratt

kennyratt said:

Does anyone know about oil drain valves, they could recommend. I just discovered a Fumoto valve.. Long ago , Fram had a very nice valve. Any and all suggestions appreciated. Kennyratt

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I have the Fumoto 90 degree model, was concerned about the height of the straight model vis a vis hitting the skid plate or getting bashed. Very very happy I went with the 90, as my skid plate took a pretty nice bash right in the drain access hole area, no damage at all to the Fumoto, hammered out the aluminium skid with a large hammer, all good. Without at least an engine skid plate, a full one, not the tin toy that Nissan provides, I wouldn't recommend this route. Too easy to damage, unless you never offroad.
BTW draining the oil takes about twice as long as without it, but if you set your catch pan, open the valve, then set about getting the old filter off and the new filter o-ring oiled then clean the mounting pad properly and install the new filter, by the time you are done, you should be just about ready to close the valve and refill.

I don't get it.
What is the point of a drain valve when you have excellent access to a drain plug? Does the valve save you work, like you don't have to unscrew the plug 4 full turns... oh wait, 5 full turns?

RamTest said:

I don't get it.
What is the point of a drain valve when you have excellent access to a drain plug? Does the valve save you work, like you don't have to unscrew the plug 4 full turns... oh wait, 5 full turns?

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I find it is much faster, easier and cleaner to change the oil when using the valve. Oil only ever comes out the hole end and one it's installed, since you never have to remove it. Less opportunity for leaking since you no longer have to change crush washers (for those that do) or seal the threads. For $20, it's a nice feature. Is it necessary, obviously not. It does make an oil change very simple though.

RamTest said:

I don't get it.
What is the point of a drain valve when you have excellent access to a drain plug? Does the valve save you work, like you don't have to unscrew the plug 4 full turns... oh wait, 5 full turns?

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With Aftermarket skid plates you really don't have great access. I have hefty Fabworks skid plates and the Fumoto valve with nipple. There is only a 3" hole under the drain plug. With the valve I just cut a short section of vinyl tubing, slip it on the nipple, reach in, flip the lever and it drains right in to the drain pan. not a drop of oil anywhere.
OEM skids or no skids, sure, the plug is 100% accessible.

See this post on my build thread for pictures.

Lobo. Where did you find it for 20 $, All I see is 45.00. Can you post a link? Thanks, kennyratt

kennyratt said:

Lobo. Where did you find it for 20 $, All I see is 45.00. Can you post a link? Thanks, kennyratt

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This is the one I bought. Not exactly $20, but in the ~$20 range.

Lobo1625 said:

This is the one I bought. Not exactly $20, but in the ~$20 range.

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Thank you

these drain valves seem to me to introduce a new point of failure into a system where i do not want failures.

RamTest said:

I don't get it.
What is the point of a drain valve when you have excellent access to a drain plug? Does the valve save you work, like you don't have to unscrew the plug 4 full turns... oh wait, 5 full turns?

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The other Sean said:

With Aftermarket skid plates you really don't have great access. I have hefty Fabworks skid plates and the Fumoto valve with nipple. There is only a 3" hole under the drain plug. With the valve I just cut a short section of vinyl tubing, slip it on the nipple, reach in, flip the lever and it drains right in to the drain pan. not a drop of oil anywhere.
OEM skids or no skids, sure, the plug is 100% accessible.

See this post on my build thread for pictures.

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Same for me, having to work around the HeftyFab skids.