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Posted: **Thu May 11, 2006 3:15 pm**

Well, I thought an oil change couldn't be easier, but I was wrong. Not only that but no mess w/ the valve, just a straight line of oil going directly where it should be. I am definitely glad I bought this. Never have to buy a stupid crush washer again!

VERDICT: Money well spent. Why the @#$# didn't I get this sooner?

It also made getting the Blackstone Laboratories oil sample a breeze which I sent off today for an analysis of my oil.

Posted: **Thu May 11, 2006 3:17 pm**

As for pics...you seen one, you seen them all. Here some pics from scoobymods which looks just like mine:

Pic in action:

Pic of fumoto valve in packaging (mine was shipped w/o packaging but I don't care)

Posted: **Thu May 11, 2006 3:25 pm**

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Posted: **Thu May 11, 2006 3:30 pm**

Pic of peaty's XT(same year, model as mine):

Posted: **Thu May 11, 2006 3:31 pm**

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FIXED FOR YA!

Posted: **Thu May 11, 2006 3:40 pm**

I need to pick one of these up. might get a couple, what with Father's Day coming up next month. the old man'll love this thing.

Posted: **Thu May 11, 2006 5:15 pm**

The thing is one of the best things I have spent money on...they are only around $25. One time install and you are set.

Posted: **Sun Nov 05, 2006 9:48 pm**

I just ordered my Fumoto valve today. Hopefully, today's oil change will be the last time I have to deal with the mess.

--Alan

Posted: **Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:12 pm**

WRXWagon2112 wrote:I just ordered my Fumoto valve today. Hopefully, today's oil change will be the last time I have to deal with the mess.

--Alan

Congrats!

Posted: **Mon Nov 06, 2006 12:10 pm**

I ordered mine a while ago. Right after my first oil change. So I haven't had a chance to install it yet lest I have to change my oil again.

Posted: **Mon Nov 06, 2006 12:36 pm**

Libra Monkee wrote:I ordered mine a while ago. Right after my first oil change. So I haven't had a chance to install it yet lest I have to change my oil again.

Do it! It only takes a couple seconds to do.

Posted: **Mon Apr 16, 2007 11:05 am**

I finally got around to installing my Fumoto valve on Friday. Hopefully that'll be my last messy oil change. [crosses fingers]

--Alan

Posted: **Mon Apr 16, 2007 2:01 pm**

I just put mine on about a month or so ago. I'm thinking I should've gotten the one with the nipple so I could connect the hose to it. Ah well, we'll see.

Posted: **Mon Apr 16, 2007 7:43 pm**

WRXWagon2112 wrote:I finally got around to installing my Fumoto valve on Friday. Hopefully that'll be my last messy oil change. [crosses fingers]

--Alan

It's about time! Welcome to the world of fast and easy oil changes!

Libra Monkee wrote:I just put mine on about a month or so ago. I'm thinking I should've gotten the one with the nipple so I could connect the hose to it. Ah well, we'll see.

You don't need the nipple, Chuck.

Posted: **Mon Apr 16, 2007 7:45 pm**

im still wary of these. ive heard of some problems occurring because of them. maybe im just paranoid. who knows. its the "drain your oil at the touch of a finger" tagline.

Posted: **Mon Apr 16, 2007 7:48 pm**

Cereb Daithi wrote:im still wary of these. ive heard of some problems occurring because of them. maybe im just paranoid. who knows. its the "drain your oil at the touch of a finger" tagline.

You are just paranoid! Don't you have an "undertray"?

Posted: **Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:31 pm**

I have the one with the nipple, and it is pretty nice and easy.

Posted: **Thu Apr 19, 2007 8:45 pm**

So has anyone else noticed any leakage when you first install the valve? I've had to tighten it twice now. Maybe I'm just paranoid about over-tightening (since the instructions say "DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN").

--Alan

Posted: **Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:05 am**

I havent had any issues. I've had it for about 7,000 miles with no leakage. I also used the subaru crush washer and not the one that came with it.

Posted: **Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:44 am**

WRXWagon2112 wrote:So has anyone else noticed any leakage when you first install the valve? I've had to tighten it twice now. Maybe I'm just paranoid about over-tightening (since the instructions say "DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN").

--Alan

Only oil leak has been from 2 faulty subaru OEM oil filters

Posted: **Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:55 am**

arise from the dead!

thinking about getting one of these after changing my oil and seeing just how tightly Don Beyer Subaru torqued down the drain plug and that they didn't replace the crush washer.

I found some good info on the fumoto valve at http://www.ScoobyMods.com:

Peaty wrote:OK I was changing the oil on our Legacy Outback today and wanted to put the notch in the oil drain valve to make sure I got all the oil out. I drained all the oil w/ the drain plug till it stopped dripping (for the most part, I think it will drip forever) closed the lever marked the low part of the valve and then removed the plug to make the notch. I have to say not an awful lot came out after I took the plug out. I'd say what 10 - 15cc is all. Not a big deal but still it's very easy to notch the plug w/ a small rat tail file like I did. It's brass so it dosen't take long. Besides it's best to get all the dirty oil out that is possible. To determine where to put the notch first screw in the valve and tighten it to where you normally would for use. Then mark the lowest spot with a scribe or something. Take it out and notch it down about 3 or 4 threads. Since there are filings all over the place I washed the valve with soap and water. I opened it and washed it out well then dried it off.

edit:

Fumoto.com wrote:For users under extreme conditions:
If you are using the Engine Oil Drain Valve... under extreme environment... it is recommended that a hose clip... be used for extra safety and security. The hose clip, which can be purchased at any hardware stores, will firmly keep the lever in the locked position at all times.
F Series: 5/8" Clip

Posted: **Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:20 am**

I guess I could revisit this idea... It's always been one of those mods that seems to make sense, but I've never really dedicated any effort or money towards it.

Posted: **Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:49 am**

Yes. Get it and make the notch. Makes life much easier and oil changes almost idiot proof. Had one on my '04 and got another for my '08.

Posted: **Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:20 pm**

I've had one of these on my Saaburu for almost 3 years now. No problems whatsoever. Used the supplied soft washer and followed the directions for tightening. No leakage in 25K+ miles.

Posted: **Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:03 pm**

nipple or no? I have a Rally Armor skid plate installed with spacers for my headers, do I have room for the nipple? seems like it would make changing oil even easier/cleaner.

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