Fumoto valve worth it? - Page 2

Tom24GR · 01-28-2021, 06:32 PM

It honestly is one of the best things I have done. I put them not only on my 2016 WRX but also a 2015 Legacy and 2019 Impreza and I have had no problems with leaks.

Just make sure you find a suitable piece of tubing. I purchased the SX models because it allows you to rotate the valve to an angle that will make changing oil easier. It works like a banjo bolt.

Additionally the sx models come with the blue clip to help ensure that it will not open if hit by debris. But the way new Subaru's are designed their is either a metal or plastic plates that shield the drain plug from debris.

Oil changes with no more messes.

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Jubbsta · 02-14-2021, 06:26 PM

I work at a Subaru dealer as a tech, I hate it when I have to deal with these things. They're slow to drain and over rated in my opinion. Personally I'd just stick with the OE drain plug and get your hand on a bag of the crush washers.

murrdogg24 · 02-14-2021, 06:27 PM

wow nice post noob, you joined just to post this??

I'm sure the majority of people that have these do their own oil changes...so your opinion means zilch ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jubbsta

I work at a Subaru dealer as a tech, I hate it when I have to deal with these things. They're slow to drain and over rated in my opinion. Personally I'd just stick with the OE drain plug and get your hand on a bag of the crush washers.

Jubbsta · 02-14-2021, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murrdogg24

wow nice post noob, you joined just to post this??

I'm sure the majority of people that have these do their own oil changes...so your opinion means zilch ...

No I didn't join just to post this, and my response has nothing to do with whether or not people know righty-tighty lefty-loosey, he asked for an opinion, he got one

meebs · 02-15-2021, 07:54 PM

I've had them on three cars now. When you're doing it at home, changing it hot, the extra maybe... one minute that it takes to drain it versus the oil everywhere plug is worth it to me. And if you're really worried about that tiny bit at the bottom, you can take your floor jack and lift the opposite side to tilt a little more out, but it's not a big deal if your OCI's are "on time".

car_freak85 · 02-16-2021, 04:57 PM

Can we get this thread locked already???

This is a circular discussion. If you think the Fumoto valve is neat, install one, it won't hurt anything. But it's also an added expense that doesn't improve lap times or reliability, many folks find them unnecessary.

SuBBIEBrad82 · 02-17-2021, 06:20 PM

Im in the tug boating industry by trade and we use them on all of our generators for our small tugs. I think they are pretty safe

vanman23 · 02-25-2021, 10:55 AM

I have them in most of our cars. I have never had a problem with them for 8-9 years now. I love them, but your hands/gloves still get oil all over them when you change the filter. I wish there was a tool that will punch a hole into the oil filter to drain it. On a lift, you could probably do it with a screwdriver.

Foxtrot214 · 02-25-2021, 12:44 PM

I have the valve on my '18 STi and love it. I use the plastic clip to ensure no leaks from the valve itself. The gasket hasn't leaked yet, but if it ever does just replace it. Worth it for not making a mess of oil all over yourself.

Cinic · 02-25-2021, 03:41 PM

I have a '15 and installed the Fumoto valve w/ short nipple on the first change. My favorite benefit is that I can pop the little adaptor and hose onto the nipple and drain directly into the container that I'll be taking to the oil recycling place. Never have to pour out of or clean a drain pan. I usually use old liquid chlorine bottles and I can also stop when one is full and transfer to the next one.

I also bought the retainer clip but it dried out and fell off after about a year. After seeing how the mechanism worked, I never worried about replacing it. If I were worried I'd safety wire it.

Vancouver98STi · 02-25-2021, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinic

My favorite benefit is that I can pop the little adaptor and hose onto the nipple and drain directly into the container that I'll be taking to the oil recycling place. Never have to pour out of or clean a drain pan.

That's seems great... but how do you then deal with the following?

Quote:

Originally Posted by vanman23

I love them, but your hands/gloves still get oil all over them when you change the filter.

Cinic · 02-28-2021, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vancouver98STi

That's seems great... but how do you then deal with the following?

The FA engine has the filter up top upside down. At worst it's a rag to clean where the gasket seats.

I'd have a different opinion if I had a car w/ the filter underneath.

sdigitty · 03-05-2021, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yogrowma

Is Fumoto valve worth it for 2015 WRX, if so, any preferred models? Biggest concern is the thing leaking unintentionally

I've had my valve in for a couple years now.
No issues at all.
It's nice being able to change oil without any tools.
I'm surprised to see all the hate on this thread. I'm very happy with the purchase so far.

JTNKTZ · 03-17-2021, 05:23 PM

Anyone that says that it isn't worth it because the drain plug works just fine has never actually used one. Best 30 dollars I have ever spent.

Vancouver98STi · 03-21-2021, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdigitty

I'm surprised to see all the hate on this thread.

"Hate"? In a thread about an oil drain valve?

And no, my finger's not doing that as a result of being burned by hot crankcase oil.

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flukey · 03-30-2021, 10:09 AM

I started using the Fumoto ~ 20 yrs ago. 3 cars and never an issue. What brought me to the fumoto was worn out aluminum threads on a BMW pan. I do 4k oil changes and keep my cars well over 100k. Do the math. That's 25 times of torque on the plug. The plug threads don't wear out, the pan threads go first.

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01-28-2021, 06:32 PM	#26
Tom24GR Scooby Newbie Member#: 522010 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Bronx, New York, USA Vehicle: 2016 WRX 2.0 (MT) White	It honestly is one of the best things I have done. I put them not only on my 2016 WRX but also a 2015 Legacy and 2019 Impreza and I have had no problems with leaks. Just make sure you find a suitable piece of tubing. I purchased the SX models because it allows you to rotate the valve to an angle that will make changing oil easier. It works like a banjo bolt. Additionally the sx models come with the blue clip to help ensure that it will not open if hit by debris. But the way new Subaru's are designed their is either a metal or plastic plates that shield the drain plug from debris. Oil changes with no more messes. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

02-14-2021, 06:26 PM	#27
Jubbsta Scooby Newbie Member#: 522384 Join Date: Feb 2021	I work at a Subaru dealer as a tech, I hate it when I have to deal with these things. They're slow to drain and over rated in my opinion. Personally I'd just stick with the OE drain plug and get your hand on a bag of the crush washers.

02-15-2021, 07:54 PM	#30
meebs Scooby Specialist Member#: 3251 Join Date: Dec 2000 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Buckley, WA Vehicle: 2009 WRX Hatch DGM	I've had them on three cars now. When you're doing it at home, changing it hot, the extra maybe... one minute that it takes to drain it versus the oil everywhere plug is worth it to me. And if you're really worried about that tiny bit at the bottom, you can take your floor jack and lift the opposite side to tilt a little more out, but it's not a big deal if your OCI's are "on time".

02-16-2021, 04:57 PM	#31
car_freak85 Scooby Specialist Member#: 13530 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Cascadia Vehicle: EA63 , EA81T, EJ20G, EJ205	Can we get this thread locked already??? This is a circular discussion. If you think the Fumoto valve is neat, install one, it won't hurt anything. But it's also an added expense that doesn't improve lap times or reliability, many folks find them unnecessary.

02-17-2021, 06:20 PM	#32
SuBBIEBrad82 Scooby Newbie Member#: 522452 Join Date: Feb 2021 Chapter/Region: South East Location: North Fl Vehicle: 2016 WRX Prem Blue	Im in the tug boating industry by trade and we use them on all of our generators for our small tugs. I think they are pretty safe

02-25-2021, 10:55 AM	#33
vanman23 Scooby Newbie Member#: 519102 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Jenks, OK Vehicle: 2005 OBXT	I have them in most of our cars. I have never had a problem with them for 8-9 years now. I love them, but your hands/gloves still get oil all over them when you change the filter. I wish there was a tool that will punch a hole into the oil filter to drain it. On a lift, you could probably do it with a screwdriver.

02-25-2021, 12:44 PM	#34
Foxtrot214 Scooby Newbie Member#: 509377 Join Date: Dec 2019 Chapter/Region: TXIC Vehicle: 2018 STi WRB	I have the valve on my '18 STi and love it. I use the plastic clip to ensure no leaks from the valve itself. The gasket hasn't leaked yet, but if it ever does just replace it. Worth it for not making a mess of oil all over yourself.

02-25-2021, 03:41 PM	#35
Cinic Scooby Newbie Member#: 349945 Join Date: Mar 2013 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Tempe, AZ Vehicle: 2015 WRX GBP	I have a '15 and installed the Fumoto valve w/ short nipple on the first change. My favorite benefit is that I can pop the little adaptor and hose onto the nipple and drain directly into the container that I'll be taking to the oil recycling place. Never have to pour out of or clean a drain pan. I usually use old liquid chlorine bottles and I can also stop when one is full and transfer to the next one. I also bought the retainer clip but it dried out and fell off after about a year. After seeing how the mechanism worked, I never worried about replacing it. If I were worried I'd safety wire it.

03-17-2021, 05:23 PM	#39
JTNKTZ Scooby Newbie Member#: 514620 Join Date: May 2020 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 2006 WRX Wagon Crystal Grey Metallic	Anyone that says that it isn't worth it because the drain plug works just fine has never actually used one. Best 30 dollars I have ever spent.

03-30-2021, 10:09 AM	#41
flukey Scooby Newbie Member#: 182961 Join Date: Jun 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: south, New jersey Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Limited White	I started using the Fumoto ~ 20 yrs ago. 3 cars and never an issue. What brought me to the fumoto was worn out aluminum threads on a BMW pan. I do 4k oil changes and keep my cars well over 100k. Do the math. That's 25 times of torque on the plug. The plug threads don't wear out, the pan threads go first.