I can no longer recommend Fumoto for the twins.
 

The ground clearance is just not adequate and the nipple is too long even on the standard model.

http://i.imgur.com/zU9qPVK.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/vbTZv1I.jpg

I knew it looked sketchy in reference to the skid plate when I installed it. I love the idea, but it just doesn't work here. Maybe a shorty, but I'd still be worried.

I do have to give them credit, it held up pretty good for the hit it took.

That isnt the short nipple valve is it?

Standard like many recommend and are running. I wouldn't even trust the shorty though. The skid plate doesn't offer a ton of clearance in the first place.

Just curious, what did you hit?

Thing is, your skid plate will flex as it scrapes over something. When that happens, your Fumoto is now at a lower point in reference to the skid plate and therefore no longer protected. This is why, even with a shorty valve, I wouldn't run one on these. Wish I could take that one back. I'm actually not sure if the oil pan is in tact since the valve won't even act as a simple plug at this point.

I'm not 100% sure to tell you the truth. I think it was a concrete retainer between some grass and rocks. Hard to explain but I would equate it to a mild speed bump. Nothing that sent off alarm bells in my head.

Thanks!~ Love this kind of info. I was on Ebay/Amazon thinking of just buying it. I slammed my head plenty last time I did my change. I'm sure this isnt common with many but lots of ground clearance issues where I live.

Like this ?

http://crescoconcrete.com/wp-content...king-Stop2.jpg

No, a divider to aid with retaining rocks in the parking lot. It's literally meant to be driven over. It wasn't even half the height of that.

This is why I never liked this option...I'll stick to my regular OEM bolt.

Granted, not many if any before you reported anything like this.. but this is exactly why i will stick to using a bolt.

I have the shorty but I sweat it for the same reason. Thanks for sharing.

the scrapes on the skid plate seem to indicate the hit was pretty hard...nonetheless, I run the fumoto drain on my car, and although robust, it won't be as tough as the oem bolt!

#loweredcarproblems lol

get no nipple one