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gonzo 05-04-2015 06:54 PM

Attaching tube to Fumoto 108 (without nipple)
 
I was an idiot and ordered the 108 without the short nipple. Is there anyway to attach a tube to this? I lowered my car and can't fit a pan under it. I also don't have access to my jack at the moment. Trying to avoid having to pay a shop just to drain my oil...

This is what it looks like:

http://www.qwikvalve.com/images/P/F-108.JPG

cnk 05-04-2015 07:29 PM

Get some low profile ramps or some wood planks to drive up on.

gonzo 05-04-2015 09:12 PM

I don't have access to either for free. It'd be cheaper to convince a shop to change it for $10-15 :(

gonzo 05-04-2015 09:12 PM

I was hoping some kind of tube or accessory from lowe's would make this work without ramps or jacks

cnk 05-04-2015 09:34 PM

If you're going to pay a shop money, just buy some ramps. You can get Rhino ramps for $40 or if you need lower profile ramps, there are some available for $70-90. They will pay for themselves after a few oil changes and it's not like they are tied to your car so you can use them with all your future vehicles.

cycleboy 05-08-2015 12:14 PM

Is the outlet portion a single piece with the rest of the valve? In the photo, it almost looks like the outlet has a hex shape, as though you could stick a wrench in there to remove it and then maybe replace with the one that has the nipple?

If not, then drive it onto some 2X4's so you can fit a pan underneath.

I got the one with the nipple and I'm so happy with it especially now that mine's lowered and can't fit a pan underneath.

MR2 MK1 to FRS Newbie 05-10-2015 02:54 AM

The usually supplied 90 degree plastic nipple is no engineering marvel. It is made to go over the short nipple. Can you not find some/any plastic nipple to fit inside the drain portion of the Fumoto valve? It wouldn't take much, as the oil stream is not under much pressure when you open the valve. You planned on draining your oil without raising the car? Just reaching under the engine and letting the old oil flow....where? You mentioned no room for a drain pan. These Fumoto valves make a neat & clean job of an oil change, but you do need to have room to attach a hose to the valve and drain oil into a jug. Why dirty up a drain pan when you can do it neat & clean into a plastic jug such as your new oil came in. Good luck!


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