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Question for you: on the Fumoto Valve website, they listed that the part number for the BRZ is F-105 and for the FRS is F-103. I thought the drain hole size is the same? I drive a BRZ so should i get the F-105?

thanks

Originally Posted by Draco-REX

I just installed a Fumoto Valve on my BRZ. I obviously haven't had a chance to use it, but I have used the valve on my other cars.

First off, the proper Fumoto valve is the 16mm version that the current Subaru Outback and '12+ Impreza uses. It comes in two versions, with or without a hose nipple. I recommend getting the one without.

I purchased the one with the nipple and the end of the nipple is flush with the skid plate. If I run over anything, I risk having the valve ripped out of the pan and running the engine dry. So at my next change I'll be switching back to the regular Fumoto that I've used on my other cars.

The Fumoto valves are great pieces. Unlike some other quick drain valves that just use a knurled plug within another plug, the Fumoto uses a true ball-valve. This gives two layers of sealing when closed. Additionally the lever for opening the valve is held in a positively locked position by an internal spring. An external spring clamp is available to add second layer of protection against vibration.

Using the valve is easy. You lift the lever out of it's seat and rotate it 90 degrees to open the valve. When done, just move the lever back and let it seat back into it's locked position.

I love the valve because it makes the draining process much faster and cleaner. When you pull out a drain plug your hand is momentarily in the way of the oil flow. And anyone who's changed a Subaru's oil will tell you that when you pull that plug, the oil comes out like a hose and even quick fingers will get splashed with oil. Using the valve, the smaller aperture slows the dpeed of the draining oil, and the level is on the side of the valve, letting you keep your hand out of the way and dry. And of course, no tools or loose drain plugs to deal with.

I highly recommend picking these up for your cars if you do your own changes. For the BRZ/FR-S get the F-108. There are valves for tons of vehicles available. But as this thread was started by a vendor, I won't post direct links.