Easiest oil change

[reeves]

Originally Posted by OICU812

I know what you're saying but honestly I looked at this from every angle on our car and where it sits and I think the odds are VERY high for it to get damaged in any way. We"re talking a height reach difference of a quarter inch at best.

Yea if you run across a situation where you're putting the Fumoto valve at risk of being broken off or damaged, then you've got way bigger problems than oil leaking from your car. Trust me, I drive my car off-road all the time (involuntarily, of course) and I've hit some pretty rough terrain... My Fumoto was the last thing at risk of getting damaged.

[mrlewistan]

Originally Posted by suaveflooder

You sir, have inspired me to try out the quik valve. I have about 3k more miles until the next oil change but will install then! I can't wait!

ive know about the valve for a while but i just ordered mine today because the first oil change that isnt free is coming up. i went with the no nip drain and also added the 1 dollar clip. my car isnt going to be lowered so im not stressing the risks all that much

[mrlewistan]

Originally Posted by reeves

Yea if you run across a situation where you're putting the Fumoto valve at risk of being broken off or damaged, then you've got way bigger problems than oil leaking from your car. Trust me, I drive my car off-road all the time (involuntarily, of course) and I've hit some pretty rough terrain... My Fumoto was the last thing at risk of getting damaged.

was your fumoto okay?

[DJCarbine]

Originally Posted by bdbx18

Yeah I used to do the topside dipstick method with my Bimmers which I'm told it is SOP. So when I had a longer commute and got a Civic Hybrid, I carried it over to that car which now has a roughly 5 inch piece of tubing left in the oil pan. Some cars have a kink or an edge or something that would make it a bit difficult to pull the entire tube straight out. Much gentle cajoling and massaging transitioned to full out anger after about an hour thereby a full power yank which left a piece lodged in there. Dipstick still works so it must have fallen into the pan.

Removing the dipstick tube on the FRS/BRZ takes 10 seconds, then you can insert a much larger diameter tube than you can with trying to snake down the dipstick tube.

The added benefit is that you know you are at the bottom of the oil pan with your tube (hopefully grabbing any heavy debris in the process, if there is any) and you can also extract the oil a LOT faster due to the larger tube

My e36 never saw the drain bolt removed lol

[suaveflooder]

Originally Posted by mrlewistan

ive know about the valve for a while but i just ordered mine today because the first oil change that isnt free is coming up. i went with the no nip drain and also added the 1 dollar clip. my car isnt going to be lowered so im not stressing the risks all that much

Ordered mine today as well. It'll still be a bit before I get to put it on, but I went with the short nipple one and also ordered the clip.

[Andrew025]

Originally Posted by suaveflooder

Ordered mine today as well. It'll still be a bit before I get to put it on, but I went with the short nipple one and also ordered the clip.

I honestly wouldn't even bother with the clip, just one more step involved in changing your oil.
Once you get the valve in your hands you'll realize it won't easily spring into the "open" position.

[suaveflooder]

Originally Posted by Andrew025

I honestly wouldn't even bother with the clip, just one more step involved in changing your oil.
Once you get the valve in your hands you'll realize it won't easily spring into the "open" position.

Good to know! I figured it was only a dollar…might as well buy just in case.

[reeves]

Originally Posted by mrlewistan

was your fumoto okay?

Not one scratch or dent on it.

[86-tundra]

those saying using an oil drain pump thru the dipstick is bad have obviously never owned a boat before.

[Mikem53]

Originally Posted by trevorovert

those saying using an oil drain pump thru the dipstick is bad have obviously never owned a boat before.

That's because of access to the sump on a boat is usually difficult. It's still better to drain the sump from its lowest point..