Oil drain valve recs - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

COBlue · 08-05-2018, 10:52 AM

I'm considering putting in an oil drain valve to make life easier. Curious:

1) For those using Fumoto - any long term issues with leaks? Ground clearance? (I'm stock height)

2) Anyone using or have opinions on any others? (EZ Oil, Femco, NoSpill, Stahlbus)

Thanks!

bcj · 08-05-2018, 11:04 AM

Fumoto here.
Changed the oil again last week.
No leaks. It's above the under fairing.
Can drain directly into old empty 1gal jugs. No oil drainpan cleanup.

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Spuds · 08-05-2018, 11:41 AM

I also have a Fumoto. If you go with that, make sure you get the part with the shorter nipple.

No leaks for me, and I remember laughing maniacally at how easy it makes oil changes the first time I used it. If you do your own work I highly recommend it. I also got the little plastic locking clip for added peace of mind, though it's not really necessary.

KMA KiCKz · 08-05-2018, 11:46 AM

I too have a Fumoto valve with the little clip to also give me reassurance that it won't open on its own.

Had it for about a year and a half with no issues so far.

I'm on coilovers with a mild drop and have no issues with ground clearance.

Highly recommend!

EndlessAzure · 08-06-2018, 03:41 AM

I use the Fumoto valve with clip. Tracked and daily it. Seems to work fine. No leaks or issues.

I'm lowered about 1.5" (moderate). The metal engine tray sits lower than the lowest point of the valve, so that helps protect the area.

czechm8 · 08-06-2018, 08:33 AM

I use Fumoto on all my vehicles. Never had a leak or any problems. I've had one on my Sequoia for 13 years.

Trueweltall · 08-06-2018, 09:19 AM

I've had a Fumoto valve on my BRZ for almost 3 years now, no issues.

finch1750 · 08-06-2018, 01:51 PM

I've had the Fumoto for a couple years. Just get the one with no nipple or the short nipple.

Mine has even take a hit from a decent piece of debris (it dented the metal skid plate) and still no leaks.

TachyonBomb · 08-07-2018, 04:26 PM

if you live in an apartment or don't want to ever get under the car you can just use an oil drain pump. Put a tube down the dip stick hole and pump a few times and all the oil gets siphoned out. No jacks, never have to remove the oem oil drain plug, no getting on the ground, and can be done when the engine is hot.

Something similar to this. Just throwing out an alternative. :-)

https://www.amazon.com/Mityvac-7201-...words=oil+pump

reeves · 08-22-2018, 01:02 AM

6 years and 70K+ miles on my Fumoto valve.
No nipple, no clip. I travel on dirt roads and gravel in rural areas too (stock height).
No problems so far.

radroach · 08-22-2018, 01:20 PM

@TachyonBomb until somebody makes a video of them doing a topside oil change successfully on their 86, I'm going to wait. I don't want to be the guy to report getting the tube stuck in the dipstick hole.

I have a fumoto valve and its nice. I checked it this morning and it was dirty but didn't seem like any oil has seeped from the drain hole.

gravitylover · 08-24-2018, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radroach

@TachyonBomb until somebody makes a video of them doing a topside oil change successfully on their 86, I'm going to wait. I don't want to be the guy to report getting the tube stuck in the dipstick hole.

I have a fumoto valve and its nice. I checked it this morning and it was dirty but didn't seem like any oil has seeped from the drain hole.

I got a decent pump and tried to do it this way and nearly got the hose stuck in there. It was caught on something and it took me a good 10 minutes of wiggling to get it loose. At that point I had only pumped out about 1 quart of oil so it still needed to be pushed further in but there was no way I was going to risk that. I had visions of getting it towed to a shop and having to drop the oil pan to get the hose unstuck without leaving bits of it to get stuck somewhere in the motor.

8RZ · 08-24-2018, 10:46 AM

Another vote for Fumoto, I've had mine for almost a year and love it.

radroach · 08-24-2018, 12:26 PM

@gravitylover which specific brand pump did you try (and fail) with?

Some guy was all over my car the other day telling me I needed to do a topside change. On other cars maybe, I explained, but on subarus the dipstick is too narrow

08-05-2018, 10:52 AM	#1
COBlue Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Drives: 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited PP Location: Colorado Posts: 75 Thanks: 32 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oil drain valve recs I'm considering putting in an oil drain valve to make life easier. Curious: 1) For those using Fumoto - any long term issues with leaks? Ground clearance? (I'm stock height) 2) Anyone using or have opinions on any others? (EZ Oil, Femco, NoSpill, Stahlbus) Thanks!

08-06-2018, 01:51 PM	#8
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radroach Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: car Location: usa Posts: 2,162 Thanks: 1,028 Thanked 867 Times in 530 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	@TachyonBomb until somebody makes a video of them doing a topside oil change successfully on their 86, I'm going to wait. I don't want to be the guy to report getting the tube stuck in the dipstick hole. I have a fumoto valve and its nice. I checked it this morning and it was dirty but didn't seem like any oil has seeped from the drain hole. Last edited by radroach; 08-22-2018 at 06:33 PM.

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Trueweltall Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Drives: 2016 Subaru BRZ Location: Florida Posts: 394 Thanks: 91 Thanked 195 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've had a Fumoto valve on my BRZ for almost 3 years now, no issues.

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TachyonBomb Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 06 Evo GSR SE, 17 Series Yellow BRZ Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 227 Thanks: 279 Thanked 169 Times in 79 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	if you live in an apartment or don't want to ever get under the car you can just use an oil drain pump. Put a tube down the dip stick hole and pump a few times and all the oil gets siphoned out. No jacks, never have to remove the oem oil drain plug, no getting on the ground, and can be done when the engine is hot. Something similar to this. Just throwing out an alternative. :-) https://www.amazon.com/Mityvac-7201-...words=oil+pump

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reeves Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: ATL, GA Posts: 1,021 Thanks: 289 Thanked 397 Times in 265 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	6 years and 70K+ miles on my Fumoto valve. No nipple, no clip. I travel on dirt roads and gravel in rural areas too (stock height). No problems so far.

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radroach Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: car Location: usa Posts: 2,162 Thanks: 1,028 Thanked 867 Times in 530 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	@gravitylover which specific brand pump did you try (and fail) with? Some guy was all over my car the other day telling me I needed to do a topside change. On other cars maybe, I explained, but on subarus the dipstick is too narrow

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