[FordWilly]

Has anyone used the new Fumoto Drain Valve for the 6.7 oil pan drain. I had one one my last 7.3 and loved it. --- Also it is a 90 degree down turn, so the oil will go straight down, not gush forward like the 6.7 forward facing plug allows.

 

[Pimptorious]

link?

 

[PerryB]

While traveling through S. Dak. a few weeks ago, I stopped at a Wal-Mart to get the oil changed in my '06-6.0 . They wouldn't do it because it had a "non-original" drain plug (Fumoto) that couldn't be tightened with a torque wrench. They didn't care that they weren't even removing the plug. Company policy forbade it. I still love the Fumoto, just thought I'd relay this little tale.

 

[HoustonKid]

link?

Link
QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil

 

[djousma]

Looking at the item on their site, I dont see that it has a 90 degree downturn. I think it will still shoot out the back, but at a much slower rate.

I did just order one however. I had one on my '05 6.0 and liked it.

 

[Lucent]

That is just what I need. An ability to control the flow rate. Even if it doesn't flow downward.

Each time I have changed my oil it comes out so fast I can't keep up with the flow and it splashes all over the place. My driveway looks like a modern art blob painting in black oil.

L

 

[BeatMarti]

Link
QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil

I looked at the valve - seems really cool, but it looks like extending down quite a bit more so I would be worried getting it ripped off while driving off-road...?

Question: Can you attach a garden hose or something like that to drain directly into a canister?

 

[djousma]

on the 2011, it would extend further back, not down, since the drain plug is horizontal on these trucks. Even on my '05, which was vertical, it was never a problem.

 

[FordWilly]

QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil

The picture of the valve at the above link is deceiving. Flip it over in your mind. It is a 90 degree elbow, and will drain straight down. The original Ford plug part of it goes straight forward as Ford designed it to do. -- Also it does not really hang much lower. ---- My old 7.3 had one and they are so simple to use and will not leak a drop ever.

 

[djousma]

QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil

The picture of the valve at the above link is deceiving. Flip it over in your mind. It is a 90 degree elbow, and will drain straight down. The original Ford plug part of it goes straight forward as Ford designed it to do. -- Also it does not really hang much lower. ---- My old 7.3 had one and they are so simple to use and will not leak a drop ever.

Just an update for accuracy.... I just received my fumoto in the mail(the one without the nipple). It indeed does NOT do a 90 degree downturn. so when draining the oil, it will still shoot our horizontally, just not as fast.

I have not yet installed it, but was checking it out. Looks like they took a standard Ford drain plug and drilled it out, then tapped the end for the plug to thread into. Only thing that bothers me is that the Ford plug is composite material, so for me there are lingering concerns about whether or not I can sufficently torque the fumoto into it and not be worried about it loosening up.

I am about to change my oil and will install the new plug and torque it down and see what happens. I may choose not to use it.

 

[Racklefratz]

While traveling through S. Dak. a few weeks ago, I stopped at a Wal-Mart to get the oil changed in my '06-6.0 . They wouldn't do it because it had a "non-original" drain plug (Fumoto) that couldn't be tightened with a torque wrench.

If you mean "tightened with a torque wrench" literally, that scares me. Everything down there's plastic. I stood beside the guy at the "Quicklube" stall at a dealer and watched him as he changed my truck's oil. He used no tools at all - he removed the drain plug with his bare hands, and put it back in that way. No torque to speak of is required - it's the o-ring that does the sealing.

 

[Karaya1]

This one here has a nipple on it so you can put a hose down to your drain bucket.

 

[FordWilly]

If you mean "tightened with a torque wrench" literally, that scares me. Everything down there's plastic. I stood beside the guy at the "Quicklube" stall at a dealer and watched him as he changed my truck's oil. He used no tools at all - he removed the drain plug with his bare hands, and put it back in that way. No torque to speak of is required - it's the o-ring that does the sealing.

I just changed my oil for the first time myself on this truck.

The plug is very loosy goosy by design with a simple O ring. It is only a quarter turn plug. I could not quite take it out by hand. A simple nudge with the 3/8 drive ratchet tip loosened it. --- When I went to put it back in, it simply turned in with my fingers. ---- There are built in STOPS that do not allow you to turn it past the initial twist in sealed 1/4 point. There is NO torquing or tightening at all.

 

[Balla6.7]

I just changed my oil for the first time myself on this truck.

The plug is very loosy goosy by design with a simple O ring. It is only a quarter turn plug. I could not quite take it out by hand. A simple nudge with the 3/8 drive ratchet tip loosened it. --- When I went to put it back in, it simply turned in with my fingers. ---- There are built in STOPS that do not allow you to turn it past the initial twist in sealed 1/4 point. There is NO torquing or tightening at all.

Its a great design. Its all most dummy proof. But what about some Dousch Bag crawls underneath and just loosens it and dumps your oil out?????? There needs to be a lock on it.

 

[Racklefratz]

Its a great design. Its all most dummy proof. But what about some Dousch Bag crawls underneath and just loosens it and dumps your oil out?????? There needs to be a lock on it.

Valid concern, but what's to prevent anyone from maliciously opening the oil drain plug on *any* car? All they'd need is the right size socket, and that info's easily available to anyone so inclined.

 

[bleavell]

I have one on my truck. As djousma said it is not a 90 degree downturn but it does have a nipple. I got some 3/8" clear vinyl tubing and it works perfectly. No fuss, no muss (actually no mess in this case).

 

[Painted Horse]

If you are taking oil samples and sending them in for testing it would be nice to start and stop the flow. But for just basic oil changes, I've not had any problems/mess just draining the oil into a 5 gallon bucket.

the mess has always been when I remove the filter. I may have to just start punching the filter and letting it drain before I remove it.

 

[nitrogen]

all this talk about "what if someone vandalizes my truck" blah blah blah. not that that is my thing, but if it was, I would key your truck, slash tires, break glass etc. lay on my back underneath it and pop oil plug, i seriously doubt any vandal is going to be that energetic. as far as it goes if they did there would be a huge puddle that should alert you, and I'm pretty sure the computer will shut it down if it doesn't make oil pressure

 

[mmomega]

If someone did pull the oil plug then I guess chalk it up to a sooner than I expected oil change. I'd definitely notice 3 gallons of oil under the truck so I don't expect any damage unless the jerk kept the plug.

I've changed my oil twice and with how easy this thing is and the fact that I always have a ratchet in the truck. I can save $25 and be just as fine. I've yet to have the super soaker effect of the oil shooting 2-3ft out of the pan when I pulled the plug and I doubt I ever will.

I'll probably throw one on the 6.0 one day though.

 

[nitrogen]

Yes when I traded my 03 on my 05 transferring the fumoto was a condition of the sale.