Has Anybody Used One Of These Before?

[oxford1327]

wondering if any one on here has seen/used one of these fumoto valves on their sump drain before as i am gonna get one to try.

and if any one has how well did it work was it easy to use etc?

the page is as follows.

www.fumoto.com.au

here is a pic

[Ska]

So it's like a quick release for your sump drain hole?

Looks alright, how much is it?

Also might just have to check clearances on lowered cars, but it reckons it only sticks out 10mm further than the stock sump plug....

[oxford1327]

yeah so you dont have to take anything out or risk getting hot oil all over ya

its basically a small locking ball valve

[Ska]

How much is it?

[oxford1327]

they are $49 as in the pic or there is a model with a hose nipple on the outer end for $56 plus delivery which within aus is around $7 it said on the site, so it saves buying a new sump plug gasket at $7.50 a pop every time you drop your oil.

[mr moo]

this looks good can you put up more details on it and wat about a group buy on this have you thought about doing one,can it be done by the supplier

[oxford1327]

i dunno if they would do group buys or not as it is only a very recent release. i will try and work out how to put a direct link on the page and you can all see for yourself that there ghas been a fair bit of work in designing the thing and that they are now standard equipment on some car makers now.

but even so they are a good buy i reckon cos you can release the oil at its best time (when its really hot) so you get most of it out before it thickens.

[Ska]

Yeah I reckon lots of other people other than stagea owners would buy one of these, get the price down to $50 inc del and I reckon you might have a bit of interest Daniel!

[mr moo]

[oxford1327]

i will contact them and see if they are interested. i have ordered mine already and am just waiting to hear back from them so will ask them when i do and will let you all know on here as soon as i find out

[PAV34]

i'd be in.

[oxford1327]

i might post the first thread in the general section for all vehicles. what do you think all?

[N1GTR]

Ill be in on the groub buy

[oxford1327]

have emailed fumoto website asking about a group buy and i am waiting for a reply guys so as soon as i hear i will post it up whether yay or nay

[Tangles]

Id be in.

If its nah, could you then maybe pass on the part number you have ordered? (once fitted and working of course, lol)

[oxford1327]

part number i have ordered F103 no nipple or there is F103n with a nipple

part numbers for all nissan ones are below with pricing for unit without shipping

Nissan All models from 1990 & on 12mm-1.25 F-103 $49

Nissan All models from 1990 & on 12mm-1.25 F-103N $54

Nissan All other models(up to '89) PF-3/8 F-102 $49

Nissan All other models(up to '89) PF-3/8 F-102N $54

Nissan Patrol (GQ) 16mm-1.5 F-108 $49

Nissan Patrol (GQ) 16mm-1.5 F-108N $54

Nissan Sentra('83 & on), Pulsar('83 & on), 200SX('84 & on), Gas trucks, 300ZX, Maxima('85& on) 12mm-1.25 F-103 $49

Nissan Sentra('83 & on), Pulsar('83 & on), 200SX('84 & on), Gas trucks, 300ZX, Maxima('85& on) 12mm-1.25 F-103N $54

Nissan Stanza Wagon('86 & on) 12mm-1.25 F-103 $49

Nissan Stanza Wagon('86 & on) 12mm-1.25 F-103N $54

Edited July 25, 2006 by oxford1327

[EGA41T]

im definately interested if you can get a group buy going, if you start one up can you please post a link to it in this thread

[oxford1327]

yeah will do as soon as i work out how to do it will have bit more of a play tomorrow

[CruiseLiner]

honestly how hard is the sump plug to remove? the same plug on mine has been used about 20 times and never leaked a drop. they will either start leaking after a while or accidently get unlocked and dump all your oil, or get ripped off from a rock or something on the road.

sounds like a risk to me, and u dont get burnt by the oil if u pull it off, its easy to unscrew it and move ya hand away as its coming out without getting a single drop on yaself.

id rather put that $50 in my fuel tank

[AlexCim]

id really agree with brad.

ive redused my washer/sump plug (magnetic tip) at least 4-6 oil changes now... not a leak, ever!

i also dont spill anything?