I read about this product in Ford Diesel forum page and tried it out. It's a brass ball valve oil drain valve that replaces
the conventional oil plug. It actually works
great. Just flip the lever and out comes the oil(make sure the oil is hot). Can't think
of going back to the old method.
Highly recommended. It's available on-line
from: www.fumotovalve.com

 

In case anynone was interested, there are two different applications for our trucks, the N-series and the Regular drain valve. There is a Nipple on the N-Series Valve to accept a hose, and extends from the valve an additional 5/8". This shouldn't be used for vehicles with low clearance, the N-Series valve may stick out too far against the ground. The (Regular) drain valve has no adapter on it and sticks out 1/2" further from the OEM drain bolt.

F&B's

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98 F-150 XLT, SC, SWB, 2WD, Pac. Grn., 4.2L auto, 4.10 gears w/ LS, Tow Pkg., BFG AT's 265/75/16, K&N air filter, Dynomax muffler, Superchip, Edelbrock shocks, Hellwig sway bar, 3" body lift, signal mirrors, ...tons of cosmetic products

 

I put a Fumoto valve w/nipple on my truck with my last oil change. I'm sloppy and made enough of a mess of my driveway. Now I need NO tools to change the oil .

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Y2K F150 XLT SC SB 4.6 V8 standard, 3.55 LS,RED!

• K&N FIPK
• Superchip
• Jeraco Deluxe High-Rise Cap
• Fumoto Oil Drain Plug
• F150Online sticker on rear window

Waiting on installation
Super White head lights
Clear headlight lenses

Previous Ford Trucks '84 F150, '87 Ranger
New Jersey, the Garden State

 

I've answered my own question by going to the site. Considering that the bolt is in at an angle, there is minimal chance of hitting the valve. I don't think I'll be going over rocks within 1/4 - 1/2" of the oil pan anyways.

Is there added risk of the valve opening while off-roading or anything? This would be great if there are no worries.

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'99 Lariat Supercab 4x4 SS
5.4L, 3.73 Diff (9.75" LSD Rear, 8.8" Front)
ORP: Skid Plates, LT265/70R17 GY Wrang. AT/S
Group III towing: HD Electrical/Cooling, GVWR 6500# (Extra leaf spring).
Step Bars
4W Disc anti-lock brakes
K&N filter
Stock Items That Differ Across F150s: Steel Driveshaft, Oil filter bolted to engine w/ drip guard, 4R70W transmission.



[This message has been edited by michael_hovis (edited 02-22-2000).]

 

I bought one from Pep Boys years ago, it worked great. Are they available retail, anywhere? Pep Boys no longer sells them.

 

Those valves have a positive detent, that locks them in the closed position, and I thiNK they also have holes on them so they can be safety wired.

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2000 F-150 Lariat, Flareside, Black, SC, FOxFO, 5.4L, 3.55, Garmin Street Pilot Color GPS

 

Nice product. Thanks Peter for the link.

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97 F-150 SC Lariat, Styleside, White over Gold, 4.6L (Windsor), Automatic, 3.55 rear end, electronic 4X4, w/ every option of Lariat and ORP packages except the 17" wheels (I even got the OR decals now!) MOD's so far: K&N air box mod, Gibson Super Truck, clear Bugflector II, Leer TSC 600 hard cover, Bridgestone Dueler OWL ATP 265/75 R-16's, TrailMaster Invader N7 shocks, Smittybilt step bars, Ford moulded mud guards, "White-white" head lamps, Cloud Rider Design's SS Grill and bumper opening, Bosch Platinum + 4's, Hayden 30K+ Tranny Cooler,Class III Reece load distributing hitch system, full wiring including trailer battery charging system, Escort Sensor II Brake controller, Superchip

 

Very interesting...yes..thanks for the link!!

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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55, class III towing package with heavy duty cooling package, 4 wheel disk ABS, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, Pendaliner bedliner, K&N air filter, rubberized undercoating, cabin filtration system, Bugflector II, 5W-30 Mobil 1, engine build 10/4/99

 

Thanks Peter for the info and link! Looks like the fomotovalve will be a great addition to my truck, as well as convieniance. I just ordered the valve....

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2000 F-150 Lariat 4x2 SB,SC,Styleside,Amazon Green/Clearcoat Metallic,5.4 Liter V8, Class III Tow-Package,3.55 Limited Slip Rear,Bug Deflector,Duraliner Bedliner,Superchip,K&N Filter.



[This message has been edited by Lariat Ryder (edited 02-23-2000).]

 

I WAS going to get one, but after finding a place that will actually put the 5w30 in my Truck that I want, I don't need it. I asked the guy about it, and he said they are easier if you can't put the Truck on a lift, like he can.
I like working on my Truck, but find changing the oil to be uneventful, and not worthy of getting my nails dirty.


mtknee admit it, you just wanted to say "nipple"

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Andthensometoo ®
"Moonlight Blue" 98 F150 SC XLT 2WD 4.6, 3.55 LS Tow Pkg. SUPERCHIP, K&N Airbox mod. w/ "Cool" intake, Mobil One Oil, Bosch +4's, Throttle Body Spacer Plate. Lund Fastback, Lighted visor, Runninng Boards, Crome Taillight covers, Polished Steel Fenderwell Moldings, Smoked Bug and Rain guards, Shelf-it, Carpet dash cover, "Andthensometoo" in silver Letters 3" tall on tail gate. Red Wings license plate in front, Red Wings license plate frame in back, Little Detroit Viper hanging from mirror, Oh yeah, and one "Blacked-out" grill.
Gonna get my Bed rails back on, Finally!
Couldn't find the right Polished steel design, so once I modify the powercoated ones I just bought, I will paint them.

Q: who wants my "Pocket Mount" chrome ones? Price:cost of shipping, or gas and maybe lunch if you live in S/E MI.

"Rocks don't move unless pushed, and neither do chevys!"

http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/daytona/843/