Any one here use Fumoto oil drain plug?

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Oct 13, 2011 | 09:02 PM

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Kevoscoob

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Somewhat on the same topic, has anyone tried using the Dorman "version" of this? its like $10 and uses a twist lock design

Oct 14, 2011 | 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by OneManArmy

Same here... word for word.

And who showed you to punch a hole to let the oil drain?

Using a screwdriver to unscrew the filter after punching a hole in it. hahaha

Oct 14, 2011 | 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevoscoob

Somewhat on the same topic, has anyone tried using the Dorman "version" of this? its like $10 and uses a twist lock design

I did research on the doorman also..I read some stories where it oil drips slightly on some installs..Ya its cheaper..but Oil is the blood of our cars...aint messing with losing it..

Oct 14, 2011 | 10:29 AM

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I have the o-ring. Stopped using it after the first oil change. LOL
It's a bit of a pain, and one additional tool (pliers). I think they charge $1 for it.

Been running Fumoto on my car and the wife's. No leaks the past couple of years.

Oct 14, 2011 | 10:35 AM

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so it works fine without the o ring? thanks for reassuring me lol. i was just about to use a zip tie

Oct 14, 2011 | 10:54 AM

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I just installed mine last weekend.

I have the kind w/o nipple... it seems to have about the same clearance as the original drain plug bolt.

Oct 14, 2011 | 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Simonster

so it works fine without the o ring? thanks for reassuring me lol. i was just about to use a zip tie

Remember what we were talking about at mvkk? Maybe it is a good idea to get that ring so it'll be harder for ppl to drain your oil lol.

Oct 14, 2011 | 06:17 PM

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ciper

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Ive been using them on my cars for almost ten years. I just bought an SF Forester and somehow overfilled the oil. I didnt have a fumoto yet and wanted to drain a small amount.

French Fried Finger D:

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Nov 23, 2011 | 10:17 AM

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Anybody know a local place (around San Jose) to get a fumoto drain valve with a nipple for my 04 wrx?

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Nov 23, 2011 | 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ryball

I have one with the nipple. Just plug a hose in, feed the hose into my oil pan and squeaky clean oil change commences.

I was still having messy oil changes because of the filter until I figured out the "wrap a plastic bag full of rags around the oil filter" trick.

It's sticks down a little, but I've had no issues.

The other trick is to use one of those large red plastic cups (from partying) and stick that on the oil filter.