No. The Fumoto Engine Oil Drain is manufactured to exacting tolerances and fully tested before leaving the factory.
No. The Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve's simple and reliable locking system consisting of 2 distinct actions makes accidental openings virtually impossible during normal driving conditions.
If you operate your vehicle on rough terrain or in conditions where objects may strike the oil drain area (ie. logging, off-road, farming), Fumoto recommends installing a lever clip. A lever clip firmly secures the lever in the locked position at all times and prevents accidental openings.
No. Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valves are designed to fit individual drain pan specifications and in almost every situation will not extend into the drain pan. However, replacement or aftermarket oil pans may differ from the original oil pan specification and as a result the valve stem may protrude further into oil pan than normal.
The Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve is designed to provide a lifetime of trouble free usage. Constructed of corrosion-resistant forged brass and stainless steel and rigorously tested during manufacturing, the Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve is designed to outlast your vehicle.
It is safe to install N-Type Fumoto valves on standard clearance cars and light trucks (see note below for low clearance vehicles). The standard Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve for light-duty vehicles extends on average 7/8" from the oil pan, only slightly more than the 1/2" of most oil drain plugs.
No it is not defective. The operating lever is occasionally stiff prior to the first usage. Fumoto recommends wearing a glove or using pliers to unseat the lever and move it into the open position. Once opened, the lever mechanism should operate smoothly.
Fumoto recommends retapping your current stripped oil pan threads to the next largest thread size and installing the corresponding Fumoto Engine Oil Valve.
Fumoto uses the word “adapter” to designate both valve extensions and true adapters. A valve extension uses the same size thread and diameter as the valve it’s paired with, while an adapter is designed with a different size thread and diameter to allow the valve it is paired with to fit nonstandard size drain plug applications.
The most reliable way of determining whether you need an adapter is to visually inspect the oil pan area and check for obstructions that might interfere with properly tightening the valve. A recessed oil drain plug location is the most common reason for needing an adapter.
Yes, as long as you match up thread sizes and confirm there is sufficient space and clearance to install it. The brand’s advice is to carefully inspect the drain location before deciding to add a Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve.
Yes, however precautions must be taken as the valve could be struck in off-road situations:
While the hex head on SX type valves can be used to tighten the valve, the hex head on original Fumoto oil drain valves with nipples cannot be used to tighten the valves. On original Fumoto oil drain valves with nipples the hex head was used to assemble the valve and must not be used to install or remove the valve from service. Only use a wrench on the body of the valve.