('11+) fumoto valve installed! pic

M45 · 12-26-2012, 01:02 PM

next oil change is going to be nice! what size ID hose do I need for this? I meant to bring it to HD before I put it on the car but I forgot.

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M45 · 12-26-2012, 01:05 PM

is it 3/8" ID?

Chris793 · 12-26-2012, 02:47 PM

Just installed one of these myself last week and was wondering the same thing. This valve makes me a little nervous as to the quality of its seal, and whether or not it will allow all the oil to drain since it is slightly recessed in the pan.

flyboy1100 · 12-27-2012, 08:44 PM

There aren't that many threads inside the oil pan, all but maybe a few ounces should drain.

I think I bought 3/8" house for mine, might be 5/16" though, pretty sure it says on either the fumoto or quickvalve website

motorace · 12-27-2012, 08:52 PM

On my truck ive had since 2004, just as an extra measure, which isnt nessesary, but did give me peace of mind, i attached a small pipe clamp so the lever would have no chance of turning

Candor · 12-27-2012, 08:58 PM

You have to lift the lever and then turn. I can't think of any situation where it would get knocked open.

I bought a hose, secured it to the nipple with a pipe clamp and feed it into the subframe. Never have to worry about where my hose is. Going on 3 years without an issue.

It actually does NOT sit much more in than the stock drain plug. I would wager pulling the valve after draining would just result in residual left over dripping out.

myrt1987 · 12-28-2012, 09:52 AM

I bought 3/8" hose ID and works good, tight seal. $0.30/foot at lowes

wrxmike · 12-28-2012, 06:01 PM

Nice. Thinking of getting one myself. I've used this on all my cars and makes oil changes simple as pie. What's the one for the impreza...F-108?

vu_tang · 12-28-2012, 06:03 PM

Is a crush washer needed with this valve?

Candor · 12-28-2012, 06:04 PM

No it's discouraged. The fiber washer holds perfectly fine.

ZionZR2 · 12-28-2012, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrxmike

Nice. Thinking of getting one myself. I've used this on all my cars and makes oil changes simple as pie. What's the one for the impreza...F-108?

Yep F-108 is the correct valve. the question for you is to "N" or not to "N" I went with the "N"

the OP as in the Picture went with the "N"

myrt1987 · 12-31-2012, 08:48 PM

Just installed mine today. So excited to NOT make a mess next oil change.

M45 · 12-31-2012, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myrt1987

Just installed mine today. So excited to NOT make a mess next oil change.

it really flies out eh?! I didn't get any on the floor but it got all over the parts of the car surrounding the drain. not much I could do about it.

flyboy1100 · 12-31-2012, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M45

it really flies out eh?! I didn't get any on the floor but it got all over the parts of the car surrounding the drain. not much I could do about it.

perfect reason for the valve

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M45 Scooby Newbie Member#: 333446 Join Date: Sep 2012 Chapter/Region: NESIC Vehicle: 2013 Impreza SL CVT DGM	fumoto valve installed! pic next oil change is going to be nice! what size ID hose do I need for this? I meant to bring it to HD before I put it on the car but I forgot. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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12-26-2012, 01:05 PM	#2
M45 Scooby Newbie Member#: 333446 Join Date: Sep 2012 Chapter/Region: NESIC Vehicle: 2013 Impreza SL CVT DGM	is it 3/8" ID?

12-26-2012, 02:47 PM	#3
Chris793 Scooby Newbie Member#: 336926 Join Date: Nov 2012 Chapter/Region: South East Vehicle: 2013 Impreza Sport Ice Silver	Just installed one of these myself last week and was wondering the same thing. This valve makes me a little nervous as to the quality of its seal, and whether or not it will allow all the oil to drain since it is slightly recessed in the pan.

12-27-2012, 08:44 PM	#4
flyboy1100 Scooby Specialist Member#: 314216 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ND Vehicle: 2012 2.0i Sport 5MT DGM	There aren't that many threads inside the oil pan, all but maybe a few ounces should drain. I think I bought 3/8" house for mine, might be 5/16" though, pretty sure it says on either the fumoto or quickvalve website

12-27-2012, 08:52 PM	#5
motorace Scooby Newbie Member#: 339003 Join Date: Nov 2012	On my truck ive had since 2004, just as an extra measure, which isnt nessesary, but did give me peace of mind, i attached a small pipe clamp so the lever would have no chance of turning

12-27-2012, 08:58 PM	#6
Candor Scooby Specialist Member#: 219200 Join Date: Aug 2009	You have to lift the lever and then turn. I can't think of any situation where it would get knocked open. I bought a hose, secured it to the nipple with a pipe clamp and feed it into the subframe. Never have to worry about where my hose is. Going on 3 years without an issue. It actually does NOT sit much more in than the stock drain plug. I would wager pulling the valve after draining would just result in residual left over dripping out.

12-28-2012, 09:52 AM	#7
myrt1987 Scooby Specialist Member#: 323103 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: toms river, nj Vehicle: 2012 Limited 2.0i Dreamy Gray Mistress	I bought 3/8" hose ID and works good, tight seal. $0.30/foot at lowes

12-28-2012, 06:01 PM	#8
wrxmike Scooby Newbie Member#: 13800 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: MarylanD Vehicle: 2013 Impreza Sport DGM	Nice. Thinking of getting one myself. I've used this on all my cars and makes oil changes simple as pie. What's the one for the impreza...F-108?

12-28-2012, 06:03 PM	#9
vu_tang Scooby Newbie Member#: 294693 Join Date: Sep 2011 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: SoCAL Vehicle: 2011 WRX SWP	Is a crush washer needed with this valve?

12-28-2012, 06:04 PM	#10
Candor Scooby Specialist Member#: 219200 Join Date: Aug 2009	No it's discouraged. The fiber washer holds perfectly fine.

12-31-2012, 08:48 PM	#12
myrt1987 Scooby Specialist Member#: 323103 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: toms river, nj Vehicle: 2012 Limited 2.0i Dreamy Gray Mistress	Just installed mine today. So excited to NOT make a mess next oil change.