These engine oil drain valves are great! I put one on my old car back in 2008 and after 207,000 miles, I got rid of the car and sadly my Fumoto went with it. It never failed me and was very easy to use. I was initially skeptical because it's not made of steel, but it doesn't have to be. It worked fine in the many, many oil changes I did my self.
I would highly recommend this product to anyone who does their own oil changes. I loved the one on my old car so much, I bought this one for my new car. I'm just waiting for the next oil change to install it.
Pros:
- Heavy Duty - Not steel, but very sturdy.
- Great quality - Lasted me over 200,000 miles and was still going strong. Have one with over 120,000 on my wife's car, no issues.
- Convenient - Never needed the right sized wrench to change my oil.
- No Mess - Putting a hose on the end made it easy to direct the oil into the oil catch container.
Cons:
- I sometimes would move the release lever the wrong way, up or down, because I couldn't see which way the lever should go because of how it was tightened on my car. Learned not to force it and try to move it a different way.
Update ***11/20/2018***
Last week when I changed my oil I noticed my Fumoto valve was leaking slightly, about a cup of oil over an oil change. This is the first time anything like this has happened and this is the 4th Fumoto valve I have owned in over 10 years. So, I sent the Fumoto Online Help Center an e-mail via their website asking the procedure I had to go through for a warranty claim. I received a prompt reply from Fumoto employee Andrew asking me for some information about my order so that he could send out the correct Fumoto valve for a replacement. I merely e-mailed Andrew a copy of my Amazon receipt and he mailed out a replacement valve the next day. That was it. It couldn't have been easier.
Even though one of my valves leaked, I am a satisfied customer. Customer service was top notch and painless. If I ever need a Fumoto valve on my next car, I will be sure and install one on that car too.
| Manufacturer | Fumoto |
|---|---|
| Brand | Fumoto |
| Item Weight | 2.29 ounces |
| Item model number | F-106N |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Exterior | Stainless Steel, Brass |
| Manufacturer Part Number | F106N |
