GB: Fumoto Oil Drain Valve

GROUP BUY: Fumoto Oil Drain Valve

As part of the continued maintenance of our vehicles, regular oil changes are necessary to keep engine wear to a minimum. Through negotiation with the Australian supplier of this product, a competitive price has been secured for these valves, representing 20% OFF retail price (for an order of 10 or more).

PRICING
The overall cost is anticipated to be $35.00 (plus shipping) for an order of >10 <20, or $33.20 plus shipping for 20 or more.
This sort of money does not even buy half a tank of fuel! purchase one for your next oil change TODAY

Shipping cost: Approx $5 Australia wide.
Ordering: Due to the relative low cost of this group buy, payment shall be made in full, INCLUDING SHIPPING COST. To secure pricing at this competitive rate, group buy will proceed as soon as 10 orders are placed.
Timeframe: The group buy will run until MARCH 29 after which the order will be placed, and the anticipated lead time of the supplier will be given. Expression of an EOI should be noted, after which I will forward you the bank account details, and get your postage after payment is made.



General Fumoto Valve Information:
The Fumoto Oil Drain Valve simply replaces your standard sump plug to allow for mess-free draining of oil. The Fumoto Oil Drain Valve is Lifetime Guaranteed against defects and features a double-action release mechanism so it cannot be accidently opened.
Install this valve and you can drain your engine oil without tools and without mess. Just lift the lever of this solid brass ball valve and give it a quarter turn to open it. Return the lever to its original position and it locks closed, double sealed to prevent leakage.
The Fumoto Oil Drain Valve is made of corrosion resistant forged brass and stainless steel. The ball valve design provides a straight flow for efficient drainage and a perfect seal when closed. Frozen drain plug and stripped threads are eliminated forever. Drawing samples for oil analysis is as easy as one-two-three.
? Easy, once-only installation
? Costs less than a bottle of quality oil
? No more contact with hot oil
? No more mess
? No more struggling overtightened drain plugs
? No more stripped threads
? Release oil when hotter
? No more replacing crush washer (A new nissan crush washer represents ~20% of the cost of a Fumoto valve)
? Easy to take oil samples
? Easily correct over-filling
? Forged brass and stainless steel
? Approved by six major auto manufacturers in Japan
? Used by original equipment manufacturers (OEM) worldwide (Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru and Isuzu).

Technical Info


SPECIFICATIONS
BODY - corrosion resistant, Forged Brass
CUP - Brass
BALL (olive) - chrome plated Brass
SEAT - glass filled TFE (Teflon)
STEM - Brass
HANDLE - Stainless Steel
SPRING - Stainless Steel
WASHER - Stainless Steel
RETAINING RING - Stainless Steel
O-RING - Nitrile rubber
GASKET (where applicable) - non-asbestos joint sheet
CONSTANT PRESSURE RATING: 150 PSI.
CONSTANT TEMP.: 150°C
PROTRUDING HEIGHT OF VALVE: 24mm (including gasket)

OPERATION​

1. To open lift control lever and turn counter-clockwise 90 degrees.
2. To close simply turn the lever clockwise 90 degrees until locked in original position.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS​

Q. Is my Fumoto Oil Drain Valve going to leak?
A. No. The "ball valve" design of your Engine Oil Drain Valve is just like the design of valves used in pressurised gas applications. Every valve is constructed to exacting specifications and each and every valve is tested for air tightness before it leaves the factory. The Fumoto Oil Drain Valve has been tested and granted "Genuine Part" status by six major motor vehicle manufacturers in Japan. These approvals were not granted easily and gaining them was a testimony to the quality and durability of the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve.

Q. Will my Fumoto Oil Drain Valve open up while I am on the road?
A. No. The valve's simple but effective locking system requires two distinct actions to open it and its heavy-duty construction will withstand any engine vibration. Over 2,500,000 Fumoto Oil Drain Valves have been sold in the past nine years and no problems have been reported.

Q. Does my Fumoto Oil Drain Valve protrude into the interior of the oil pan and prevent full drainage of my engine oil?
A. The threaded oil drain plug hole is always reinforced to accept the threaded bolt of the drain plug. Your Engine Oil Drain Valve will not significantly extend past this threaded portion of the drain hole.
The any remaining oil is negligible in relation to what is left in the top of the motor and other areas within the engine.
Additionally, your Fumoto Oil Drain Valve will allow you to drain your engine oil whilst it is hotter and thinner, giving better drainage, all without burning your hands.

Q. How long will my Fumoto Oil Drain Valve last?
A. Your Fumoto Oil Drain Valve is constructed of corrosion resistant forged brass and stainless steel.
To gain the approval of motor vehicle manufacturers, it was subjected to -40°C temperature, endured 336 hours of salt spray, thousands of openings and closings and still functioned perfectly. You can expect your Fumoto Oil Drain Valve to outlast your engine.

Q. How much does the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve stick out from the oil pan?
A. The Drain Valve for passenger cars and light trucks is approximately 20mm thick. In its closed position the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve extends from the oil pan only about 10mm more than a standard oil drain plug. Many drain holes are angled, so the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve does not protrude significantly in the vertical direction.
The sump pan is generally not the lowest part of the vehicle.


Q. How long has the Fumoto Valve been around?
A. The Fumoto Valve has been selling worldwide for over 20 years.
This in itself shows its reliability and performance.
Primarily used in heavy industry, it is only recently that the Fumoto Valve has been marketed to the general public.

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Do you have any examples of people that have used it without problems? Looking for real-world usage, not just marketing hype

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Other than 'marketing hype' I have not met someone who has used the valve.
That being said, If this valve design can hold pressurized GAS at pressures up to (and exceeding) 500 PSI, then I have no difficulty believing that it can handle oil at ~110 degrees.

The valve has been approved as original manufacturer equipment (OEM) by a number of vehicle manufacturers, so is definately durable.
The item will be individually invoiced to all buyers, and comes with a full lifetime warranty (as per website http://www.fumoto.com.au/index.htm )

 

A past group buy has already been conducted on this product, however to boost the participants, here are some of our member's testimonials:

 

I have one on my zed...

It has been there for about 2 years now. No problems. It does not leak and has never opened by itself. It really is a lazy man device, but instead of having to buy a crush washer each time I change the oil, I just flick the valve and the oil comes out. No fuss, no mess.

 

Definately keen

1. Mitch
2. Mitch
3. pennyarvS
4. Hermit
5. Mrmagoo

 

That's a definite YES for me! Great innovation as I'm more into the "more frequent oil change" system rather than buying an ultra high quality oil and changing every 10,000k's...

 

Put me down for two, Its not that working on the car is boring or anything, just a luxury for the 5000k services.... back on the road quicker (and keep the wife happy)

 

1. Mitch
2. Mitch
3. pennyarvS
4. Hermit
5. Mrmagoo
6. Kieren
7. ZED_32_TT
8. ZED_32_TT
9. Drokk

 

sorry to rain on the positive report parade ... BUT ... i purchased two of these in the heavy trevy G/B ... installed on 2 Zeds ... both leak from the lever area (not where they thread into the sump) ... not happy, jan ..!!!!

p.s : only posting to give some balance to views expressed ....

am awaiting for supplier details from Trev to take the issue up with the supplier ....

 

Hmm so 2 negatives so far...

Well I'll still stay on the list for now, despite getting shafted from 4th to 6th :bash:

 

sorry my bad

 

I'll grab one as well.....crawling under the Z is so much harder than the 4WD :zlove:

1. Mitch
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3. pennyarvS
4. Hermit
5. Mrmagoo
6. Kieren
7. ZED_32_TT
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9. Drokk
10. ZX1990

 

They should modify the design so that you can attach a hose and drain straigt into a bottle.

 

They do make one with a nipple thats used for that.
dosent cost any extra either

Trev

 

yes please!

1. Mitch
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11. buzzniss

 

As I mentioned, the supplier is quite happy and willing to supply a full tax invoice for warranty claims to every participant of the Group Buy. These have a lifetime warranty.

There is a nipple option available, but thinking ground clearance may be an issue, as it doubles the 'length' of the plug. I'm unsure of the design in the past, but the oil flow is straight thru on these valves, so flow will be directed straight into your catch bucket. That's the simplicity of it. Hoping to keep this GB simple and efficient with one type of valve at the moment.

 

Still gota crawl under it to use this