One of the ways to change your car's oil without making a huge mess is using the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve. 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. Frozen drain plug and stripped threads are eliminated forever. Sizes to fit all cars, light trucks, vans, RV's, marine engines and industrial equipment.
Steps
Installation
- 1Remove original drain plug and drain oil into acceptable receptacle.
- 2Insert Engine Oil Drain Valve with gasket* and tighten. Do not over tighten. (Some oil pans are designed with recessed drain hole which may prevent the valve from being installed properly. If the valve can not be tightened all the way without hitting the oil pan wall, do not install the Drain Valve to your vehicle. Adaptors are available for some models)
- 3Make sure valve is closed and refill crankcase.
- Some valves (i.e. T-200, T201, T-202, F-110) do not require gasket as they are self-tightening tapered threads.
Operation
- 1To open lift control lever and turn counter-clockwise 90 degrees.
- 2To close simply turn the lever clockwise 90 degrees until locked in original position.
Safety
- 1Drive carefully at all times, and if you run over any foreign object on the road pull over and check the valve for any damage or leak.
- 2N-Series valve (with nipple to accept hose) is not recommended for passenger cars with low clearance.
Video
| For quick oil changes. Change Your Engine Oil with the Touch of a Finger. Quick, Easy, Clean. Replace your oil drain plug. |
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