Fumoto Valves

Fumoto makes oil changes so easy also have RCI skid plate

 

I have put one on every vehicle I’ve owned for the last 20 years. Love those things. Never had any issues with them.

 

I been running them for the last 7 and never had a single issue, love that it makes oil changes clean and you don't gotta get your hands covered in oil with the drain plug!

 

I saw a comparison on Youtube or on Amazon. The F103 drained in 21 minutes while the F133 drained in 7 minutes.

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=db304Qeo4tY

 

I did my first oil change with the ValvoMax Oil Drain Valve, about 2 weeks ago.

I thought everything worked well. I started with a hot engine, after returning home from work.

I started the ValvoMax Oil Drain Valve first thing, and then started screwing around with the skid plate.

The oil was done draining, about the time I had the skid plate off. About 10 minuets I suppose.

I do not enjoy taking that stupid skid plate off and on very much. So yesterday I paid a visit to a very skilled friend.

He cut an access hole for oil changes, and mounted a stainless steel door, to cover the area. The door is 8" X 9" in size.

I look forward to the next oil change

R65

 

I just took my skid off and never looked back

 

Well thank you to those that pointed out the

$36 F-133 : STANDARD VALVE WITH 12MM-1.25 THREADS WITH LEVER CLIP Gold

F-133 is the replacement for the 103.

I had already ordered the 103 for this truck. Now that the wife’s 4R is out of “free maintenance” she will be getting a 133.

Logic here is if I do both on the same day my “honey do list” just shrank by 66% time wise on hers, meanwhile I can have at least 1 more drink while doing mine.


Let’s see if this plan works.

 

I have one for our 4R as well but haven't put it in yet. I am waiting for the next oil change. Thankfully no more pulling skid plates on that damn thing.

 

And that is the EZ part, holding it up to insert the bolts is the really sucky part, so yes it is sweet to just reach up there for the clear hose, route it down and flip the lever open, ahh....

 

Yep. I just installed a full set of CBI skids on it so it has some steel plate cat protection. I didn't want aluminum, and the steel looks much nicer. I have the RCI and DE/Valhalla plates on my truck. The MotivX tool kit is a winner as well. The filter drain valve is my favorite part of the kit.

 

I am in the same boat. I am collecting parts. Should be ready to do at least the 4R next month. Might have 1 more service for the truck. I can’t remember.

 

That filter drain is in the Amazon cart as well. I haven’t been under the 4R since I installed the suspension. Excited to try out all these little tools. My last Tundra had a Fumoto, but it was lifted 6” with 35’s. I just sit under there all criss cross apple sauce and watch the oil pour out into my container.

 

I never used my free oil changes. I only go to the dealer for parts. I was there today actually, and a 22 Tundra was in the service bay for a check engine light

 

This weekend I just switched from the fumoto F103sx to the

$40 F133N with LC-10 F-Series Large Body FUMOTO® Valve with Long Nipple and LC-10 Lever Clip for M12-1.25

F133N, I got tired of having to use the little plastic connector to connect a hose on to the mini nipple of the 103sx. Draining time was around 10 minute with the 103sx, this gives me time to work on the oil filter housing. I Drain that in to a separate gallon jug so I don't have to wait for the oil pan to finish.
For the last two oil changes I've not been dropping the skid plate (standard plate not trd or aftermarket), I just reach in from the side with one arm and install the cartridge drain tool, unscrew and remove the cartridge the same way. I've done the aluminum cartridge housing switch so it doesn't stick on there supper tight like the plastic one would.

 

Used Fumoto valves in a few vehicles now, I went with the ValvoMax stainless this time. I have been hearing of people losing threads on the Fumoto valves lately.

 

Easily one of the most broken web pages. Most every link takes you to a dead page or cycles you back to where you are

 

After doing lots of reading to make sure I understand this, I found this Amazon link that has the F133N, the hose, the safety clip, and the cap, all in one item:

$43 Fumoto F133N Oil Drain Valve with Heavy Duty 3' Hose Kit - S/S F103N

https://www.amazon.com/Fumoto-F133N-Drain-Valve-Heavy/dp/B08CPHJQQS

 

Correct. That is what I have for the Tundra and the 4R.

 

Losing threads? First I have heard of it.

 

Same.

 

What do you mean by losing threads?

 

That's the package that I bought and it's perfect.

 

Just got another one for the wife's Subaru Forester. Will install on first oil change.

 

Threads being too soft, pulling out when torquing down.

 

First I have heard of that. The torque on those is only around 20 ft lbs IIRC.

 

I need to order these parts to make my oil changes a little easier!!!! Any good deals out there?

 

$44 EZ-103(12mm-1.25) EZ Oil Drain Valve with removable Hose End Combo

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HTV2M90

That's the one I have. Had it on since 2018. Zero issues.

 

texasrho83, Thank you!!! I'm ordering one now!!!

 

You bet. Teflon the threads and you'll be fine.