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Oil drain Valve

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by alb1k, Nov 4, 2021.

  1. Nov 4, 2021 at 10:37 AM
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    alb1k

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    I'm not finding much on Gen 1 for oil valves and / or oil filter upgrades. I'm going full skid to trans and figured this is a good time to sort that out if at all.

    Any gen 1 recommendations for oil drain systems? Or help directing me where to look? Thanks all.

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  2. Nov 4, 2021 at 10:43 AM
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    Fumoto drain valve and 2 feet of tube. Cleanest oil changes ever.
     
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    ^^^^ . . . +1 to this. Fumoto for the win.
    Stay w/ OEM filters . . . someone did a very comprehensive test on a ton of them for Gen 1 Tundras . . . OEM came out on top.
     
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    I've been running the Wix 51515 or 51515 XP filters on my Jeep 4.0's for years and put one on the Tundra a couple of months ago. Premium filter and increases volume a quart.
     
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  5. Nov 4, 2021 at 10:51 AM
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    Agreed. I just put this on and will never take my skid plates off for an oil change again. What a PITA it was. For filter, I cut out a bin to fit above the skid plate to capture most of the dropping oil from the filter when I change it - again, not removing skid plate.
     
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  6. Nov 4, 2021 at 10:55 AM
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    Speed-wise, you guys are happy with the Fumoto? I've held off for years because I've heard very mixed reviews about full drain taking in excess of 15-20 minutes, even if you allow for air intake up top. How are you avoiding spillage when swapping the filter to make it a fully clean experience?

    I'm removing skid plate every time, so I've already got extra time invested. Granted, if I could crack the drain before I start removing the plate ... I guess that could consolidate? But ...
     
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  7. Nov 4, 2021 at 11:02 AM
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    Yeeeeeeeeeeeeep. Fumoto for the win. Been running one for yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeears on my 1997 T100. One went on the Tundra at first oil change.
     
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  8. Nov 4, 2021 at 11:15 AM
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    Very happy and pretty quick, especially when warm. I am able to put a medium Tupperware under the filter. Only use one blue towel per oil change just to wipe excess oil from the tube and Tupperware.
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  9. Nov 4, 2021 at 11:27 AM
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    Thanks, Everyone! Fumoto for the win.
     
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    Speaking of oil filters I started using Mobil 1 M1-301A it fits perfectly same size gasket just triple in size. Always fill filter with oil before installing just good practice.

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    How's that Rado?
     
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    will do - or remind me Sun/Mon...
     
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    Yeah, seems considerably larger than stock, seems like a good candidate for my climate. I'll have to keep an eye out for when they get more in stock.
     
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    Thank you but I just finished replacing my whole front end and I also removed all the rust and painted. That is why it looks spotless. My engine bay is filthy have to see how I can clean her up.
     
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