Fumoto for RCI

I'm looking at these Fumotos for use with my RCI skid. Would the SX be easier to position? My last oil change was a little messy.

https://www.fumotousa.com/f133n.html

https://www.fumotousa.com/f103sx.html

 

It works. I’m running one. Still fairly tucked up out of the way.

 

Nice. Is that the long or short nipple?

 

Long

 

Thanks. Was it a pain to position or is the lever good at any position?

 

Don't like using a tube attached to the valve?

 

Not sure if it’s by design or just luck but mine was positioned up (how you’d want it) when it snugged up. I added the locking clip for peace of mind.

 

I don't mind. I haven't used one before so I'm purchasing one for the Tundra and the 4Runner.

 

Use the long nipple and tube.
Drain right into a jug.

 

I have the N it took a couple times to get it clocked right and a couple tries to figure out how to position the wrench to get it snug.

I just put it on with my last oil change so I have not actually used it yet. I still have a few hundred miles before my next oil change but no leaks.

 

Yeah I may go with the SX...its only about $4 more.

 

Might also consider a ValvoMax setup, it’s a little simpler than a Fumoto valve.

https://www.valvomax.com/

 

Simpler? Remove cap, screw nozzle onto leaking bolt vs Fumoto - put hose on nipple, open valve.

@Tundra234 To each their own, but I'd go Fumoto with the long nipple for easier hose attachment. The angle our plugs go it at keep the long nipple tucked plenty high. It'll still be well above your skids.

 

I just installed the F-133N and it works brilliantly with the TRD Pro factory skid…not sure how the coverage is on the RCI skid. My only complaint is the lever ended up being towards the rear of the truck, but still facing up when snugged up. I guess the only other option would be with the valve upside down to get the lever towards the front of the truck. Didn’t really want test removing it and trying again after crushing the gasket. Definitely installed the clip for good measure.

 

Seems like that's the way to go, no moving part that can fail.

 

I've had my valvomax for awhile now and several oil changes later.....absolutely zero "leaking bolts" ......... so..... not sure where you got that one from.
**edit** I'm also running RCI skids and there is zero issues with this setup.

 

X2 ^^, I ended ip getting this one also.

 

In the video they took the cap off and it was leaking I thought, and then they screwed the nozzle on. Maybe my eyes played a trick on me?

 

No, it shows it flowing out as soon as the cap is unscrewed.

 

I'm not familiar with the video that your speaking of. But in the end, a valve is a valve and either can have residual oil that could collect and form a drip or drop. Valvomax is more like a check valve and its design has been used in aircraft for over 40 years. Fumoto is a simple on/off valve. I'm sure they both do their jobs and keep the oil in our trucks just fine. But I'm prior military and valvomax is a veteran owned company and the business is located in Houston TX. I'll keep my money in America where it should be, but to each their own.

 

A lot of folks have run Fumoto valves on here reportedly for years with no issues. The difference in the ValvoMax is no moving parts and it’s a lower profile - just like the show from years ago… you make the call!

 

Having had both, I kinda prefer the Valvomax. The Fumoto is great, but it takes FOREVER to drain the oil. And I'm sure it would probably never happen, but a random stick on the trail could hit *just* right and knock that weak little plastic ring off the lever, open your valve, and drain your oil dry. The likelihood of that happening is very low, but I like that the valvomax screws down and doesn't take the mere flick of a finger to start draining. I think the gasket that comes with the Fumoto is better, though.

 

I also had both and prefer the Valvomax over Fumoto too just because of how the Valvomax uses the screw-on attachment to drain the oil. However, if you lost that piece some how, I have a feeling its going to cost about the same as buying a new Valvomax.

 

Replacement drain rig for the volvomax is $4.99

 

I've put the Fumoto valves on all my vehicles over the last 10+ years.
I think this time I'll try the Valvomax on the Tundra.