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cptJLPicard · 02-09-2013, 09:08 PM

Have anyone tried the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve from ECS Tuning? Any feedback?

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E82-135...011_2012_2013/

Thanks,
George.

xShadows · 02-09-2013, 10:03 PM

I haven't seen or tried anything like this before, but it seems really cool. If you track your car a lot and do a lot of oil changes, than this would save a lot of time for sure. It's 35 bucks, not expensive at all.. I'd say if you are interested, buy it, and let us know!

cptJLPicard · 02-09-2013, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by xShadows

I haven't seen or tried anything like this before, but it seems really cool. If you track your car a lot and do a lot of oil changes, than this would save a lot of time for sure. It's 35 bucks, not expensive at all.. I'd say if you are interested, buy it, and let us know!

I'm not tracking my car that much but I do hate the mess I manage to make when changing the oil so... I wonder if there is enough room between the under car shield and the oil pan for this valve.

Dackelone · 02-10-2013, 05:58 AM

See post #30...

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=301440&page=2

cptJLPicard · 02-10-2013, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

See post #30...

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=301440&page=2

Thanks Dackel - I always check your posts when looking for something

The Vitara has more space, it's easier to work around. I was wondering if someone in the 1 community has experience with this valve. For example, is there enough room to install the tube and, can the tube be left there (i.e. tucked between the shield and engine) or does it have to be removed/reattached every time?

SalemChiro · 02-10-2013, 09:45 AM

I've used the Fumoto valve on my Ridgeline for the last three years and it works great. Standard oil changes are easy...this makes it simple!

I'll switch to this for my 1 during the next oil change. There is no need to leave the hose on the valve....it takes two seconds to slide on and off. Plus, old oil will be sitting in the tube and possibly leak out.

cptJLPicard · 02-10-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SalemChiro

I've used the Fumoto valve on my Ridgeline for the last three years and it works great. Standard oil changes are easy...this makes it simple!

I'll switch to this for my 1 during the next oil change. There is no need to leave the hose on the valve....it takes two seconds to slide on and off. Plus, old oil will be sitting in the tube and possibly leak out.

OK, let us know how it goes once you set it up - thx!

JimD · 02-10-2013, 09:06 PM

I wouldn't worry about the hose although it will hold a few drops of oil. Thd bigger que
stion is if you have room to spin the valve to install it. The hose can definitely just lay on the pan.

It is my suzuki in post 30. The valve still works great.

Jim

nikijack · 02-14-2013, 11:17 AM

Hi: I had one on my Volvo C30 (I know, sold it after 6 months), and it was great.
Jack

froop · 03-04-2013, 07:54 PM

The only problem that I see with this valve is that it won't allow for a magnetic drain plug to catch the metal particles.

Although I guess one could say that changing the oil will become much easier so it can be done more frequently.

I'll probably stick to a magnetic drain plug though. It is a little messier but it's not that bad and I tend to drain my car when it's cold or only slightly warm.

02-09-2013, 09:08 PM	#1
cptJLPicard F1 Fan Drives: E82/135i manual, M pkg Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Aurora Posts: 65 iTrader: (0)	oil change w/Fumoto Oil Drain Valve Have anyone tried the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve from ECS Tuning? Any feedback? http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E82-135...011_2012_2013/ Thanks, George. __________________ '08 135i, 6MT, M/premium/comfort/sound pkg; JB+; perf exhaust; perf springs; M3 rear subframe bushings, sway bar; BMW Perf Steering Wheel v2
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Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,044 iTrader: (0)	oil drain valve... See post #30... http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=301440&page=2 __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide 1addicts at Stelv1oPass

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JimD Colonel Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 2,159 iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't worry about the hose although it will hold a few drops of oil. Thd bigger que stion is if you have room to spin the valve to install it. The hose can definitely just lay on the pan. It is my suzuki in post 30. The valve still works great. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09

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02-09-2013, 10:03 PM	#2
xShadows Private First Class Drives: 2008 135i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 172 iTrader: (2)	I haven't seen or tried anything like this before, but it seems really cool. If you track your car a lot and do a lot of oil changes, than this would save a lot of time for sure. It's 35 bucks, not expensive at all.. I'd say if you are interested, buy it, and let us know!

02-10-2013, 09:45 AM	#6
SalemChiro Private First Class Drives: 135i vert Join Date: May 2012 Location: MA Posts: 122 iTrader: (0)	I've used the Fumoto valve on my Ridgeline for the last three years and it works great. Standard oil changes are easy...this makes it simple! I'll switch to this for my 1 during the next oil change. There is no need to leave the hose on the valve....it takes two seconds to slide on and off. Plus, old oil will be sitting in the tube and possibly leak out.

02-14-2013, 11:17 AM	#9
nikijack Private Drives: 2011 128i, blue, manual Join Date: May 2010 Location: Markdale, On, Canada Posts: 74 iTrader: (0)	Hi: I had one on my Volvo C30 (I know, sold it after 6 months), and it was great. Jack

03-04-2013, 07:54 PM	#10
froop Captain Drives: 08 AW 6MT E82 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 760 iTrader: (1)	The only problem that I see with this valve is that it won't allow for a magnetic drain plug to catch the metal particles. Although I guess one could say that changing the oil will become much easier so it can be done more frequently. I'll probably stick to a magnetic drain plug though. It is a little messier but it's not that bad and I tend to drain my car when it's cold or only slightly warm.