Thoughts on Oil drain valve.

**Redliner** · 17-02-2013, 08:34 AM

Has anyone used one of these oil drain valves.
Fumoto Oil Drain Valve - Something good for a change

I was thinking of buying one to make oil changes cleaner and easier.
The N-SERIES valve with the nipple means you could put a hose on then drain directly into a
empty oil container.

I am concerned with ground clearance.

Thoughts?

**vwthunder** · 17-02-2013, 08:45 AM

Yeah i saw them when they came out and was thinking, what if you hit something and it opened

**Redliner** · 17-02-2013, 09:42 AM

Found an ECS youtube clip mounting it to a MK4 GTI Golf.
ECS Tuning: Fumoto 14mm Oil Drain Valve With Adapter - YouTube
The Polo sumps are the same.
The valve mounts sideways so assuming if it is mounted correctly ground clearance shouldn't be affected.
Plus there is a lock for the oil release.
$45 delivered with adapter.

**rory** · 17-02-2013, 12:52 PM

Was thinking of putting one on my new Scania Bus to make oil changing easier. Spoke to Scania workshop manager who talked me out of it.
Ground clearance mightn't be a problem; but stones and sticks are; a large rock kicked up by a wheel could take it out??

**Redliner** · 17-02-2013, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by rory

Was thinking of putting one on my new Scania Bus to make oil changing easier. Spoke to Scania workshop manager who talked me out of it.
Ground clearance mightn't be a problem; but stones and sticks are; a large rock kicked up by a wheel could take it out??

The sump plug is on the back of VW sumps. I would adjust final tightened position (thicker washer) so the the tab is located at the topmost position.
This would mean that the tab is at the back of the sump and above the bottom of the sump.

If you were still worried the link in the first post they suggest a circlip or cabletie to be used in extreme conditions.

I will order one and post up pics on final install and ease of use.

**Transporter** · 17-02-2013, 01:49 PM

That's the hard one, I like the idea but can't have both (not easily), when I also like my magnetic sump plug, with the long and shiny nickel plated magnet, which serves also as an indicator, just in case there would be the varnish or sludge build up, mainly good for some of my customers who are late with their servicing.

**Redliner** · 17-02-2013, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Transporter

That's the hard one, I like the idea but can't have both (not easily), when I also like my magnetic sump plug, with the long and shiny nickel plated magnet, which serves also as an indicator, just in case there would be the varnish or sludge build up, mainly good for some of my customers who are late with their servicing.

I agree. A magnetic plug is good, but my intent is to drop the oil more often anyway. Maybe every 5000kms, filter every 10000kms. Hence looking for easy ways to do it.

**Lucas_R** · 17-02-2013, 02:26 PM

Ive got one of the ECS magnetic sump plugs on my car and its great. I saw these drain valves but dont really see the point of them to be honest? I dont think i could trust the valve not to leak....

**Transporter** · 17-02-2013, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by Redliner

I agree. A magnetic plug is good, but my intent is to drop the oil more often anyway. Maybe every 5000kms, filter every 10000kms. Hence looking for easy ways to do it.

They do work and are reliable. You can attach the long hose to it and drain the oil staright into the disposable container, no mess.