What size is that flipping metal gasket that goes on the drain plug? I didn't have any more last oil change and now it's pooping drops of oil on my driveway. I sure don't like oil stains.

 

They're M14. I bought mine from Rock Auto in a pack of 25. They were like 50 cents a piece in bulk like that.

It's listed under Engine on their website, or just search for oil drain plug gasket under the F250 7.3 section.

 

Awesome Chris. Thank you sir.

On another note. Anybody use the fumoto valves?

 

I never have. It would take way too much beer waiting on 15 quarts of oil to drain out the little hole in those things. I also drive through a lot of tall grass and such and would be too scared of something getting hung up on the little ****.

The ones that have them seem to love them though.

 

Yeah, I kind of share those feelings. I could deal with the slower drain but my truck isn't exaclty a street queen and I'd hate to break it off in the middle of nowhere.

 

Blue Mule is using one, And I saw one on Ziggies truck with his massive lift he has too, and he offroads.

 

I installed one with my last oil change also the donaldson filter. The fumoto seemed like it defiantly could be a concern for those that off road, with my 2wd I am pretty safe. The reason I changed was the plug was leaking just a little around it and I knew it would only get worse. I also noticed the fumoto being brass didn't have the magnetic advantage of the old plug. It's a great time to have another beer though.

 

You can get the washers at the local parts store.

 

Fumoto valves on both of my rigs. I do remove it after most of the oil has drained. I got a dozen gaskets at no charge from the distributor.

 

Pete, I must be missing something, I read this post a couple of times. You say you have Fumoto valves on two rigs but you remove it after most of the oil has drained, why? I bought the fumoto so I wouldn't have to remove it, and not need to worry about replacing the plug gaskets. I also thought another advantage was not having to worry about the pan threads stripping out and having to replace the pan, I sure wouldn't want to deal with that nightmare.

 

The units threads go up to high to let all the oil drain. I change oil when its hot. The Fumoto makes it a little easier on the fingers and makes less of a mess. I'm clumsy. LOL

Just what I do Rich.

 

Thanks for clearing that up for me Pete, so about how much more oil drains when you remove the fumoto?

 

And are you talking about the gasket that goes on the Fumoto?

 

A couple of drops,Rich, Pete is a perfectionist. LOL

BTW I have read the word "****", Im not sure the spell, for the people who tend to be perfectionist, is that right?

 

Is there some super tricky way to get the plug out and slip something in there so I can sap out the gasket? The dripping oil is making me angry but I don't want to waste a lot freshish oil either.
Hahaha! Yep, Jose. **** is spelled the same whether talking about someone who is a perfectionist or the end of your GI tract.