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This was my first oil change using the valve. I have to say that in 30+ years of changing oil, it was the easiest change ever. I used 3 one gallon apple juice jugs with a short piece of tubing running from the valve to catch the oil. The only problem I had was a strong wind blowing the drip when I punctured the oil filter and it was draining into my pan. I had to do a little cleanup because of that, but I didn't spill one drop from the drain valve. And simply turning off the valve when The jug gets full and switching out the jug is priceless. If anyone is doing their own oil changes and haven't installed one of these, you are missing the boat.
When I did my first oil change I installed the EZ oil drain valve.
I have used Fumoto valves on 2 of my 3 vehicles. I plan to add the Fumoto F-106N to my F250 at it's first oil change. It does make draining the pan very simple and less messy.
I've now got and EZ Drain on my 6.7 thanks to this forum too. I love how easy it is as well. I cut a piece of an old washing machine hose to drain mine with. Now, no more fussing with a big tub of diesel oil. Just take a few old jugs under the truck and fill them until full, then grab another. I always make sure the oil filter will loosen, then take a punch and knock a hole in the bottom of it to drain most of the oil from it, then changes it when empty. Much better than handling a heavy, hot, full filter with greasy hands.
No doubt that makes it clean and easy. oil changes are no problem for me I use a 5 gallon pail since I leveled the front of the truck it seems to be the perfect height to catch all the oil. Once again not as clean as that but I have a recovery tank for all my equipment on the farm I have a guy come get the oil every 2 months or whenever the tank is full. Now unfortunately not to rain on your parade there's only one bad thing about those things and I don't know how true it is a young guy on the job with Chevy told me he lost the engine which I can't imagine happening, just from some engine oil loss apparently a rock hit this unit cracked in half obviously dropping oil out the bottom why he didn't notice anything from his engine or a light come on I have no idea Chevy Colorado not covered by warranty. This is why I never put one on especially going out on the farm with all the rocks and trees I often worry they'll puncture the oil pan or the filter anyway just one more Target to hit underneath I suppose take care
I like my EZ drain. I have a long hose I put on the end as well and start the drain into a 15 qt drain pan.
My hose is long enough I put the pan under the filter and remove that.
To remove the filter I use a 1 gal milk jug that cut the top off, leaving the handle area. I then put that under the filter as I remove it. When the filter comes off it just goes in the jug.
To remove the filter I use a 1 gal milk jug that cut the top off, leaving the handle area. I then put that under the filter as I remove it. When the filter comes off it just goes in the jug.[/QUOTE]
Great idea. You would think I could have figured that out but I'm not the sharpest knife. I will try that next time. Thank you sir.
EZ Drain is indeed the way to go. On the filter, I just punch mine with a large long screwdriver and let it drain into a small pan. When it's done draining, I unscrew it with no mess.
Haven't changed the oil in my 6.7 yet, but in my last truck I would let the truck sit for a few hours, or overnite, then get the filter to hand tight put a one gal. zip lock bag over the filter unscrew it into the bag.
John
Love those drain valves. I even put one on my radiator. On my current truck if the transmission drain plug wasn't pointing straight down I would put one there too.
06-04-2016, 10:05 PM
